IFC and ComCast Host Free Film Fest in Atlanta Tomorrow

IFC and ComCast Host Free Film Fest in Atlanta Tomorrow

Uncut Versions of Indie Favorites Raising Arizona, The Princess Bride and
Napoleon Dynamite Featured on a State-Of-The Art Outdoor Video System

Event showcases local filmmakers and DVD collection to benefit Children's
Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite

Atlanta City Councilmember, and Honorary Event Chairman Ceasar Mitchell to
address event-goers

Comcast Hosts On-Site 'Dating On Demand' and drawing for HD Camera

WHAT:
IFC and Comcast are bringing the IFC Free Film Fest - a state-of-the-art,
multimedia 10-city independent film tour to Atlanta's Grant Park. From
Tuesday, July 17 - Thursday, July 19, residents can enjoy a fun and
multifaceted, independent film experience. Open to the public at no cost,
the tour will screen uncut indie films within a high-tech outdoor mini-
entertainment complex.

The event will also include: a showcase of video shorts from local Atlanta
filmmakers; an on-site collection of new and used DVDs which will be
donated to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite; and a chance
to win an HD camera. In addition, on Tuesday, July 17, the first night of
the Film Fest, Comcast's Dating On Demand roving camera crew will
interview Atlanta singles who are looking for love. The individuals must
be 18 years or older and will answer questions about best and worst dates,
favorite pick up lines and their craziest nights out in Atlanta. The
segments will be posted under "Get Local" on the Comcast On Demand menu
two weeks following the festival.

DATE: The Film Festival runs from July 17 - July 19.

TIME: The event will kick off each night at 6:00 PM with a host of pre-
show activities, including an old-fashioned bouncing ball sing
along. The films begin at sunset each night: Raising Arizona
(July 17), The Princess Bride (July 18), and Napoleon Dynamite
(July 19).

WHO: Executive remarks will begin at approximately 8:40 PM (just prior
to sunset) on July 17 ONLY:

-- Atlanta City Councilmember, IFC Free Film Fest Honorary Chairman,
Ceasar C. Mitchell

WHERE: Grant Park, (event goers should use the park entrance closest to
Boulevard SE and Berne St. SE); members of the media should
register at the Media Registration table located just outside the
blue tent labeled "Free Film Fest Lounge."

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit --

http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/freefilmfest/ or contact:

Karen Baratz, IFC/McReynolds Elek Communications
karen@baratzpr.com
240-497-1811

Kimberly Elek, McReynolds Elek Communications
kim@mcreynoldselek.com
410-956-0460

PRNewswire -- July 16

Source: Independent Film Channel (IFC)

Web site:

http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/freefilmfest

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