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New York International Independent Film & Video Festival

FEATURING THE TALENTS OF:

Country Legend And Academy Award-Winner Willie Nelson;
Sag Award-winner Ruby Dee (Roots, American Gangster);
Susan Sarandon (Thelma And Louise);
Oscar Nominated Actor Stephen Rea (The Crying Game, V For Vendetta);
Kristanna Loken (Terminator 3, The L Word);
World Champion Surfer Kelly Slater
As Well As Famous Musicians Noel Gallagher (Oasis);
Bob Weir (The Grateful Dead) John Sebastian (The Lovin Spoonful) and Sonic Youth

The New York International Independent Film & Video Festival 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, 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. ”