PVIFF 2014 Immediate Release (PVIFF Announces New Partnership)

PEACHTREE VILLAGE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (PVIFF) ANNOUNCES NEW EXCITING PARTNERSHIP

2014 Film Festival Partners with Dox TV The Korean Wave, India - Bollywood

Latin America, Ethiopia and more..

ATLANTA (July 20, 2014) - The 9^th Annual Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF 2013), the southeast’s premiere international film and arts festival returns with an exciting schedule of screenings, educational forums and networking from Sep. 26 – 28th at the 444 Theatre in Midtown Atlanta. 

PVIFF seeks to showcase top films, music videos and screenplays to a diverse audience after being selected by an acclaimed jury. Acclaimed producer/writer/Director Christopher Broughton (VP of Acquisitions DOX TV) who produced and directed the documentary that became the “Coach Carter” hit movie partners with the Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF) to bring talent from his new DOX TV The Korean Wave/Hanyang Holdings, Co. LTD highly anticipated show "Space Diner Tales" to PVIFF for a Q&A and meet and greet. Broughton along with DOX TV The Korean Wave & partner Hanyang Holdings, Co. LTD has also agreed to provide a first look distribution deal for the Best Screenplay and Best Feature or Short Film at PVIFF 2014.  An executive from Dox TV will be present at PVIFF to present this award.  "I'm excited to be partnering with PVIFF.  Len Gibson and myself have been working on my new feature "Electric Cherry" that we plan to bring to Atlanta and I feel that partnering with this great festival is another example of how China can work with the U.S. and the Atlanta film communities, said Broughton.

“We consider this PVIFF year to be our customer appreciation year as we gear up for our 10^th anniversary next year.  The film and business community has been gracious to us over the past 9 years.  We’re excited about offering decrease registration costs, great programming with powerful educational forums this year as a pre-event for a year of exciting programs in 2015”, said Gibson, CEO/Founder.

“I am looking forward to seeing our consistent film enthusiasts & supporters, that come from all over the Americas and the World. I am thankful to our host city of 9 years The Great City of Atlanta, GA and I am very excited as we continue to venture into more Global Film Business on an International scale with our India-Bollywood, Latin American and Ethiopian Multi Media alliances”, said James JB Brown.

Festival Highlights

Gibson and James “JB” Brown together with their banner Peachtree Village Productions (PVP) will be showcasing trailers and teasers of programs that are currently at various stages of productions at PVIFF this year.  Through a new partnership with a film fund and investment group PVP looks to find great projects that are in need of structure and financing.  “We’re in a great position to assist great filmmakers with promising work.  Our financial relationships and our experience will be utilized to help young and veteran filmmakers with advancing their projects.  We’re excited about the future of PVP and the opportunities indie filmmakers will be awarded,” said Brown, PVP, CEO.

PVIFF will be extending their relationship with the HBCU Network and their HBCUX banner along with See Soul, Inc. by partnering for the 3^rd consecutive year.  On September 13, 2014 HBCUX will be hosting a HBCU Classic football game in the Bahamas featuring Central State University and Texas Southern University. PVIFF will host film screenings on the beach to entertain guests at the first annual classic game.

PVIFF 2014 Sponsors/Partners:

Peachtree Village Productions (PVP), Luxury Hair Direct (http://pviff.luxuryhairdirect.com/), Dox TV (The Korean Wave)- www.doxtv.com, Amirakal Marketing (www.amirakalmarketing.com), Divas For Women (www.divasdrink.com), HBCUX (www.hbcux.com), Interwork Business Solutions (www.interworkbusiness.com), Get Connected (www.getconnectedatl.com), The Career Engineers Network (www.tcenow.com) & more….

ABOUT THE PEACHTREE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

The Sweet Auburn International Film Festival was created in 2006 by founder Len Gibson, the owner/curator of the African American Cinema Gallery and the Hispanic Cinema Museum.  That same year 2006 Gibson partnered with Recording Industry Entertainment Executive James “JB” Brown who’s impressive bio dates back as early as 1989 with BET, Rain Forest Films, 20^th Century Fox, BMG Records and The Island DefJam Music Group and the rest was history. The event was rebranded in 2009 as The Peachtree Village International Film Festival. Since its inception PVIFF has served as the launching pad for many successful filmmakers and other artists alike in the film & entertainment industry. This dynamic international film festival showcases feature length films, shorts, music videos, documentaries, and screenplays from around the globe. PVIFF also feature celebrity attractions, innovative workshops, panels, parties, and much more. PVIFF is poised to become one of the most celebrated film events through dynamic programming and a dedication to helping filmmakers excel in their careers. PVIFF's brand is entrenched in the old saying "It Takes A Village." Our vision allows us to create a “village” atmosphere of opportunity for filmmakers, business owners and film enthusiasts.

