For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 15, 2006
Contact: Jean Desire
Boston Int’l Film Festival
617-482-3900

BIFF 2006 Award Winners

Congratulations to all of the filmmakers who participated in the
2006 Fourth Annual Boston International Film Festival. The winning
films were announced at the closing ceremony night at the AMC
Loews Theatres Boston Common on Thursday, June 15, 2006. The
Festival gathered and recognized a group of multicultural filmmakers
from around the world who were cited for their outstanding
achievements.

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FEATURE FILM AWARDS

Indie Spirit Best Picture Award
Frank Muggia for HOT TAMALE


Indie Spirit Best Story Line Award
Gabrielle Savage Dockterman for
MISSING IN AMERICA

Indie Spirit Best Director Award
DB Sweeney for DIRT NAP

Indie Spirit Best Actor Award
Jazsmin Lewis for TRACI TWONSEND

Indie Spirit Best Cinematography Award
Hiro Narita, A.F.C./A.S.C. for
VALLEY OF THE HEART’S DELIGHT

Indie Spirit Special Recognition Award
Sacha Parisot for LA REBELLE

Indie Spirit Special Recognition Award
Bobby Thompson for
TRACI TOWNSEND
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SHORT FILM AWARDS

Indie Soul Best Picture Award
Vince Marcello for ZOMBIE PROM

Indie Soul Best Story Line Award
Keith Davis for FATHER’S DAY

Indie Soul Best Cinematography Award
Esther Peres for ELEVEN ELEVEN

Indie Soul Best Actor Award
Damian Dante Wayans for THE LAST MEAL

Special Recognition Award
Almayvonne Dixon for 3 THE HARD WAY

Special Recognition Award
Dan Hartley for LOVE YOU JOSEFF HUGHES


Special Recognition Award
Asma May Fouathia for MUSH

Special Recognition Award
Simbi Hall for LONG STORY SHORT

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DOCUMENTARY AWARDS

Indie Spec Best Documentary Award
Andrea Kalin for THE PACT

Indie Spec Best Jury Award
Ray Ellin for THE LATIN LEGENDS OF COMEDY

Indie Spec Best content Award
Kelly Duda for FACTOR 8

Indie Spec Special Recognition Award
Joe Cultrera for HAND OF GOD

Indie Spec Special Recognition Award
Rick Wilkinson for JOURNEY INTO SUNSET

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ANIMATION AWARD

Best Animated film Award
Rod Maxwell for The Wishing Well

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SCREENPLAY TO PRODUCTION

The Vision
By Mike Gerrard

December 31
By Julia Liberman

Life
By George Andrade
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For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2006
Contact: Jordan Stabile
Boston International Film Festival
617-742-3500

THE FOURTH ANNUAL
BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Boston, MA---The FOURTH ANNUAL BOSTON INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL will kick off opening night, June 7, 2006, with
the New England premieres of Rick Wilkinson’s Journey Into
Sunset and  Tim Boxell’s Valley of the Heart’s Delight.  



Journey Into Sunset documents actor Don Cheadle and his family
as they visit Africa for a charity screening of his award-winning
film Hotel Rwanda.  As Cheadle and his family meet Sudanese
refugees their eyes, and the audience’s, are opened to the
suffering that has too often taken place far outside the scope of
Western media.



Valley of the Heart’s Delight tells the true story of one
depression-era reporter’s investigation of a kidnapping and
eventual murder that leads him through a struggle with the
ignorance and corruption of the police and his own newspaper,
and with a public intent on lynching.  



Following this first screening will be a Gala Party where guests
can  meet many of the actors and directors featured in the
festival, which will be running from June 7 through the 15.    

The Festival will screen over 110 of the latest and most choice
short and feature-length independent films from Africa, Europe,
Asia, North and South America, and Australia.   It offers
Bostonians a unique opportunity to experience a wide variety of
the best new documentaries, dramas, comedies, and gems of
animation.  

Visit www.bifilmfestival.com <http://www.bifilmfestival.com/>  
for schedules, film synopses, and film stills.

Reserve tickets by phone at 617-482-3900, or purchase tickets
online.  Choose from several categories of attendance:  
Individual Session Tickets, All Screening Passes, or the All
Access VIP Passes which will entitle holders to attend all film
sessions and all social events associated with the festival where
they get a chance to meet some influential people in the film
industry including some of the writers, directors, producers and
the stars of these independent films.



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For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2005
Contact: Kolomo Vanterpool
Boston Int’l Film Festival
781-935-0871

BIFF 2005 Award Winners

Congratulations to all of the filmmakers who participated in the
2005 Third Annual Boston International Film Festival. The winning
films were announced at the closing ceremony night at the Hynes
Convention Center in Boston on Sunday, June
26, 2005. The Festival gathered and recognized a group of
multicultural filmmakers from around the world who were cited for
their outstanding achievements.

FEATURE FILM AWARDS

Indie Spirit Best Picture Award
Zola Maseko for DRUM

Indie Spirit Best Jury Award
Adam Selkowitz for GREENER MOUNTAINS

Indie Spirit Best Director Award
Zola Maseko for DRUM

Indie Spirit Best Actor Award
Taye Diggs for DRUM

Indie Spirit Best Cinematography Award
Fernando Fragata for THE TRUNK

Indie Spirit Special Recognition Award
Jonathan Heidelberger for GOODBYE HELLO

Indie Spirit Special Recognition Award
Eric Chambers for LOST IN PLAINVIEW

SHORT FILM AWARDS

Indie Soul Best Picture Award
Ari Sandel for WEST BANK STORY

Indie Soul Best Story Line Award
March & McKinley for OXTAILS

Indie Soul Best Cinematography Award
David Rick Balcorta for DON’T GIVE ME THE FINGER

Indie Soul Best Jury Award
Julien Roussel for AIMEE PRICE

Special Recognition Award
Michael Mahonen for SANDSTORM

Special Recognition Award
Darryl Smith for ONE LIFE TO GIVE

Special Recognition Award
Henry Miller for QUITTERS

Special Recognition Award
Michael Scalisi for SPIT

DOCUMENTARY AWARDS

Indie Spec Best Documentary Award
Carlos DeMenezes for TRESPASSING

Indie Spec Best Jury Award
Thea-Marie Perkins for BLACK THEATRE TODAY

Indie Spec Best content Award
Shaun Monson for EARTHLINGS

Indie Spec Special Recognition Award
Erez Barzilay for A CRY FOR MADIOM

Indie Spec Special Recognition Award
Debbie Takikawa for WHAT BABIES WANT

ANIMATION AWARD

Best Animated film Award
Jeff Fowler for GOPHER BROKE
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For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2005
Contact: Kolomo Vanterpool
Boston Int’l Film Festival
617-742-3500

THE THIRD ANNUAL
BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Boston, MA---The THIRD ANNUAL BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
will kick off opening night, June 22, 2005 with the New England premiere of award
winning feature film, “Drum”, a true story about the growth of apartheid in
Johannesburg in the 50’s.  The film stars Taye Diggs in the role of a fearless, hard
drinking, charming young writer who goes undercover to daringly document the
multiplying tales of injustice that were occurring all around.    This First Session will
be followed by a Gala Party event.   There is something for everyone in this Festival,
ongoing from June 22 through June 26, 2005, providing an exciting, diverse, multi-
cultural experience for its audiences.  

