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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
adrin.nazarian@asm.ca.gov
April 8, 2008

Assemblymember Paul Krekorian’s FILMFEST 43 Submission Deadline

Glendale, CA – The submission deadline for California State
Assemblymember Paul Krekorian’s first annual FILMFEST 43 is Friday,
April 18, 2008. A unique opportunity for the next generation of
filmmakers, FILMFEST 43 is accepting submissions from students who live
within the 43rd California State Assembly District or attend one of its
public or private schools – the 43rd District includes the cities of
Glendale and Burbank, and the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Atwater
Village, Franklin Hills, Los Feliz, North Hollywood, Silver Lake, Toluca
Lake, Valley Glen, Valley Village and Van Nuys.

As Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on the Preservation of
California’s Entertainment Industry, Assemblymember Krekorian wants to
promote the next wave of filmmakers within the State of California by
encouraging students to nourish their filmmaking talents. An exciting
event for all members of the community, FILMFEST 43 will be held on May
16, 2008 at 6:30 pm at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. The event
is sponsored by several major studios including The Walt Disney Co.,
Warner Bros., Paramount, and Sony. Official FILMFEST 43 film selections
will be eligible for the awards, recognitions and prizes granted at the
festival.

Students are encouraged to submit original films of any genre, including
narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental, which are under 35
minutes in length. All submissions must be directed, produced,
photographed, and edited by the student contestant(s). Submissions must
be accompanied by a synopsis of 50 words or less, and a complete and
accurate list of credits. Films produced by Class of 2007 students may
be submitted for consideration if they were completed before August
2007.

For additional information and an official application please contact
Assemblymember Krekorian’s District Service Office at (818) 240-6330 or
visit

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