The Robert Duvall Children's Fund to Receive Washington West Film Festival 2015 Box Office Proceeds

The Robert Duvall Children's Fund to Receive Washington West Film Festival 2015 Box Office Proceeds

RESTON, Va., Oct. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington West Film Festival presented by Boeing, and the Robert Duvall Children's Fund (RDCF) announce their new partnership for the festival's 2015 annual box office charitable project. Each year Washington West directs 100% of its box office net proceeds to projects which aid communities in need. The story of each project is told through a short film that premieres at the following year's festival.

"It is not often that we come across film festivals that devote 100% of their proceeds to support nonprofits," says philanthropist and co-founder of RDCF, Luciana Duvall. "It really reflects the heart of Washington West Film Festival, and we are honored that the Robert Duvall Children's Fund was chosen as this year's benefiting charity. The Washington West Film Festival gives those we support a platform to tell their story of resilience and hope, and for that we are very grateful."

Founder and President of the Washington West Film Festival, Brad Russell says, "The RDCF provides us extended opportunities to better the lives of children and their families who are challenged by poverty, illness, or poor education. Their sincerity and integrity reflect what we hope to be building, ourselves, as a force in the Washington, DC region."

Festival staff and volunteers are working to finalize their collaborative project. Details of this year's annual project are set to be announced to audiences during the festival's Opening Night.

Headquartered in the technology hub of Reston, Virginia, the Washington West Film Festival celebrates its 5th festival this October 21-27, 2015, with 40+ films from around the world at venues across the greater D.C. region, including The National Press Club, Wolf Trap Foundation For The Performing Arts, George Mason University, the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center, Loudoun County , the Angelika Film Center, and its flagship venue, Bow Tie Cinemas in Reston Town Center. Tickets go on sale mid-September.

Box Office Proceeds NOTE: Washington West explains all 2015 net box office proceeds will be directed to the RDCF with the exception of one Sunday evening 10/25 film, a red carpet screening of Back To The Future, which will be given to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

About Washington West Film Festival's Annual Project

The Washington West Film Festival uniquely gives 100% of our box office net proceeds to a project or team that addresses issues of hunger, education, disease, or displacement - in our city and around the world. Each project elevates our audience members to the role of storyteller by inviting them to participate in using story as a tool for positive change. In turn, we applaud our audience's contribution to creating lasting, tangible change in the world by sharing their story in a short film screened annually. You can view our most recent short film (1m16s) here: http://vimeo.com/106460642.

About Washington West Film Festival

The Washington West Film Festival is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization celebrating its trademark Story Can Change the World philosophy at its 5th annual festival. This October 21-27, 2015, 56 films from around the world will be screened at venues in the DC Metro area including Bow Tie Cinemas (Reston), Wolf Trap Foundation For The Performing Arts, National Press Club, George Mason University, and the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center, the Angelika Film Center, and more. We uniquely give 100% of our net box office proceeds to a project or team that addresses issues of hunger, education, disease, or displacement - in our city and around the world. For film selections, special events, and ticket sales, please visit www.wwfilmfest.com/films.

About The Robert Duvall Children's Fund

The Robert Duvall Children's Fund is a 501 (c) (3) committed to provide for the welfare, health, education and relief of children and their families who are poor, distressed or underprivileged. This is accomplished by promoting and supporting activities of charitable organizations that provide medical assistance, promote education, instruction and development, or provide assistance in meeting requirements relating to food, clothing and other basic needs for children and their families around the world. The Robert Duvall Children's Fund also strives to educate children about the importance of environmental conservation initiatives through partnerships with nonprofit organizations focused in this area. For more information, please visit www.robertduvallfund.com.

SOURCE Washington West Film Festival

Washington West Film Festival

CONTACT: Lesley Turner, Director, Communications, Washington West Film Festival, 703-488-8227, Lesturner@cox.net

Web Site: http://www.wwfilmfest.com/films


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