The Boston International Film Festival is dedicated to honoring, encouraging and
rewarding the many talented and creative independent filmmakers from around the
world who dare to express themselves in new, unique and imaginative ways.

The Festival will screen the latest and most choice independent films from Africa,
Europe, Asia, North America and Australia.   It offers Bostonians a unique opportunity
to taste a wide variety of the best new documentaries, short films and gems of
animation as well as its outstanding roster of feature films.

For more information or to see the Schedule, where you can also read synopsis of
each film to be shown including plot summaries and screen shots of the cast,  
visit the web site: www.bifilmfestival.com .

To reserve your tickets now call 617-742-3500, or purchase your tickets on line.  
Choose from several categories of attendance:  Individual Session Tickets, All
Screening Passes, or the All Access VIP Passes which will entitle holders to attend all
film sessions, all after hours events and to meet some of the influential people in the
film industry including writers, directors, producers and the stars of these
independent films.

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July 1, 2004

BIFF 2004 Award Winners

Congratulations to all of the filmmakers who participated in the 2004 Boston
International Film Festival. The winning films were announced at a closing night
ceremony held at the ROXY in Boston on Sunday, June 27, 2004. The Festival brought
together and honored a multicultural group of filmmakers from around the world who
were cited for their outstanding achievements.


FEATURE FILM AWARDS

Indie Spirit Best Picture Award
Brian Presley for GUARDING EDDY

Indie Spirit Best Jury Award
Robert Pratten for LONDON VOODOO

Indie Spirit Best Director Award
Scott McKinsey for GUARDING EDDY

Indie Spirit Best Actor Award
Kiko Ellsworth and Brian Presley for GUARDING EDDY

Indie Spirit Best Cinematography Award
Matthew Power for THROG

SHORT FILM AWARDS

Indie Soul Best Picture Award
Kevin Ackerman for LONELY PLACE

Indie Soul Best Short Award
Eric Devlin Taylor for HEADACHE

Indie Soul Best Cinematography Award
Steeve Gainer, ASC for LONELY PLACE

Indie Soul Best Jury Award
Paul Baker for CHANCE

Special Recognition Award
Lisa P. Hagerty for STRIKINGLY SINGLE

Special Recognition Award
Daniel Small for TIME AND AGAIN

Special Recognition Award
Tate Taylor for CHICKEN PARTY

Special Recognition Award
Miguel Gallego for THE CRYPT CLUB

DOCUMENTARY AWARDS

Indie Spec Best Documentary Award
Ziad Hamzeh for THE LETTER

Indie Spec Best Jury Award
Jonathan Schwartz for TURNED OUT; Sexual Assault Behind Bars

Indie Spec Special Recognition Award
Maryanne Galvin for THE PURSUIT OF PLEASURE

Indie Spec Special Recognition Award
Rhonda Haynes for BRINGING IN DA SPIRIT

ANIMATION AWARD

Best Animated film Award
Jim Goodman for THE DEVIL & MANNY SCHMECKSTEIN

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June 1, 2004
For Immediate Release;
Contact; Monica Ursino or Michelle Algarin

THE SECOND ANNUAL
BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Boston, MA -- Bway 7 Productions announces the 2nd Annual Boston International Film Festival
beginning June 24th through June 27th 2004.

The Boston International Film Festival is dedicated to honoring, encouraging and rewarding the
many talented, creative, independent filmmakers from around the world who dare to express
themselves in new, unique and imaginative ways.

The Festival will be screening 114 short and feature films on both film print and video. Included
in the Festival are films from Canada, Mexico, Germany, Taiwan, South Korea, Iraq, Australia,
France, Japan, Brazil, England, Namibia, the United States, etc.

The Festival screenings will take place at the:

John Hancock Hall: 200 Berkeley St., Boston (Copley Square Area)
Hynes Convention Center: 900 Boylston St., Boston
The Bill Bordy Theatre: 216 Tremont St., Boston

A major goal of the 2nd annual Boston International Film Festival is to expand the national and
international interest in and reputation of the Festival, thereby attracting more film industry
professionals and an even higher quality of films and filmmakers. As an annual event,
increased press coverage and greater attendance of the Festival insures an ongoing multi-
cultural experience for Bostonians. This Festival will support businesses as well as all community
resources that support Boston’s economy and cultural development by bringing together
filmmakers and moviegoers from around the world. Furthermore, the Festival promotes
filmmakers who manage to illustrate their independent vision at the finest level of expression.

For more information, you can visit our website at www.bifilmfestivall.com or you may contact us
via e-mail: bifilmfestival@aol.com, or Phone 617-426-4600 / 781-935-0871.
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For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2004
All Access VIP Passes
Contact; Jean Desire
Boston Int’l Film Festival
781-935-0871

THE SECOND ANNUAL
BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Boston, MA- Bway 7 Productions announces the Second Annual Boston International Film Festival
starting June 24th through the June 27th of 2004.

Contact Bway 7 Productions to reserve your All Access VIP Passes at 617-426-4600 or 781-935-
0871. With your VIP Pass you can attend the sessions, all after hours events and meet some of
the influential people in the industry such as Writers, Directors, Producers, and the Stars of
these independent films.

The Boston International Film Festival is a celebration for filmmakers worldwide. It is a
spectacular and ambitious undertaking. It is dedicated to honoring, encouraging and rewarding
the many talented, creative, independent filmmakers from around the world who dare to
express themselves in new, unique and imaginative ways.

The Festival will be screening movies on film and video from around the world, the screenings
will take place at the following locations.

John Hancock Hall; 180 Berkeley Street, Boston Back Bay/Copley Square area.
Hynes Convention Center; 900 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02115 and
Bill Bordy Theater; 216 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02116.

The Boston International Film Festival’s current goal is to create an annual event that would
produce a multi-cultural experience for Bostonians. This Festival will assist businesses as well as
all community resources that support Boston’s economy and cultural development, by bringing
together filmmakers and moviegoers from around the world. Furthermore, the Festival will
promote filmmakers who manage to illustrate their independent vision at the finest level of
expression.

