PRESS RELEASE
Office of Assemblymember Paul Krekorian
620 N. Brand Blvd. Suite 403
Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 240-6330
(818) 240-4632 fax

Contact: Jeremy Oberstein

February 27, 2008

Assistant Majority Leader Paul Krekorian Announces Return of Film Festival

GLENDALE – Assistant Majority Leader Paul Krekorian this week invited
students from across his district to submit creative works of cinematic
art for his second annual FILMFEST 43, to be held on May 15, 2009 at the
Alex Theatre in Glendale.

FILMFEST 43 will feature top student work from across Krekorian’s 43rd
District, which 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.

"Given our economic climate, it is especially important for students to
tap into all facets of professional capabilities to succeed and grow,"
said Krekorian, chairman of the Select Committee on the Preservation of
California’s Entertainment Industry. "I am personally excited to get a
firsthand look at the next wave of filmmaking talent that will be
created right in our backyard. I have every expectation that we can have
another successful event this year as we did during last year’s
inaugural festival."

In 2008, FILMFEST 43 attracted more than100 entries while John Burroughs
High School student Anna Tschetter was awarded Best of Show for her
nine-minute silent film, "The Reflection."

Like Tschetter, high school students who live within the 43rd District
or attend one of the district’s public or private schools are encouraged
to submit their films for consideration, to be judged by a prestigious
panel of entertainment experts, educators and professionals.

Entries must be less than 15 minutes and are required to be original
films of any genre, including narrative, documentary, animation, and
experimental. 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 with a complete and accurate list of
credits. Films produced by students who graduated in 2008 may be
submitted for consideration if they were completed during the 2007-08
academic year.

This year’s FILMFEST 43 submission deadline is April 7, 2009. For
additional information and an official application, please contact Hrag
Yedalian in Assemblymember Krekorian’s District Office, at (818)
240-6330 or visit

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