For Immediate Release

Contact: Robin Saban
Phone: 818-425-8137
Email: info@isffhollywood.org
Website: www.isffhollywood.org

ISFFH Announces Selected Films for 2008 Competition

The 6th annual International Student Film Festival Hollywood (ISFFH) will take place November 7 – 9, 2008 at Beverly Garland’s Holiday Inn in the NoHo Arts District of North Hollywood.  78 films from 9 countries were accepted into this year’s festival. Films have come from Turkey, Sweden, Italy, Israel, Germany, Denmark, Columbia, Canada and the USA.  Film students range from elementary to graduate school.

The films will be screened throughout the festival culminating with the awards ceremony on November 9th where student awards will be announced.  Mike Medavoy, Chairman & COO of Phoenix Pictures will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his role in the success of some of America’s best films over the past 25 years.

After each screening segment, student filmmakers engage in discussion with the audience, facilitated by industry professionals. During the festival a silent auction will take place along with celebrity autographs. This year Fun Little Movies will present the winner of Best Comedy with a paid distribution deal.

Founded by Robin Saban, the ISFFH, a 501(c) nonprofit corporation, offers student filmmakers from around the world a unique opportunity to share their talent and gain the recognition of film industry leaders, creating career development opportunities. Since 2003, the ISFFH has helped to place more than 20 graduate film students into production and post-production job positions.
 
To purchase tickets or to sponsor this important event, visit www.isffhollywood.org or call 818-203-4179.

The ISFFH is sponsored by American Building Supply, Wells Fargo, CRA/LA, CISCorp, Saban Enterprises, A Matter of Pixels, Production Hub, Discmakers, Turkla.com, Fun Little Movies, and NoHoArtsDistrict.com.

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