/24-7PressRelease/ - LOS ANGELES, CA, April 26, 2008 - WHAT:
The American Film Institute's renowned Directing Workshop for Women comes to the big screen with Thesis films from the 2007 graduating class. Established in 1974, this pioneering program celebrates another year of excellence with eight exciting films.
PROGRAM:
THE WINGED MAN
Directed by Marya Mazor (DWW '07)
*Selected to screen at Cannes Film Festival
DEATH IN CHARGE
Directed by Devi Snively (DWW '07)
SIDE EFFECT
Directed by Liz Adams (DWW '07)
*Nominated for a Golden Chainsaw Award at the Dead by Dawn Film Festival
OPEN YOUR EYES
Directed by Susan Cohen (DWW '07)
FLEECE
Directed by Chris Sanagustin (DWW '07)
STITCHES
Directed by Pamela Johnson (DWW '07)
KATE WAKES
Directed by Jasmine Kosovic (DWW '07)
CU@ED'S
Directed by Casey Stangl (DWW '07)
*Finalist in the USA Film Festival National Short Film Competition
WHEN:
Monday, May 12
7:30 p.m. screening with a reception to follow
WHERE:
Harmony Gold Theatre
7655 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
TICKETS:
Tickets are free, but seats must be reserved at http://www.afi.com/dwwshowcase.
BACKGROUND
AFI's Directing Workshop for Women (DWW) is dedicated to increasing the number of women working professionally as film and television directors by providing them with the education and resources necessary to take their first step toward career advancement by directing a short film. Established in 1974, this tuition-free program remains the only program of its kind in the nation. With a focus on narrative storytelling, this professional development program provides women with a unique avenue to formally develop, and then demonstrate their new skills as qualified screen directors. As a result of this exceptional training program, participants are able to advance their professional and economic lives, nurture their creative voices and find new access to the powerful communication form known as narrative filmmaking.
PRESS CONTACTS:
Alison Deknatel, AFI, 323.856.7896, adeknatel@AFI.com
Amy Kruse, AFI, 323.856.7603, akruse@AFI.com
Alexia Haidos, double A public relations, 310.450.6890, alexia@doublea-pr.com
*Photos/art are available upon request.
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