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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

May 5, 2008
Contact: Adrin Nazarian

Assemblymember Krekorian Announces Panel of Judges for FILMFEST 43

Glendale, CA – Praising their "artistic ability and experience," and "a
willingness to donate time and expertise to reviewing films of aspiring
local filmmakers," Assemblymember Paul Krekorian (D-Burbank) named the
judges who will consider the 103 submissions to the first FILMFEST 43,
set for 6:30 pm, Friday, May 16, at Glendale’s iconic Alex Theatre.

"I am very grateful that Mike Petros, Dug Ward and Robert Peterson have
taken time from their busy schedules to judge the work of these talented
and ambitious filmmakers from a dozen high schools throughout my
district," Assemblymember Krekorian said. "These visual-arts
professionals bring a wealth of experience and fine critical eyes to
their task. FILMFEST 43 is greatly enhanced by their presence and
judgment," he added.

Mike Petros is an associate professor of television at Glendale
Community College. He teaches writing and production, and lectures on
the pervasive influence of this medium. Dug Ward is an adjunct faculty
member at UCLA’s Animation Workshop. A former animator for Fox’s King
of the Hill, he directs the school’s MFA graduate-animation program.
Robert Peterson chairs the graduate film program at Art Center College
of Design, in Pasadena. He has more than 25 years as an award-winning
director/cinematographer.

"FILMFEST 43 submissions include narrative, documentary, animation and
experimental projects," Assemblymember Krekorian said. "I am very proud
and pleased that so many young artists in my district have entered their
work," he added. "This bodes well for the future of the film industry
in California." Assemblymember Krekorian chairs the Select Committee on
the Preservation of California’s Entertainment Industry.

FILMFEST 43 is open to the public and admission is free. To RSVP for
free tickets contact Assemblymember Krekorian’s District Service Office
at (818) 240-6330.

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