AFI FEST 2010 presented by Audi announced today that free tickets will be made available to the general public on October 28; AFI members will have advance access to free tickets on October 27.nnThe festival also revealed the feature films that will screen in its first-ever Young Americans section and the New Auteurs section, as well as four new feature film awards. AFI FEST 2010 will take place in Hollywood, California at the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Mann Chinese 6 theatres, the Egyptian Theatre and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel from November 4-11, 2010.nnYOUNG AMERICANS SELECTIONSnThe Young Americans section features work by emerging U.S. filmmakers whose stories reflects the distinct American regions in which they are set. nn”The films in the Young Americans program show us that there are independent filmmakers with strong voices who are making films all over the country,” said Jacqueline Lyanga, Festival Director of AFI FEST. “We’re celebrating American cinema and its regional voices, with a program of independent films that take us on a cinematic tour of America.”nnAARDVARK (New York City): DIR/SCR Kitao Sakurai. USA/Argentina. North American Premiere.nnLITTLEROCK (California): DIR/SCR Mike Ott. USA. nnTHE MYTH OF THE AMERICAN SLEEPOVER (Detroit): DIR/SCR David Robert Mitchell. USA. nnPUTTY HILL (Baltimore, Md.): DIR/SCR Matt Porterfield. USA. nnSOME DAYS ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS (Portland, Ore.): DIR/SCR Matt McCormick. USA. nnTWO GATES OF SLEEP (Louisiana): DIR/SCR Alistair Banks Griffin. USA. U.S. Premiere.nnNEW AUTEURS SELECTIONSnThe New Auteurs section distinguishes first- and second-time feature film directors from around the world.nn”We’ve enjoyed our worldwide search for strong, independent voices for the New Auteurs section,” said Lane Kneedler, Associate Director of Programming at AFI FEST. “This section showcases new international filmmakers who are pushing themselves to the edge and experimenting with powerful cinema.”nnADRIENN PÁL (PÁL ADRIENN): DIR Ágnes Kocsis. SCR Ágnes Kocsis, Andrea Roberti. Hungary/Netherlands/Austria/France. U.S. Premiere.nnBEDEVILLED: DIR Cheol-soo Jang. SCR Choi Gwang-young. South Korea.nnHEARTBEATS (LES AMOURS IMAGINAIRES): DIR/SCR Xavier Dolan. Canada. nnLE QUATTRO VOLTE: DIR/SCR Michelangelo Frammartino. Italy/Germany/Switzerland. nnMORGEN: DIR/SCR Marian Crisan. Romania/France/Hungary. U.S. Premiere.nnNOTHING’S ALL BAD (SMUKKE MENNESKER): DIR/SCR Mikkel Munch-Fals. North American Premiere. nnPULSAR: DIR/SCR Alex Stockman. Belgium.nnSHIT YEAR: DIR/SCR Cam Archer. USA. nnAUDIENCE AWARDS AT AFI FEST 2010 presented by AudinOne film in each of the following film sections will receive an Audience Award this year at AFI FEST: New Auteurs, Young Americans, World Cinema and Breakthrough, the latter which highlights films discovered solely through the submission process and is accompanied by a $5,000 cash prize.nn”All of our awards for feature films will be decided by our audience voting this year. We’re thrilled to give the audience a voice, and decide collectively, which films best deserve recognition,” said Lane Kneedler, Associate Director Programming at AFI FEST.nnAs in previous years, a jury will decide the Short Film Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes the AFI FEST Grand Jury Prize winners for Live Action Short Film and Animated Short Film, respectively, as qualifiers for the annual Academy Awards®. nnAll AFI FEST 2010 award winners will be announced on the last day of the festival, November 11.nnPATRON PACKAGES, FILM SECTION PASSES AND LAST-MINUTE TICKETSnA limited number of Patron Packages will go on sale online at AFI.com.AFIFEST and via phone at 1.888.AFI FEST on October 5 for AFI members and on October 6 for the general public. Becoming a patron of the festival and purchasing a Patron Package secures reserved seats and other festival benefits. A limited number of additional passes, including the NewAuteursPass, the SpecialScreeningsPass and the GalaPass, will go on sale on October 12 for AFI members and on October 13 for the general public. These passes will guarantee seating at the films in these sections.nnFree tickets will be available online to AFI members on October 27 and to the public on October 28. Last minute tickets will be released at AFI.com.AFIFEST the day before the screening and at the festival box office the day of the screening. Rush Lines for screenings will begin forming one hour before the scheduled screening start time.nnThe AFI FEST onsite box office opens at the Hollywood and HighlandCenter in Hollywood on October 12.nnConnect with AFI FEST presented by Audi at facebook.com/AFIFEST, twitter.com/AFIFEST and youtube.com/AFIFEST.nn