For more information, you can visit our website at www.bifilmfestivall.com or you may contact us
via e-mail: info@bifilmfestival.com, or Phone 617-426-4600 or 781-935-0871.
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July 7, 2003
For Immediate Release

Contact: Erica Morales at Bway 7 Productions,
781-935-0871

FIRST ANNUAL
BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Eric Perlmutter “Season Of Youth”
1st Winner of the Indie Spirit Category (for Best Narrative Feature)

Dan Halperin “Road Doggs”
2nd Winner of the Indie Spirit Category

Sayed Badreya “T for Terrorist”
1st Winner of the Indie Soul Category (for Best Narrative Short)

Rebecca Abbott “Herbert III”
2nd Winner of the Indie Soul Category

Eric Devlin Taylor “March 1st”
3rd Winner of the Indie Soul Category

Gayle Ferraro “Anonymously Yours”
1st Winner of the Indie Spec Category (for Best Documentary Feature)

Laura Kightlinger “Sixty Spins Around The Sun”
(for best Documentary)

Harriet Hirshorn “Raboteau Trial”
3rd Winner of the Indie Spec Category

Special Recognitions

Todd Norwood “Jack Milton; Fairy Tale Detective”
Winner of the Best Story Line Award

Darren Genet “March 1st”
Winner of the Best Cinematography Award

George Moore and Aleta Staton “Herbert III”
Winner of Best Acting Performance Award

Todd Norwood “Jack Milton; Fairy Tale Detective”
Winner of Best Achievement in Creativity

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June 2003
THE FIRST BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Sponsored by Bway 7 ProductionsBoston, MA- Bway 7 Productions announces the first Boston
International Film Festival Starting July 3rd through the 5th of 2003.

The Boston International Film Festival is a celebration for filmmakers worldwide. It is a
spectacular and ambitious undertaking. It is dedicated to honoring, encouraging and rewarding
the many talented, creative, independent filmmakers from around the world who dare to
express themselves in new, unique and imaginative ways. The Festival will be screening movies
on film and video from around the world, including Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Japan,
Brazil, England, Haiti the United States, to mention a few. The screenings will take place at
theJohn Hancock Hall located at 180 Berkeley Street Back Bay/Copley Square area.

The Boston International Film Festival's current goal is to create an annual event that would
produce a multi-cultural experience for Bostonians. This festival will assist businesses as well as
all community resources that support Boston's economy and cultural development, by bringing
together filmmakers and moviegoers from around the world.

Furthermore, the festival will promote filmmakers who manage to illustrate their independent
vision at the finest level of expression.
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BOSTON GLOBE
JUNE 15, 2003
BOSTON GETS AN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
AUTHOR: LOREN KING
EDITION: THIRD
SECTION: ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
PAGE: N15
INDEX TERMS:
LIV

AN INDEPENDENT PRODUCER AND FILMMAKER, PATRICK JEROME OF DORCHESTER, HAS
UNDERTAKEN THE DAUNTING TALK OF MOUNTING A NEW FILM FESTIVAL IN BOSTON THAT HE
HOPES WILL ATTRACT A WIDER AND MORE DIVERSE AUDIENCE THAN THOSE WHO ATTENDED
ESTABLISHED FESTIVALS. THE BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE JULY 3-
5 AT JOHN HANCOCK HALL AND WILL SHOWCASE 50 FEATURES, DOCUMENTARIES, SHORTS, AND
ANIMATED FILMS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, AS WELL AS GUEST FILMMAKERS.

JEROME, WHO IS PRESIDENT OF A MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION COMPANY, SOLICITED
SUBMISSIONS OVER THE PAST YEAR. THE 50 FILMS SELECTED, FROM CANADA, ENGLAND,
MEXICO, HAITI, AND THE US, WERE CULLED FROM 1,000 ENTRIES. ALSO ON THE BILL IS JEROME’
S THIRD FILM, “HOLLA AT ME,” WHICH JUST PLAYED THE TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK.

“I’VE BEEN IN THE BUSINESS FOR 12 YEARS, AND I’VE GONE TO MANY FILM FESTIVALS,” SAYS
JEROME, WHO IS FINALIZING THE SCHEDULE FOR POSTING ON THE FESTIVAL’S WEBSITE.
“FILMMAKERS AND VIEWERS SHOULD BE TREATED WITH RESPECT. I WANT THIS FESTIVAL TO
HELP INDEPENDENT AND LOCAL FILMMAKERS BY GIVING THEM A CHANCE TO EXPOSE THEIR
WORK AND FIND AN AUDIENCE.”

IN ADDITION TO MANY NICHE FESTIVALS, BOSTON ALREADY HOSTS THE BOSTON FILM FESTIVAL
AND, LAUNCHED JUST THIS YEAR, THE BOSTON INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL. “THERE HAS NOT
BEEN A GOOD REPRESENTATION OF INTERNATIONAL FILMS AT FESTIVALS HERE,” SAYS JEROME.
“I STRONGLY FEEL THAT THERE IS AN AUDIENCE, PARTICULARLY IN THE INNER CITY, THAT
DOESN’T SHOW UP FOR OTHER FILM FESTIVALS.” FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.
BIFILMFESTIVAL.COM.
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WEEKLY DIG
THE BEST LITTLE PAPER IN BOSTON
The Boston International Film Festival
by Asa Pittman

For Bostonians tired of battling the Hatch Shell's heat and crowds every Fourth of July, there's a
new holiday pastime - watching movies in an air-conditioned theater. This year, celebrate
Independence Day with one, two or three days of independent film screenings at the Boston
International Film Festival July 3 through 5.

Not to be confused with similarly named Boston film festivals, the Boston International Film
Festival, in its first year, is unique from other city film festivals because of its cosmopolitan
flavor, says BIFF director and founder, Patrick Jerome. “When you look at the mainstream film
festivals that already exist around here, there's less focus on the international, the world
market and its cultures.” Jerome decided to start the international festival to supplement
Boston's lack of diversity, reasoning that both foreign filmmakers and Beantown audiences
would benefit from the cultural exchange; directors could introduce their films to the coveted US
market and Americans could expand their cinematic boundaries. The goal of the festival is
threefold, says Jerome: “to have fun sharing cultures, educating ourselves, and promoting the
filmmakers.”
To attract a diverse repertoire of films, Jerome, a filmmaker himself, solicited submissions
using the most powerful communications tool at his disposal, the Internet. Ads posted on
Filmthreat.com, Indiewire, and the festival's official Web site, bifilmfestival.com, along with a
modest direct marketing campaign garnered responses throughout the United States and from
other countries, such as Australia, France, Mexico and Egypt. Jerome and his festival crew had
the difficult task of pruning the more than 1,500 submissions to about fifty. “It was tough,”
Jerome recalls of the screening process, “Sometimes you'd say 'this movie is so good' then
later on find one that was three, four times better.”
Occasionally, films of exceptional quality immediately distinguished themselves as festival
contenders. Season of Youth, a feature-length drama chronicling racial tension between black
and white teenage America, was such a film says Jerome. “All of us [involved with the festival]
sat down and watched this movie - it's a spectacular movie.” The film's risky subject matter
increased its appeal to a selection committee seeking not only cultural, but creative diversity in
the films it accepted. Jerome is happy with the committee's choices: “There are so many
striking movies [in the festival]. It's so daring to see the filmmakers 'go there.'” The BIFF's
liberal policy was welcome news to filmmaker Gayle Ferraro, whose documentary on the sex
trade in Southeast Asia had been rejected from numerous festivals due to its controversial topic.
Her film, Anonymously Yours, makes its New England premiere at the BIFF. Ferraro hopes to
screen future projects at the fest, “I want to see the festival around for a long time.”

