RCN to Sponsor Local Indian Film Festivals Beginning September 6 Sep 5, 2007
Indian Visions () is presented by Filmfest DC, organizers of The Washington DC International Film Festival, and will have a gala opening night screening of "Dosar" on Thursday, September 6, followed by a reception at Washington D.C.'s Indique Heights. Other screenings are scheduled for September 7 through September 9th. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
District's 'Teenarama' makes a comeback (Robyn-Denise Yourse) Jun 16, 2006
In April, more than 300 moviegoers gathered to remember this symbol of another era in the District's cultural history, packing a small theater in Chinatown for the premiere of filmmaker Beverly Lindsay-Johnson's "Dance Party: The Teenarama Story." This insightful look back at the dance show seen live six days a week (1963-1970) on WOOK-TV debuted as part of the annual Filmfest DC, the Washington, DC International Film Festival. The screening sold out within days, making it the fastest-selling... (Washington Times)
10 things to do before you graduate Jun 15, 2006
A short list of the festivals held in the city includes Filmfest DC (international films), the DC Independent Film Festival, The Environmental Film Festival, Reel Affirmations (Gay and Lesbian-related films), Washington Jewish Film Festival and DC Shorts (short-length films). Most are held at various theaters and embassies throughout the city, and enable students to see films that don't make it to wide release. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
$5 - $10 - $20: An entertainment guide for the cash-strapped college student Apr 27, 2006
Filmfest DC, the city's international film festival, is ending this weekend - so go check out some unique cinema before it's too late. Tickets are $9 for each screening, with films from Armenia to Turkey and everywhere in between. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Famed Guests Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Filmfest DC Mar 31, 2006
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 2006--(Grassroots Newswire) -- The Opening Night Gala of Filmfest DC, Washington's international film festival, will celebrate the festival's 20th anniversary with acclaimed actor Gabriel Byrne on Wednesday, April 19 at GW's Lisner Auditorium ... This year's Filmfest DC features a blend of more than 70 features from countries representing nearly every continent ... Filmfest DC recognizes that diverse films cater to diverse audiences, and offers events for... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