nnAbout the American Film InstitutenAFI is America’s promise to preserve the history of the motion picture, to honor the artists and their work, and to educate the next generation of storytellers. As a national, public-supported educational and cultural organization, AFI provides leadership in film, television and digital media and is dedicated to initiatives that engage the past, the present and the future of the moving image arts.nnAFI preserves the legacy of America’s film heritage through the AFI Catalog of Feature Films, an authoritative record of American films from 1893 to the present, and the AFI Archives, which contains rare footage from across the history of the moving image.nnAFI honors the artists and their work through a variety of annual programs and special events, including the AFI Life Achievement Award and AFI Awards. For 38 years, the AFI Life Achievement Award has remained the highest honor for a career in film while AFI Awards, the institute’s almanac for the 21st century, honors the most outstanding motion pictures and television programs of the year. AFI’s 100 Years…100 Movies television events and definitive movie reference lists, as well as AFI Night at the Movies, have introduced and reintroduced classic American movies to millions of film lovers. And as the largest nonprofit exhibitor in the United States, AFI offers film enthusiasts a variety of events throughout the year, including AFI Fest presented by Audi, the longest running international film festival in Los Angeles; AFI-Discovery Channel Silverdocs, the largest documentary festival in the US; and year-round programming at the AFI Silver Theatre in the Washington, D.C. area.nnAFI educates the next generation of storytellers at its world-renowned AFI Conservatory, offering a two-year Master of Fine Arts degree in six filmmaking disciplines: Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design and Screenwriting. AFI also explores new digital technologies through special workshops.nnAdditional information about AFI is available at AFI.com.nnAbout AFI FEST presented by AudinCelebrating its 24th year as a program of the American Film Institute, AFI FEST 2010 presented by Audi will take place November 4 through 11 in the heart of Hollywood. Kicking off the awards season each year, AFI FEST offers a crucial avenue of exposure to the entertainment community, while providing appreciative audiences with a festive atmosphere and the very best of world film, right in the center of the film capital of the world. nnThe American Film Market (AFM), November 3-10, 2010, is the market partner of AFI FEST. Together, AFI FEST and AFM provide the only concurrent festival/market event in North America. AFI FEST is the only FIAPF-accredited film festival in the United States. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for the Short Films category for the annual Academy Awards®. nnAFI FEST 2010 presented by Audi is sponsored in part by American Airlines ¾ the official airline of AFI ¾ American Film Market (AFM) and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. Additional sponsors include Baskin-Robbins, Clarisonic, Hollywood & Highland Center, Little Black Dress Wines and Stella Artois. AFI FEST is proud of its new relationship with the American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre and its continued collaboration with the SkirballCulturalCenter. nnAdditional information about AFI FEST presented by Audi is available at AFI.com.AFIFEST.nnAbout Audi nAudi of America, Inc. and its 272 U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. During 2009 Audi outsold all other luxury brands in Europe, while in the U.S. market Audi posted the largest market share gain of any luxury automotive brand. Over the next few years, AUDI AG expects to spend nearly $2 billion annually on new products and technology. Visit audiusa.com or audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi vehicle and business issues.nnAbout AFMnThe business of independent motion picture production and distribution — a truly collaborative process — reaches its peak every year at the American Film Market. More than 7,000 industry leaders converge in Santa Monica for eight days of deal making, screenings, seminars, premieres, networking