Indie fans can see Ferraro's flick and the other BIFF screenings at the John Hancock Hall in
Boston.
Copyright 2003 bifilmfestival.com.
May 4, 2007
For Immediate Release;
Contact: Naomi Kondo

THE FIFTH ANNUAL
BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Boston, MA – BIFF announces the 5th Annual Boston International Film Festival,
beginning June 6, 2007 and running through June 13, 2007

The Boston International Film Festival is proud to encourage and support
independent filmmakers from around the world.  The festival strives to promote
international understanding, by bringing a variety of movies to the diverse Boston
community.  These films will both entertain and educate viewers about the world
today.  The goal of the festival is to display the passion and unique visions of the
filmmakers in an environment that brings all cultures together.

The festival will be screening 92 short and feature films from 24 countries, including
Australia, Canada, Cuba, France, Germany, Greece, Haiti, Iceland, India, Ireland,
Israel, Italy, Mexico, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tibet, UK, Ukraine, and USA

The festival screenings will take place at the AMC/LOEWS Boston Common: 175
Tremont St. Boston

For more information, you can visit our website at www.bifilmfestival.com or you
may contact us via e-mail: bifilmfestival@aol.com, or by phone (617) 482 – 3900
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For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 14, 2007
Contact: Jean Desire
Boston Int’l Film Festival
617-482-3900

BIFF 2007 Award Winners

Congratulations to all of the filmmakers who
participated in the 2007 Fifth Annual Boston
International Film Festival. The winning films were
announced at the closing ceremony night at the
AMC Loews Theatres Boston Common on
Wednesday, June 13, 2007. The Festival gathered
and recognized a group of multicultural filmmakers
from around the world who were cited for their
outstanding achievements.

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FEATURE FILM AWARDS

Indie Spirit Best Picture Award
Florian Gaag for Whole Train


Indie Spirit Best Story Line Award
Wes Halula for MIDNIGHT CLEAR

Indie Spirit Best Director Award
Marc Benardout for SINNER

Indie Spirit Best Actor Award
Carmen Chaplin for “DAY ON FIRE”

Indie Spirit Best Cinematography Award
Day on Fire

Indie Spirit Special Recognition Award
Norm Hunter for HER BEST MOVE


SHORT FILM AWARDS

Indie Soul Best Picture Award
Rita Rani for BOMBAY SKIES

Indie Soul Best Story Line Award
Alvaro Ramos for ANONYMOUS

Indie Soul Best Cinematography Award
Conor colwell for L. A. NOIR

Indie Soul Best Actor Award
Rebekah Chaney for WASTE LAND

Indie Soul Best Director Award
Rebekah Chaney for WASTE LAND

Special Recognition Award
Francesco Oldenbourg for APOSTATIZE

Special Recognition Award
Reggie Currelley for PIECES


Special Recognition Award
Carlo Essagian for DRIVER’S TEST

Special Recognition Award
Edgar Revilla Rodrigues for ENCUENTROS

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DOCUMENTARY AWARDS

Indie Spec Best Documentary Award
Aneisha Sharma for FREEDOM AT THE EDGE

Indie Spec Best Cinematography Award
Jack Tankard for ON GREAT WHITE WINGS

Indie Spec Best content Award
Glenn Gebhard for CUBA A LIFETIME OF PASSION

Indie Spec Special Recognition Award
Damian Kolodiy for THE ORANGE CHRONICLES

Indie Spec Special Recognition Award
Maryanne Galvin for WHAT’S GOING ON UP THERE
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ANIMATION AWARD

Best Animated film Award
Michael Attardi for ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS
VILLAGE

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SCREENPLAY TO PRODUCTION

SELLING LIFE
By Patricia Mahon
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Smooth Sailing For 5th Annual BIFF
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Mary DeBerry
June 17th 2007  






















































The powerhouse staff of the BIFF is supremely humble.  I chatted throughout the day with
Jerome, Vanderpool, Jean Desire or “J.D.”, the Program Director and Jenna Pitts – who
introduced each Q&A session with a terrific sense of timing and polish.
I kept uncovering amazing facts about this group.  Jerome’s production company BWAY7
Productions has a film ready to go to DVD distribution.  The film, called “Holla at Me”,
reminded me of Spike Lee stylistically when I saw the preview.  In addition, their festival
was the last one to screen the critically acclaimed documentary “Ten Questions for the
Dahli Llama”.  It now goes directly to national distribution.
In talking with Program Director, J.D., I noted how much I liked their choice of three shorts
and one feature comprising each “session”.  I told him it provided good pacing for
stretches of sitting, and necessary trips out for food and the restroom.  “It also gives the
people their money’s worth” responded J.D.  “We think that’s important”.  JD watched the
entire crop of over 1000 films along with the screening committee to choose which films
would make the cut and be shown at the BIFF.  I commented that choosing which films to
put where must have been difficult.  “Oh no, that’s nothing” he confessed.  “The most
difficult thing is choosing which films to be in the festival.  There are so many wonderful
and well done films.”  The quality as well as quantity of submissions was overwhelming.
Festival Director Jerome is a filmmaker too.  He learned most of what he knows on his
own.  He had two of his own short films screened.  One of them, the haunting “Lyrics of My
Life”, was also screened at Cannes this year.  It is a psychodrama with music written by
Jerome in English and French.  The other short Jerome directed was written by the winner
of the BIFF “Screenplay to Production” contest from last year.  The short, “December 31”,
is a mystery about an investigative reporter who is looking to rev up her career by solving
a ten-year-old murder.  The BIFF committee was impressed by the screenplay and chose
it to be produced in time to screen this year.





























