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  • Judges Select 24 Finalists in FILMFEST 43

    Office of Assemblymember Paul Krekorian
    Adrin Nazarian Chief of Staff
    620 N. Brand Blvd. Suite 403
    Glendale, CA 91203
    (818) 240-6330
    (818) 240-4632 fax
    [email protected]

    May 12, 2008

    Assemblymember Krekorian Announces:
    Judges Select 24 Finalists in FILMFEST 43


    Glendale, CA - Following an "arduous, but very exciting winnowing
    process," Assemblymember Paul Krekorian (D-Burbank) announced that
    judges of the first FILMFEST 43 have selected 24 finalists in four
    categories: Animation; Documentary/PSA; Experimental/Music Video, and
    Narrative.

    Hailing an "unprecedented outpouring of interest and local talent,"
    Assemblymember Krekorian said the judges-visual-arts professionals-have
    chosen 11 narrative films, five documentaries, five experimental/music
    video projects, and three animation entrees as finalists in FILMFEST 43,
    an artistic and creative event set for 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 16, at
    Glendale's historic Alex Theatre.

    "I am absolutely thrilled that, in the entertainment capitol of the
    world, in the flagship city of California's signature industry, over 100
    aspiring filmmakers have submitted their short films to our Festival,"
    Assemblymember Krekorian said. "Not only are these artists part of the
    next wave of local movie talent," he said, "but for some of them, the
    next step in their careers is here."

    The finalists represent 11 public and private schools, Assemblymember
    Krekorian said. They include Burbank High School, Burbank ROP Program,
    Clark Magnet High School, Crescenta Valley High School, Flintridge
    Sacred Heart Academy, Grant High School, John Burroughs High School,
    Marshall High School, Oakwood High School, Providence High School, and
    Toll Middle School. "This is an amazing and very satisfying turnout of
    talent and ambition from throughout my district," Assemblymember
    Krekorian said. "I thank the judges who took the time to carefully
    review and consider every entry."

    As chair of the Assembly Select Committee on the Preservation of
    California's Entertainment Industry, Assemblymember Krekorian has
    conducted hearings aimed at keeping filmmaking jobs and projects in
    California. "These young movie makers have displayed great imagination
    and talent in producing their films," he noted. "This bodes well for
    the future of California's film industry and the tens of thousands of
    jobs that it creates and supports."

    FILMFEST 43 is open to the public and admission is free. To RSVP for
    free tickets or for additional information, contact Assemblymember
    Krekorian's District Office at (818) 240-6330.

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