PRESS CONTACTS

PVIFF Media

404.719.6491 & 704.890.0309

pviff@live.com

www.pviff.com

Range Rover Giveaway at PVIFF

How would you like to win a Range Rover ??    For information regarding how you can win the new Range Rover Evoque visit: http://t.co/Oot6m3tQet

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PVIFF Adds Thom Goff To "Cast Me If You Can" Panel

PVIFF is proud to announce new panelist added to the esteemed "Cast Me If You Can" panel Mr. Thom Goff, Director of East Coast Operations for the highly acclaimed Breakdown Services.


Short Bio:
Thom hails from Maryland but has lived most of his life in New York City. As an actor, he has performed across the United States in a variety of musicals and plays. He was a founding member and Managing Director of The 11^th Hour Theatre Collective in New York City during the 1990’s. Thom started working for Breakdown Services in 1989, eventually taking over the running of the New York office in 1995. As Director of East Coast Operations for Breakdown Services and Actors Access, he oversees all aspects of the company’s subsidiaries in the New York market and throughout the east coast. Thom has traveled across the United States, and to Canada, London and Rome participating in seminars for actors regarding the casting process online and marketing yourself as an actor.

For more details regarding Break Down Services visit: www.breakdownservices.com

PVIFF Producer Master Class

TOM BOWER (ACCLAIMED ACTOR)

PVIFF will host it's 2nd annual Producer's Master Class with acclaimed producer Billie Grief and acclaimed actor/producer, Tom Bower.  Ms. Greif producer credits includes films such as: "Kids in America," "Lenny The Wonder Dog," "Gospel Hill" starring Danny Glover, Angela Basset and many more.  Mr. Bower's producing partner is acclaimed actor Ed Harris.  Bower's credits include  films such as "Clear and Present Danger," "Nixon," "Die Hard 2" and many more.  A sample of Bower's presentation can be found here about a recent workshop done on his film "Human Error":
<http://www.HumanErrorWorkshop.com>.   

Seats for this panel will fill quickly so reserve your seat for this panel today or get an All Access Pass: 
pviff.eventfast.com.





For more info. about PVIFF visit: www.pviff.com

 

Inside The Writers Room Workshp at PVIFF

PEACHTREE VILLAGE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (PVIFF) ANNOUNCES 8^TH YEAR CALL FOR ENTRIES

2013 Film Festival Seeks Great Films & Screenplays

ATLANTA - The 8^th Annual Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF 2013), the southeast’s premiere international film and arts festival returns with an exciting schedule of screenings, educational forums and networking from August 23 - 25 at the Sheraton Hotel downtown Atlanta, Georgia.   

PVIFF seeks to showcase top films, music videos and screenplays to a diverse audience after being selected by an acclaimed jury.  Winners at PVIFF will receive distribution opportunities, meetings with acclaimed producers for production opportunities and more. 

“We are excited about this year’s festival, which will hit new benchmarks in terms of the content we will be providing our attendees,” says PVIFF Founder, Len Gibson. “Our festival has gained a reputation for showcasing groundbreaking films and acclaimed screenplays. Our line-up this year will be first class – from the films being screen, workshops and ground breaking panels,” said PVIFF Co-Founder, James “JB” Brown.  

Festival Highlights

As a new segment at PVIFF this year production company Peachtree Village Productions that was formed out of PVIFF will pair a winning screenplay writer and director with each other to produce a short film to premiere at PVIFF 2014.  “We decided to create this segment to encourage collaboration with indie film producers.  As an independent producer collaborating with other talent is key and we are excited to present this opportunity,” said Gibson.

Peachtree Village Productions will also seek feature films and documentaries to distribute via worldwide distribution.  This distribution deal features digital and physical delivery via online and in store outlets such as Wal-Mart.com, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Amazon.com, iTunes.com, NetFlix, RedBox and more.   "We are excited to be able to provide distribution outlets for film makers young and old. As filmmakers ourselves we have recognized the obstacles and have taken proactive corrective measures to overcome them, CEO- Peachtree Village Productions, James JB Brown.

To submit your screenplay, film or video to PVIFF visit: http://www.pviff.com/submissions.html

ABOUT THE PEACHTREE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

The Peachtree Village International Film Festival was created in 2006 by founder Len Gibson, the owner of the African American Cinema Gallery and the Hispanic Cinema Museum along with his wife Nikki Gibson.  The two partnered with entertainment executive James “JB” Brown as Co-Founder of PVIFF and the rest was history. Originally called the Sweet Auburn Film Festival, the event was rebranded in 2009. Since its inception PVIFF has served as the launching pad for many successful filmmakers and other artists alike in the film & entertainment industry. This dynamic international film festival showcases feature length films, shorts, music videos, documentaries, and screenplays from around the globe. PVIFF also feature celebrity attractions, innovative workshops, panels, parties, and much more. PVIFF is poised to become one of the most celebrated film events through dynamic programming and a dedication to helping filmmakers excel in their careers. PVIFF's brand is entrenched in the old saying "It Takes A Village." Our vision allows us to create a “village” atmosphere of opportunity for filmmakers, business owners and film enthusiasts.

PRESS CONTACTS

PVIFF Media

404.719.6491

pviff@live.com

www.pviff.com