Here is a small sampling of the amazing films I saw: They included an animated piece
about political conspiracies called “Saul Goodman” that was funny and scary at the same
time.  A Bollywood-type musical, “Bombay Skies”, done as a senior thesis by Rita Rani
about a young girl trying to follow her dream.  It was shot beautifully in both LA and in
India.  A documentary about the lagging interest of youth in the space program intrigued
me.  Titled “What’s Going On Up There”, it explains that most of today’s youth were born
well after the nation-wide excitement of the US landing on the moon in 1969.  Many of
them think our landing on the moon is a myth!
While many of the film actors were unknowns, some producers and directors talked big
names into performing in their films.  A young man finding his way in life at a bar in New
York City had the help of James Gandolfini, Joe Mantegna and Louis Gossett, Jr. in “Club
Soda”.  During the Q&A afterward with director Paul Carafotes, we learned that his wife
was about to give birth at home, but his many other siblings were present to support him.  
Oh yes, and the young man in his film, Steve R. McQueen, is the grandson of the
legendary Steve McQueen.
Ryan O’Neal agreed to play a part in a short called “Waste Land”.  This short, which
included sprinklings of voodoo and faith healings, is about a young woman beset by
demonic spirits in a most erotic manner.  That Q&A session with the director/writer/actor
Rebekah Chaney was one of the most interesting I have ever attended!
Hugh O’Conor, played a young man unluckly in love who suffers amnesia and is accused
of murder after “Speed Dating”.  This fast-paced feature combined comedy, drama and
mystery quite artfully.  And I saw so many more great films and great performances! All I
can say is don’t miss this festival next year!
To participate, check out the films screened, find out about the “Screenplay to Production”
contest, or just learn more about the event, go to the festival’s website, http://www.
bifilmfestival.com/.  
The 5th Annual Boston International Film
Festival was held June 6 through the 13th this
year right
in the middle of downtown Boston.  It was nestled
in the set of buildings next to Emerson College
and the Theater District, directly across from the
bustle of the Boston Commons.  The festival
struck a coup this year screening all films at the
mega-multiplex, Lowe’s AMC Theater.  For a
festival only in its 5th year - it is doing extremely
well.
It is obvious that the success of the
festival is due to the hard work, laser
focus and solid organizational skills of
festival founder and director, Patrick
Jerome.  In a few short years Jerome and
his core group have managed to grow
the festival exponentially.  This year,
2007, they drew well over 1000 entries
from 24 countries and 47 nationalities,
and brought in a huge percentage of the
films’ directors, producer and actors to
attend the festival.
I thoroughly enjoy attending film
festivals.  They are crazy, creative,
collaborative celebrations.  But somehow
the gang at the BIFF managed to keep
the crazy to a minimum.  I spent all day
Saturday, June 9th at the festival,
courtesy of Festival Director Jerome and
his Public Relations Director Tacuma
Vanderpool.  If it’s not too corny or old
fashioned to say - I had a blast.
I saw a great variety of films in a
comfortable, technically current venue.  
There were no technical snafus.  I got to gab
with all kinds of creative people.  Food and
drink were readily available. The festival
director was visible, available and involved.  
The programming “sessions” were in
comfortably watchable 3 shorts and 1
feature setup.  And even more amazing was
that even late in the day, the staff was calm,
cool and collected. I commented to Jerome
that by this point in a festival, at least one
person is sick, one is crying, some tickets
are lost, and no one can find the film that
starts in 2 minutes.
Jerome laughed looking as fresh and
enthusiastic at 10pm as he did at noon.  Tall
and handsome, with a “light-up-the-room”
smile, he shook hands, hugged people and
welcomed all the arriving participants
personally.  “Well, things are rolling along”
he admitted.
I spoke to the winning screenwriter,
Julia Liberman, who came to see her
creation brought to life on the big
screen.  “I just took a chance and
entered it” admitted Liberman.  She
had no idea her work would be
considered good enough to win.  “It
was exciting, and a good chance to
learn about what it takes to make a
film”.  Program Director J.D. said it was
also a way to keep giving jobs to area
actors and film technicians.
Jerome saw his very first film in the
cinema when he was 12.  It was an
ultra-violent karate film. It scared him
so badly he had nightmares for a
week.  But he was intrigued and went
back to the Movie Theater.  The next
film he saw was the goofy “Any Which
Way But Loose” with Clint Eastwood
and the orangutan.  That’s when the
light bulb went on for Jerome.  He
discovered that there are many ways to
express thoughts and ideas on film and
he knew he had to pursue that as his
life’s work.
Jean Desire
Jenna Pitts
Patrick Jerome
Patrick Jerome
Patrick Jerome
Mary DeBerry
Tacuma
Vanterpool
Julia Liberman
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_______________________________________________________________________
For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 14, 2008
Contact: Jean Desire
Boston Int’l Film Festival

BIFF 2008 Award Winners

Congratulations to all of the filmmakers who
participated in the 2008 Sixth Annual Boston
International Film Festival. The winning films were
announced at the closing ceremony night at the
AMC Loews Theatres Boston Common on
Saturday, June 14, 2008. The Festival gathered
and recognized a group of multicultural filmmakers
from around the world who were cited for their
outstanding achievements.
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FEATURE FILM AWARDS
Indie Spirit Best Picture Award
Phillipe Caland for “Ripple Effect”

Indie Spirit Best Story Line Award
Chris Angel for “This is not a Test”

Indie Spirit Best Director Award
Chris Angel for “This is not a Test”

Indie Spirit Best Actor Award
Robinne Lee for “This is not a test”

Indie Spirit Best Cinematography Award
Rick Beiber for “Crazy”

Indie Spirit Special Recognition Award
Manish Goyal for Kissing “Cousins”

SHORT FILM AWARDS

Indie Soul Best Picture Award
Richard Martin for “Light Years”

Indie Soul Best Story Line Award
Atsushi Ogata “Eternally Yours”

Indie Soul Best Cinematography Award
Scigliano Brothers for “Fratelli Breaks”

Indie Soul Best Actor Award
Nosson Zand for “Song of David”

Indie Soul Best Director Award
Joaquim Haickel for “Pelo Ouvido”

Special Recognition Award
Tara Fay for “Flashover”

Special Recognition Award
Anne Loyer for “Hanna’s Ride”
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DOCUMENTARY AWARDS

Indie Spec Best Documentary Award
Susan Gray for “Killer Poet”

Indie Spec Best Cinematography Award
Danny Mendoza for “Familiar Voices”

Indie Spec Best content Award
Sean Scarritt and Sudip Peterson for “Sour”

Indie Spec Special Recognition Award
Lorie Conway for “Forgotten Ellis Island”

Indie Spec Special Recognition Award
Omo Moses for “Finding Our Folk”
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ANIMATION AWARD

Best Animated film Award
Peter Golia for “Raccoon and Crawfish”
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SCREENPLAY TO PRODUCTION

OFFICE RAMPAGE (Draft - Outline) By Luc Pierre Michel
April 13 - 22, 2012
For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 17, 2009
Contact: Naomi Kondo
Boston Int’l Film Festival

THE SEVENTH ANNUAL BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Boston, MA - The 7th annual Boston International Film
Festival opens Friday, April 17th, 2009 and will run though
Sunday, April 26th.

The Boston International Film Festival is proud to encourage and support independent
filmmakers from around the world.  The festival strives to promote international understanding,
by bringing a variety of movies to the diverse Boston community. These films will both
entertain and educate viewers about the world today. The goal of the festival is to display the
passion and unique visions of the filmmakers in an environment that brings all cultures together.
This year's festival will screen over a hundred short and feature films from six continents.

The Opening Night film, "What Doesn't Kill You," is the directorial debut for Boston-native
Brian Goodman.  The drama stars Mark Ruffalo and Ethan Hawke as childhood friends,
struggling to survive on the streets of South Boston.

"Nothing But The Truth" has been selected to close the festival.  The film stars Kate
Beckinsale as a reporter, who exposes an undercover CIA agent and is arrested when she
withholds the identity of her source.  The film is directed and written by Rod Lurie and also
stars Matt Dillon and Angela Bassett.  

The festival screenings will take place at AMC/LOEWS
theater, Boston Common: 175 Tremont St, Boston, MA.

For more information about the festival you can visit our website,
www.bifilmfestival.com, contact us via e-mail, info@bifilmfestival,
or call 617-482-3900.
_________________________________________________________________________
For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Boston International Film Festival
April 26, 2009
Contact: Jean Desire

BIFF 2009 Award Winners

Congratulations to all of the filmmakers who participated in the Seventh
Annual Boston International Film Festival. We gathered filmmakers from
around the world, who offered both global and local messages, and we
celebrated them for their outstanding achievements.  The winning films were
announced at the closing ceremony of the festival at the AMC/Loews
Theatre in Boston Common on Sunday, April 26, 2009.