and parties. Participants come from over 70 countries and include acquisition and development executives, agents, attorneys, directors, distributors, festival directors, financiers, film commissioners, producers, writers, the world’s press and all those who provide services to the motion picture industry. nnAFM is the premier global marketplace for Hollywood’s decision makers. In just eight days, more than $800 million in deals are sealed ¾ on both completed films and those that haven’t started shooting yet ¾ making AFM the must-attend industry event. nnThe American Film Market is produced by the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA), the trade association representing the world’s producers and distributors of independent motion pictures and television programs. More information can be found at IFTA-online.org and AmericanFilmMarket.com. nnYOUNG AMERICANS and NEW AUTEURS FILMSnnYOUNG AMERICANS SELECTIONSnnAARDVARK (New York City): A blind, recovering alcoholic joins a Jiu Jitsu academy and befriends his young, hard-partying instructor. DIR/SCR Kitao Sakurai. USA/Argentina. North American Premiere. nnLITTLEROCK (California): When her car breaks down on a sightseeing tour of California, a Japanese student discovers a different America than the one in her dreams. DIR/SCR Mike Ott. USA. nnTHE MYTH OF THE AMERICAN SLEEPOVER (Detroit): Four young people navigate a suburban wonderland looking for love and adventure. DIR/SCR David Robert Mitchell. USA. nnPUTTY HILL (Baltimore, Md.): A young man dies of a heroin overdose. As family and friends gather for his funeral, their shared memories paint a portrait of a community hanging in the balance. DIR/SCR Matt Porterfield. USA. nnSOME DAYS ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS (Portland, Ore.): An interweaving web of four awkward characters asks why the good times slip by so fast while the difficult times seem so sticky. DIR/SCR Matt McCormick. USA. nnTWO GATES OF SLEEP (Louisiana): After preparing for their mother’s imminent death, two brothers go on an arduous upriver journey to honor her final request. DIR/SCR Alistair Banks Griffin. USA. U.S. Premiere.nnNEW AUTEURS SELECTIONSnnADRIENN PÁL (PÁL ADRIENN): An overweight, alienated nurse sets off to find her long-lost childhood friend. DIR Ágnes Kocsis. SCR Ágnes Kocsis and Andrea Roberti. Hungary/Netherlands/Austria/France. U.S. Premiere.nnBEDEVILLED: An island vacation turns deadly for Hae-won when she tries to help her abused childhood friend and her daughter escape. DIR Cheol-soo Jang. SCR Choi Gwang-young. South Korea.nnHEARTBEATS (LES AMOURS IMAGINAIRES): A close friendship is tested when Francis and Marie both fall for the unattainable Nicolas. DIR/SCR Xavier Dolan. Canada. nnLE QUATTRO VOLTE: The revolving cycles of life and nature are explored in this story of one soul that moves through four successive lives. DIR/SCR Michelangelo Frammartino. Italy/Germany/Switzerland.nnMORGEN: Set on the Romanian-Hungarian border, this feature debut from the director of the 2008 Palme d’Or winner for the short MEGATRON, unravels the absurdity with which borders continue to divide and define our perceptions of each other. DIR/SCR Marian Crisan. Romania/France/Hungary. U.S. Premiere.nnNOTHING’S ALL BAD (SMUKKE MENNESKER): Four lost souls search for intimacy. One feels unattractive while another relies on his good looks to get by. A young woman is uncomfortable with her recently altered body, and one man deals with his psychological disability. DIR/SCR Mikkel Munch-Fals. Denmark. North American Premiere. nnPULSAR: Shortly after Sam’s girlfriend heads to New York for a prestigious internship, his computer is hacked by someone who seems to be intentionally screwing up their relationship. DIR/SCR Alex Stockman. Belgium. U.S. Premiere.nnSHIT YEAR: A renowned actress abandons her successful career for a secluded life in the hills. Haunted by loneliness, she must confront her life’s failures and mistakes by reliving an affair with a younger actor. DIR/SCR Cam Archer. USA. nn nn nnKelly KrausenMPRM Communicationsn5670 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2500nLos Angeles, CA90036nTel: 323-933-3399 x4222 | Fax: 323-939-7211nEmail: kkrause@mprm.com | www.mprm.comKelly Krause MPRM Communications 5670 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2500 Los Angeles, CA90036 Tel: 323-933-3399 x4222 | Fax: 323-939-7211 Contact Kelly via email
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