SUN. SEP. 27, 11 A.M. –
UNDERGROUND ATLANTA EVENT LOFT

Tyler Perry Studio’s Executive Producer and First Assistant Director Roger Bobb (EP of the hit TV Show “Meet The Browns,” Co. Producer of Madea Goes To Jail & many more..) will take part in the Peachtree Village International Film Festival’s first “Conversation Series.” PVIFF’s Executive Producer/Director Len Gibson will interview Bobb about his life at TP Studios, his production experience as well as ask candid detailed questions about the state of Black Hollywood and where it’s headed. This is a must see interview. Tickets Sold In Advance ONLY. The event will take place at the Underground Atlanta Event Loft on Sunday, Sep. 27 at 11 a.m.

And though Tyler Perry Studios has filmed in other cities, Atlanta will remain a mainstay. “Tyler loves Atlanta and we do our films here,” Bobb offered reassuringly. "House of Payne" and, now, "Meet the Browns," the hit comedies on TBS, are filmed here in Atlanta, out by Greenbriar Mall, at Tyler Perry Studios. Ultimately, for Bobb, the goal is to put Atlanta on Hollywood’s radar in a major way. “With ourselves and Rainforest [Films], Rob [Hardy] and Will Packer, who are doing great things too, hopefully, we can make that same explosion that the music scene had happen in film and television. Hopefully, a byproduct of us being successful is making a Hollywood South here in Atlanta.”—By Ronda Racha Penrice (Special to Metromix)-May, 2009

Cost: $20.00 (Proceeds to support the African American Cinema Gallery)

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Southeast’s Premiere Showcase For Urban, Ethnic and Multicultural Cinema

4TH ANNUAL PEACHTREE VILLAGE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Southeast’s Premiere Showcase For Urban, Ethnic and Multicultural Cinema
To Be Held in Atlanta on September 24 – 27, 2009


ATLANTA (July 23, 2009) - The 2009 Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF) will present an exciting weekend of screenings, education forums and networking for veteran and new filmmakers during its annual conference from September 24 through 27 at the Woodruff Arts Center in the Rich Theatre and The Underground Welcome Center Theatre and Event Loft in Atlanta, Georgia.

Opening night will begin with a red-carpet preview of the forthcoming film “Pastor Brown,” at the Woodruff Arts Center followed by an intimate Q&A discussion with the film’s screenwriter Rhonda Baraka and its stars Nicole Ari Parker and Angie Stone. The evening will also include an opening night reception and live music from surprise guests. “As we embark on our 4th year, we are pleased to provide a high-caliber environment for filmmakers to showcase their work and foster relationships that will allow their careers to rise,” says Executive Director Len Gibson. “Our primary goal for the Peachtree Village International Film Festival is to give everyone who attends a great time with quality entertainment and first-rate learning opportunities through the scheduled panels and workshops.”

Festival Highlights

The PVIFF 2009 lineup features Independent Films from four continents that includes a special delegation representing the Nigerian Association of Theatrical Practitioners who will present valuable information for filmmakers looking to do business in Nigeria and West Africa.
Additional PVIFF screening highlights include “The Stick Up Kids” starring Mel Jackson (“Soul Food,”) Bryce Wilson (“Beauty Shop”), Tariq Alexander “The System Within”), Hawthorne James (“The Five Heartbeats”) and “10 For Grandpa,” a short film finalist at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.

On Saturday, September 26, PVIFF will partner with the International Soul Music Summit to produce an unprecedented gathering of film and music executives for the panel “Hip Hop and Soul to Hollywood”

The Closing Night Gala will feature actor Omar Benson Miller (“Miracle At St. Anna”) receiving the Rising Star Award and selected films will compete for special awards in the Best Feature Film_, Best Foreign Film, Best Documentary, Best Screenplay, Best Short Film, Audience Choice Award and Best Music Video categories. Echelon Studios, HAH TV Network, Gorilla Filmmaking Software and Comcast Video on Demand, The Writer’s Bootcamp are all award sponsors. Surprise celebrity guests will present awards and more.

For special offers on festival passes and VIP tickets please visit the Peachtree Village International Film Festival at http://www.pviff.com/. The Renaissance Hotel located in Midtown Atlanta is the festival’s official host hotel.

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. Originally called the Sweet Auburn Film Festival, the event was rebranded in 2008. 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.

ABOUT THE 2009 FESTIVAL SPONSOR

The Peachtree Village International Film Festival is proud to have Comcast as an anchor sponsor for 2009. The Festival would also like to welcome The Writer’s Boot Camp, Air Tran Airways, HBCUCONNECT.COM, Underground Atlanta and HAH TV Network for their support this year.

PRESS CONTACTS

Gil Robertson IV
310-927-3378
gilrobertson@robertsontreatment.com