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FEATURE FILM AWARDS

Indie Spirit Best Picture Award
Brian Goodman for “What Doesn’t Kill You”


Indie Spirit Best Story Line Award
John McKenzie for “12 in a Box”


Indie Spirit Best Director Award
Brian Goodman for “What Doesn’t Kill You”


Indie Spirit Best Actor Award
Cemal Hunal for “Alone:

Indie  Spirit Best Actress Award
Melis Birkan for “Alone”


Indie Spirit Best Cinematography Award
Ryan S. Harris for “Finale”


Indie Spirit Special Recognition Award
Elika Portnoy for “Tricks of a Woman”
Andrew Bloomenthal for “Sordid Things”
Meir Sharony for “Balancing the Books”
Taylor Toole for “Mow Crew”


SHORT FILM AWARDS

Indie Soul Best Picture Award
Marc Kess for “Mildred Richards”


Indie Soul Best Story Line Award
Daniel Hirsch for “The Little Acorn”


Indie Soul Best Cinematography Award
Daron Keet for “Laredo”


Indie Soul Best Actor Award
Terry Ray for “Cost of Living”


Indie Soul Best Director Award
Laura Moss for “Rising Up: The Story of the Zombie Rights Movement”


Indie Soul Special Recognition Award
Dan Boylan and Guy Taylor for “Clam Pie”
Drea Castro for “Unknown”
Cody Romano for “Dawn”
John Hadden for "Taken"



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DOCUMENTARY AWARDS

Indie Spec Best Documentary Award
Renee Bergan for “Poto Mitan”


Indie Spec Best Cinematography Award
David E. Simpson for “Milking the Rhino”


Indie Spec Best Content Award
Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee “What Would it Look Like”


Indie Spec Special Recognition Award
Brook Silva-Braga for “One Day in Africa”
Lawrence Marshall for “No Good Reason”

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ANIMATION AWARD

Best Animated film Award
Laura Yilmaz for “Lev”

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SCREENPLAY TO PRODUCTION

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
By Jennifer Smith

BEYOND CONTROL
By Marc Cabral
__________________________________________________________
For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Boston International Film Festival
July 17, 2009
Contact: Naomi Kondo
info@bifilmfestival.com

The Boston Int’l Film Festival is proud to announce the winners for this year's
Screenplay to Productions Contest.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
By Jennifer Smith

FORA DE CONTROLE
(Beyond Control)
By Marc Cabral
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March 20, 2010
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Naomi Kondo

We happily invite you to attend the 8th annual Boston International Film Festival. The
festival is proud to encourage and support independent filmmakers from around the
world.  We strive to promote international understanding, by bringing a variety of movies
to the diverse Boston community.  

The festival will run from April 16 - April 25 at the AMC/Loews Theater, 175 Tremont
St. in Boston Common. We will be screening over 100 short and feature films from 30
countries, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, Dominican
Republic, France, Germany, Haiti, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica,
Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore,
South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Tibet, UK, Venezuela, and USA.  

Tickets are $250 for an all Access VIP pass, which includes the opening and closing
night galas, $75 for an all screening pass, and $10 for individual sessions.  You can
purchase tickets on our website, at the theater or at our office – 101 Tremont St. suite
707 Boston, MA 02108.

For more information and a complete schedule, you can visit our website at www.
bifilmfestival.com or you may contact us via e-mail at info@bifilmfestival.com or by
phone (617) 482 – 3900

We look forward to seeing you at the festival.
Best,
Naomi Kondo
Festival Coordinator
www.bifilmfestival.com
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April 9, 2010
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Jean Desire

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR THE BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL

The eighth annual Boston International Film Festival opens Friday, April 16, 2010 and
runs through Sunday, April 25, 2010. The vibrant city of Boston will once again be host
to one of the most important cultural events of the year, the Boston International Film
Festival.  Each year filmmakers, actors, producers, and industry heavyweights from
around the world mingle with hundreds of movie-goers  at the AMC/LOEWS Theatre,
175 Tremont Street for the occasion.
The Boston International Film Festival is a celebration of the art of film making.  It
encourages and supports independent filmmakers from around the world, presenting a
dazzling variety of both short and feature length films from a select group of directors.
The festival strives to promote understanding of diverse cultures by displaying the
passions and unique vision of these filmmakers, and promises to both entertain and
educate the viewers This year’s program includes over one hundred films from 30
countries including Brazil,Haiti, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tibet to name a few.

Competition is tough and only a small percent of the films submitted actually make the
final cut.  Each day from April 16 through 25 several films will be shown, usually one
feature length film preceded by short films, which range anywhere from three to 45
minutes.  After each screening there is a moderated question and answer session, where
the public can pose questions to the filmmakers.  The festival begins with LIKE LOVE, a
five minute sizzling bedroom drama written and directed by Guy Taylor and Dan Boylan.  
ANA'S PLAYGROUND follows, an intense tale written and directed by Eric D.
Howell, which transports us to a day in the life of children living amidst armed conflict.  
The Opening Night feature film, HARRY BROWN, is the Boston premiere of a
powerful drama starring Michael Caine.  Directed by Daniel Barber, HARRY BROWN
follows one man’s journey through a chaotic world where drugs are the currency of the
day and guns run the streets.

Excitement builds before the first screening at the Red Carpet affair.  The entire film
festival staff , led by filmmaker and festival founder Patrick Jerome are on hand to greet
the stars as they walk down the red carpet and enter the theatre.  The Opening Night
Gala celebration follows the screening at 8:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now for all of the
events.  A complete schedule of the films to be screened, as well as information about all
festival events and how to purchase tickets can be found online at
www.bifilmfestival.com.

Not to be missed are short films such as DANNY, a dark drama of a troubled
adolescent and his new found friend, set in California, and written, directed and
produced by T. David Field.  It will be screened during Session 3 on Saturday, April
17.  SPECK’S LAST, set in rural New Hampshire, portrays the dilemma facing three
siblings after the accidental death of their older brother.  Written and directed by Michael
Dowling, it will be screened during Session 31 on Friday, April 23.  On the lighter side,
ON THE RISE is a delightful 4 minute animation about an Australian rancher with a
solution for global warming.  It is written, directed, and produced by John Tupper.  The
final day of the festival, Sunday April 25, seven films will be screened in three separate
sessions.  The Closing Gala party at 8:30 wraps up the event for the season.

All festival screenings will take place at the AMC/LOEWS theater, Boston Common, at
175 Tremont Street.

By RoseMary Marchetta
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BIFF 2010 Awards Winners

Congratulations to all of the filmmakers who participated in the Eighth Annual Boston
International Film Festival. We gathered filmmakers from around the world, who offered
both global and local messages, and we celebrated them for their outstanding
achievements. The winning films were announced at the closing ceremony of the festival at
the AMC/Loews Theatre in Boston Common on Sunday, April 25, 2010.

