PEACHTREE
VILLAGE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (PVIFF) ANNOUNCES 8TH YEAR CALL
FOR ENTRIES
2013
Film Festival Seeks Great Films & Screenplays
ATLANTA - The 8th 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
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