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 12, 2008

Assemblymember Krekorian Announces:
Judges Select 24 Finalists in FILMFEST 43

Glendale, CA – Following an "arduous, but very exciting winnowing
process," Assemblymember Paul Krekorian (D-Burbank) announced that
judges of the first FILMFEST 43 have selected 24 finalists in four
categories: Animation; Documentary/PSA; Experimental/Music Video, and
Narrative.

Hailing an "unprecedented outpouring of interest and local talent,"
Assemblymember Krekorian said the judges-visual-arts professionals-have
chosen 11 narrative films, five documentaries, five experimental/music
video projects, and three animation entrees as finalists in FILMFEST 43,
an artistic and creative event set for 6:30 p.m., 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,"
Assemblymember Krekorian said. "Not only are these artists part of the
next wave of local movie talent," he said, "but for some of them, the
next step in their careers is here."

The finalists represent 11 public and private schools, Assemblymember
Krekorian said. They include Burbank High School, Burbank ROP Program,
Clark Magnet High School, Crescenta Valley High School, Flintridge
Sacred Heart Academy, Grant High School, John Burroughs High School,
Marshall High School, Oakwood High School, Providence High School, and
Toll Middle School. "This is an amazing and very satisfying turnout of
talent and ambition from throughout my district," Assemblymember
Krekorian said. "I thank the judges who took the time to carefully
review and consider every entry."

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 their 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."

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

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