FEATURE FILM AWARDS

Indie Spirit Best Picture Award
Elika Portnoy for “IMMIGRATION TANGO”


Indie Spirit Best Story Line Award
Campbell Graham for ANYONE YOU WANT


Indie Spirit Best Director Award
Cynthia Hsiung for “ARE YOU FOR GREAT SEX”


Indie Spirit Best Actor Award
Carlos Leon for “IMMIGRATION TANGO”


Indie Spirit Best Actress Award
Jessica Caban for “ARE YOU FOR GREAT SEX”


Indie Spirit Best Cinematography Award
Will Bain for “LILLY’S THORN”


Indie Spirit Special Recognition Award
Wilbert Berthaud Jr. for “UNDERGROUND”
Robert Fritz for “OVERLOAD”
Lee Carlo for “ THROUGH THE WOODS”


SHORT FILM AWARDS

Indie Soul Best Picture Award
Robert Andersen for “ASBURY PARK”


Indie Soul Best Story Line Award
T. David Field for “DANNY”

Indie Soul Best Cinematography Award
Nadine Keil & Norbert Keil for “BATHTUB TO HAPPINESS”


Indie Soul Best Actor Award
Craig Avera for “NO ASIANS IT’S JUST NOT MY THING


Indie Soul Best Director Award
Omar Samad for “TAKEO”


Indie Soul Special Recognition Award
Jonathan Salemi for “SIDEWALK SYMPHONY”
Mark Childers & Kandace C. Cummings for “A DINNER ENGAGEMENT”
Simon Harling for “DRAWING FROM LIFE”


DOCUMENTARY AWARDS

Indie Spec Best Documentary Award
Tim McCarthy for “METH AND MURDER IN P-TOWN


Indie Spec Best Cinematography Award
Taran Davies for ROADS TO MECCA


Indie Spec New Media Award
Michael Epstein for “WALKING CINEMA: MURDER IN BEACON HILL


Indie Spec Special Recognition Award
Aimee Corrigan for “A BREAK IN THE CLOUDS”
Lauren Shaw for “A DROP IN THE BUCKET”
Valery Lyman for “ONE OF THESE MORNINGS”
Ben Levine for “LANGUAGE OF AMERICA”
Anna Giannotis for “THE PROMISE OF TOMORROW”

ANIMATION AWARD

Best Animated film Award
Mick Cusimano for “THE DREAMS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI”

EXPERIMENTAL FILM AWARDS
Best Experimental Picture Award
Jacqueline Dowling for “GIRL IN A WEDDING DRESS”
For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Boston International Film Festival
July 27, 2010
Contact: Michelle Black
info@bifilmfestival.com

The Boston Int’l Film Festival is proud to announce the winners for this year's
Screenplay to Productions Contest.

THE LYRIC STAGE
By William Ayers

MY LAST OFFICE JOB
By  Odile Celestin
March 14, 2011
Boston, MA
2011 BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
OPENING AND CLOSING NIGHT PROGRAMS

The Boston International Film Festival officially announces the films selected to
open and close this year’s edition.  

The Opening Night film, AY LAV YU, is the saga of Yusuf Agha and his whole
family who have been living in an abandoned village in Turkey for over a
century.  This comic tale of love revolves around the juxtaposition of different
cultures and philosophies as Yusuf’s son Ibrahim brings Jessica, his American
love, and her family to stay in this remote village.  Featuring Sermiyan Midyat as
leading actor who also wrote and directed the film, it co-stars Kathie Gill,  
Mariel Hemmingway and Steve Gutenberg.  

The film to be screened on Closing Night, AS IF I’M NOT THERE, tells the story
of Samira, a young teacher in a Bosnian village, whose life is turned on its head
the day a soldier walks uninvited into her kitchen and tells her to pack a bag.
Rounded up with the other women from the village and imprisoned in a
warehouse in a remote region, Samira quickly learns the rules of camp life, her
old way of life becoming a distant fairytale.  Written and directed by Juanita
Wilson, the film stars Natasha Petrovic as Samira.  

Filmmakers from both of these movies will be in attendance for the screenings
and will answer questions from the audience in  a moderated question and
answer session immediately following the film screenings.  Contact the festival
office to arrange for a personal interview with these visiting filmmakers.
info@bifilmfestival.com  
617 482 – 3900

The Boston International Film Festival is a celebration of the art of film
making.  It encourages and supports independent filmmakers from around the
world, bringing to Boston a dazzling array of both short and feature length films
from a select group of directors. The festival strives to promote understanding of
diverse cultures by displaying the passions and unique vision of these
filmmakers, and promises to both entertain and educate the viewers.
 
This year we will be screening over 100 short and feature films from 30 countries
at the AMC/Loews Theater, 175 Tremont St. in Boston Common.  Opening and
closing night Gala Parties following the screenings are the highlights of the
festival, but red carpet affairs, special parties and panel discussions are held
throughout the entire event.  The winners of this year’s awards are announced at
the theatre following the last screening

Tickets will soon be available for purchase, either on our website, at the
AMC/Loews Theater or at the BIFF office.  For more information on ticket
sales, schedules, etc please visit our website www.bifilmfestival.com or contact
us directly at:
info@bifilmfestival.com  
617 482 – 3900

We look forward to seeing you at the festival.

Rosemary Marchetta
Public Relations Manager
www.bifilmfestival.com
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March 6, 2011
Contact: Naomi Kondo
For Immediate Release:
9TH ANNUAL BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL


It gives us great pleasure to announce the upcoming opening of the 9th Annual
Boston International Film Festival, running from April 15 through April 24, 2011.

The Boston International Film Festival is a celebration of the art of film making.  It
encourages and supports independent filmmakers from around the world, bringing
to Boston a dazzling array of both short and feature length films from a select
group of directors. The festival strives to promote understanding of diverse
cultures by displaying the passions and unique vision of these filmmakers, and
promises to both entertain and educate the viewers.  
 
This year we will be screening over 100 short and feature films from 30 countries
at the AMC/Loews Theater, 175 Tremont St. in Boston Common.  Opening and
closing night Gala Parties following the screenings are the highlights of the festival,
but red carpet affairs, special parties and panel discussions are held throughout
the entire event.  The winners of this year’s awards are announced at the theatre
following the last screening

Tickets will soon be available for purchase, either on our website, at the
AMC/Loews Theater or at the BIFF office.  For more information on ticket
sales, schedules, etc please visit our website www.bifilmfestival.com or contact us
directly at:
info@bifilmfestival.com  
617 482 – 3900

We look forward to seeing you at the festival.

Naomi Kondo
Festival Coordinator
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Aprill 15, 2011
Boston, MA

2011 BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
OPENING NIGHT
Today, Friday April 15, is Opening night for the 9th edition of the Boston International
Film Festival.

The Red Carpet Event begins at 5.30 this afternoon in front of the AMCLoews Theatre,
175 Tremont Street, in downtown Boston.  Patrick Jerome, filmmaker and founder of the
festival, together with photographers, representatives of the press and all of the festival
staff will be on hand to greet the participants as they walk down the red carpet and enter
the theatre.

The films to be screened are THE RUDE THE MAD & THE FUNNY, a five minute
comedy by David J. Garfield, PATRIMONY, a drama that focuses on the relationship
between family members after a loved one’s death, and the feature length AY LAV YU a
romantic comedy filmed in Turkey from director Sermiyan Midyat.  More information
about these and all films being screened at the festival can be found on our website www.
bifilmfestival.com.  

