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Moshe · 02.18.2008, 03:05 AM

THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL LAUNCHES ITS 2008 FILM SEASON

Stuart Alson / Stuart Alson

(PRLEAP.COM) New York, NY [February 17, 2008] — The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF) has announced the line up of films, parties, and red carpet premieres. The eight-day extravaganza will run from February 28 - March 6 2008, all over Manhattan and will showcase a record number of international features, shorts, documentaries and animations from all over the globe. The opening night kick-off party will take place at China Club (268 W47th Street) on February 28th from 6-10pm. Festival screenings begin on Feb 29th at City Cinemas Village East (181 2nd Avenue at 12th Street) and The ImaginAsian Center (239 E59th Street).

In keeping with NYIIFVF’s unique and successful formula of 15 years, over 250 eclectic films will be screened, covering every topic and country imaginable. Genres include, world cinema, art house, comedy, romance, drama, action, thriller, horror, gangster, noir, experimental, animation, mockumentaries, docu-dramas as well as a compelling slate of top notch documentaries. Over 50 countries will be represented including Ireland, the U.K., Germany, Spain, Canada, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Egypt, Nigeria, Kosovo, Austria, Israel, Azerbaijan, Finland, Japan, Kuala Lumpur, Colombia, Serbia, The Philippines, Tajikistan and all over the U.S.

NYIIFVF’s founder and executive producer, Stuart Alson commented, "Our goal is to give independent filmmakers an invaluable opportunity to showcase their films, meet members of the film industry, possibly win awards and give New Yorkers a chance to see a wide range of the latest movies on the indie circuit. I am particularly delighted with our international category, which has attracted a record number of well-made films. Some real gems will be discovered at this year’s event. The internationalization of the festival is something I am really proud of. ”

HIGHLIGHTS:
INTROSPECTIVE Features live shows by Sonic Youth, Mogwai, Embryo and Mouse on Mars. In the second half of the 90’s, The Wire magazine coined a controversial concept: post-rock. The term was used to define the music of some bands that didn’t fit in any genre predetermined by the industry and market. *Directed by Aram Garriga, 70min. Music Documentary, U.K.

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Moshe Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,896	THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL LAUNCHES ITS 2008 FILM SEASON Stuart Alson / Stuart Alson (PRLEAP.COM) New York, NY [February 17, 2008] — The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF) has announced the line up of films, parties, and red carpet premieres. The eight-day extravaganza will run from February 28 - March 6 2008, all over Manhattan and will showcase a record number of international features, shorts, documentaries and animations from all over the globe. The opening night kick-off party will take place at China Club (268 W47th Street) on February 28th from 6-10pm. Festival screenings begin on Feb 29th at City Cinemas Village East (181 2nd Avenue at 12th Street) and The ImaginAsian Center (239 E59th Street). In keeping with NYIIFVF’s unique and successful formula of 15 years, over 250 eclectic films will be screened, covering every topic and country imaginable. Genres include, world cinema, art house, comedy, romance, drama, action, thriller, horror, gangster, noir, experimental, animation, mockumentaries, docu-dramas as well as a compelling slate of top notch documentaries. Over 50 countries will be represented including Ireland, the U.K., Germany, Spain, Canada, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Egypt, Nigeria, Kosovo, Austria, Israel, Azerbaijan, Finland, Japan, Kuala Lumpur, Colombia, Serbia, The Philippines, Tajikistan and all over the U.S. NYIIFVF’s founder and executive producer, Stuart Alson commented, "Our goal is to give independent filmmakers an invaluable opportunity to showcase their films, meet members of the film industry, possibly win awards and give New Yorkers a chance to see a wide range of the latest movies on the indie circuit. I am particularly delighted with our international category, which has attracted a record number of well-made films. Some real gems will be discovered at this year’s event. The internationalization of the festival is something I am really proud of. ” HIGHLIGHTS: INTROSPECTIVE Features live shows by Sonic Youth, Mogwai, Embryo and Mouse on Mars. In the second half of the 90’s, The Wire magazine coined a controversial concept: post-rock. The term was used to define the music of some bands that didn’t fit in any genre predetermined by the industry and market. *Directed by Aram Garriga, 70min. Music Documentary, U.K.
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