April 29, 2008
Contact: Adrin Nazarian
PRESS RELEASE
Office of Assemblymember Paul Krekorian
Adrin Nazarian, Chief of Staff
620 N. Brand Blvd. Suite 403
Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 818/240-6330, 818/512-4045
[email protected]
FILMFEST 43 Attracts 103 Entries from
Assemblymember Krekorian’s District
Glendale, CA – Hailing an "unprecedented and welcome outpouring of
interest and local talent" Assemblymember Paul Krekorian (D-Burbank)
announced that 103 short films, from a dozen schools throughout his
district, have been formally entered into the first FILMFEST 43, an
artistic and creative event set for 6:30 pm, 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,"
said Assemblymember Krekorian, who will host the event. "These artists
form part of the next wave of local movie talent."
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 narrative, documentary, animation and
experimental 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."
Students from high schools throughout my district have responded
enthusiastically to FILMFEST 43, Assemblymember Krekorian said. "We
have had excellent submissions from Burbank High School Burbank ROP
Program, Clark Magnet High School, Crescenta Valley High School,
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, Glendale High School, Grant Senior High
School, Hoover High School, John Burroughs High School, Marshall Senior
High School, Oakwood Secondary School, and Providence High School,"
Assemblymember Krekorian said. "It has been an amazing and highly
satisfying turnout of talent and ambition."
FILMFEST 43 is sponsored by several major film studios, including
Disney, NBC-Universal, Paramount, Sony and Warner Bros. Film selections
will qualify for awards, prizes and recognition at the festival.
For additional information, contact Assemblymember Krekorian’s District
Office at (818) 240-6330 or log onto
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