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March 24, 2008


HOLLYWOOD COMES TO KANSAS CITY

(KANSAS CITY)—The Kansas City Jubilee Film Festival will once again shine it's spotlight brightly on Westport, April 16th thru 20th. Don't miss this amazing chance to interact with top Hollywood filmmakers at seminars, screenings, and receptions. See films from over 15 different countries and talented local filmmakers and students.

WHEN: April 16th through 20th. Screening, event, and seminar times available on
www.kcjubilee.org.

WHERE: Westport Entertainment District. Screenings will primarily be held at The Tivoli and
The Westport Coffee House. Visit www.kcjubilee.org for more details.

GUEST SPEAKERS:
Nanobah Becker - Producer / Director / Writer - Conversion, Flat, recipient of a 2005 Sundance Institute Ford Fellowship.
Meaghan Brander - Toronto International Film Festival - Film Circuit.
Sydney Levin - VP Alternative Programming at New Line Television
Sharon Liese - Documentary Filmmaker - High School Confidential
Shannon O'Rourke - Documentary Filmmaker - In the Name of Love, Maybe Baby
Susan Peterson - VP of Global Film Sales & Acquisitions at Shorts International
Sarah Price -Producer & Director / Writer - American Movie, The Yes Men, Summercamp
Ligiah Villalobos -Writer - Nick Jr. series, Diego Ascending, Executive Producer - Under the Same Moon (La Misma Luna), now showing in theatres.
Chel White - Award winning animation and experimental filmmaker

OF NOTE:
  • This year's festival boasts 3 Academy Award Nominated Shorts.
  • Program featuring the "Best Of" Toronto International Film Festival.
  • We have received submissions from over 14 countries including Denmark, Tibet, Australia, Mexico, Argentina, South Korea, and New Zealand
  • Moon Molson, last year's festival winner was just named one of the "Top 25 Independent Filmmakers to Watch" by Filmmaker Magazine.
  • Special screening of WE's critically acclaimed documentary High School Confidential filmed over 4 years at Blue Valley High School with appearances by cast members and filmmaker, Sharon Liese.

PURCHASE TICKETS: You can purchase passes online at www.kcjubilee.org.

ADDITIONAL INFO: Additional information and scheduling can be found at www.kcjubilee.org.

For marketing, interview requests, additional information or questions contact:

Erin Tate 913.217.7857
Kansas City Jubilee Film Festival
4741 Central, #306, Kansas City, MO 64112
816-678-3873 - www.kcjubilee.org

Celebrating independent filmmaking since 1997.

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