The Opening Night Gala Party immediately follows the screening, beginning at around
9.00.  Opening and Closing night Screening  and Gala Party passes are available for
$45.00.  The price for an Individual Session Screening  is $12, and an All Screening
Pass, which allows entry into all of the 42 screening sessions costs $75.  A limited
number of press passes are available.  Please contact our office by phone 617 482 3900
or email at info@bifilmfestival.com to inquire about press pass availability.

The Boston International Film Festival is a celebration of the art of film making.  It
encourages and supports independent filmmakers from around the world, bringing to
Boston a dazzling array of both short and feature length films from a select group of
directors. The festival strives to promote understanding of diverse cultures by displaying
the passions and unique vision of these filmmakers, and promises to both entertain and
educate the viewers.
      
This year we will be screening over 100 short and feature films from 30 countries.
Opening and closing night Gala Parties following the screenings are the highlights of the
festival, but red carpet affairs, special parties and panel discussions are held throughout
the entire event.  The winners of this year’s awards are announced at the theatre
following the last screening

We look forward to seeing you at the festival.
Rosemary Marchetta
Public Relations Manager

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9TH ANNUAL BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL


Opening night at the 9th edition of the Boston International Film Festival promises to be
one of the best ever as film makers, actors, producers, and industry heavyweights from
around the world mingle with hundreds of movie-goers at the AMC/LOEWS Theatre,
175 Tremont Street, for the gala occasion.  The red carpet affair starts before sunset,
where the entire film festival staff, led by filmmaker and festival founder Patrick Jerome is
on hand to greet the stars as they walk down the red carpet and enter the theatre.  
Immediately following the screening, everyone shares their excitement at the Opening
Night Gala celebration.  A complete schedule of the films to be screened at the 2011
festival, as well as information about purchasing tickets can be found online at www.
bifilmfestival.com.  
The Boston International Film Festival is a celebration of the art of film making.  It
encourages and supports independent filmmakers from around the world, bringing to
Boston a dazzling array of both short and feature length films from a select group of
directors. The festival strives to promote understanding of diverse cultures by displaying
the passions and unique vision of these filmmakers, and promises to both entertain and
educate the viewers.  From the thousands of films submitted, the festival has selected
over 100 short and feature length films from more than 30 different countries.  
Many of the films will have their world premier at the festival, such as TOUCH, the story
of an unlikely friendship between a Vietnamese manicurist and an American car
mechanic in modern Los Angeles.  Also premiering is DECOMPOSING TONY
MASLOW, the tale of a distraught author who finds himself implicated in a murder when
he seeks a peaceful setting in which to practice his craft.  PATRIMONY, a 16 minute
film scheduled for opening night, focuses on a critical moment in the relationship between
an elderly man and his daughter-in-law following the unexpected death of his son/her
husband.
Starting on Friday April 15, and every day thereafter until Sunday April 24 one or more
screening sessions are scheduled.  Each session generally includes a feature film and at
least one short film.  Afterwards a moderated question and answer period is held, where
the public can pose questions to the filmmakers. Although the opening and closing night
gala parties are the highlights of the festival, red carpet affairs, special parties and panel
discussions are held throughout the entire event.  All activities are held at or in close
proximity to the AMC/Loews Theatre across from the Boston Commons.  
Screening Session 14, to be held on Monday, April 18, is dedicated entirely to Haiti.  
GERTHY’S ROOTS,  directed by Michael Collins, documents the efforts of community
organizer Gerthy Lahens and Jan Wampler, Professor of Architecture at Massachusetts
Institute of Technology to develop a model for the decentralization of the population of
Haiti into self-sustaining villages.  The following film, HAITI: TRIUMPH, SORROW
AND THE STRUGGLE OF THE PEOPLE, is Haitian born filmmaker Jonas Nosile's
gripping look into both Haiti's past and the state of the Haitian soul today. It gives the
audience a better understanding of the political instability and lack of infrastructure that
have left Haiti so helpless and annihilated following the quake. BOUND BY HAITI is the
story of Aaron Jackson and John Dieubon, two young international activists. These
filmmakers stayed in Port-au-Prince the day of the earthquake and captured the
devastation. Featuring rare footage from immediately following the earthquake, BOUND
BY HAITI  follows these unlikely friends on a journey for change before and after the
most devastating international event of our time.
Tickets for THE LAST SHOT have already sold out.  Directed by Noah Christofer,  this
story follows the lives of an average American family blessed with children of
extraordinary talent who are determined to succeed despite the trying circumstances of
life on turbulent city streets.  On the lighter side, the Japanese film CAST ME IF YOU
CAN tells the story of a supporting actor who longs to be a leading man and gets his
break when cast in a Woody Allen remake. This is the first feature film from director
Atsushi Ogata who is flying in from Tokyo to be present for the Boston premier of his
film.  
One thing that sets the Boston International Film Festival apart from other festivals is the
fact that many actors and filmmakers travel from around the world to participate in the
various festival activities and be present for the screenings of their films. The question and
answer periods following each screening give the audience the opportunity to speak
directly with the filmmakers and appreciate more fully the trials and triumphs that are a
part of making movies.  
Filmmaker Sermiyan Midyat  is arriving from Turkey for the Opening Night feature film,
AY LAV YU.  It is the saga of Yusuf Agha and his extended family, who have been
living in an abandoned village in Turkey for over a century.  This comic tale of love
revolves around the juxtaposition of different cultures and philosophies as Yusuf’s son
Ibrahim brings Jessica, his American love, and her family to stay in this remote village.  
Featuring Sermiyan Midyat as leading actor who also wrote and directed the film, it co-
stars Kathie Gill,  Mariel Hemmingway and Steve Gutenberg.  
The film to be screened on Closing Night, AS IF I’M NOT THERE, is the somber tale
of Samira, a young teacher in a Bosnian village, whose life is turned on its head the day a
soldier walks uninvited into her kitchen and tells her to pack a bag. Written and directed
by Juanita Wilson, the film stars Natasha Petrovic as Samira.
More information on ticket sales, film schedules, and related events can be found on the
festival website www.bifilmfestival.com or by contacting the festival office at
info@bifilmfestival.com  
(tel) 617 482 – 3900


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Aprill 11, 2011
Boston, MA

2011 BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
WORLD PREMIERES AT THE FESTIVAL

The 2011 edition of the Boston International Film Festival will be the setting for the world
premiere of eleven films.  Many of the other feature and short films to be screened are
regional premieres.

The list of world premieres include: Starsucker, The Last Shot, Director’s Cut, Festival,
Henry’s Future, Conception, Decomposing Tony Maslow, The Joneses, My Uncle
Rafael, A Fresh Girl, and Touch.  Representatives from most of these films will be in
attendance at the festival for the screening of their film and question and answer session
immediately following the screening.  For a more in-depth interview with the filmmakers,
interested parties are encouraged to contact the festival office in advance to make the
necessary scheduling arrangements.  More information about these and all films being
screened at the festival can be found on our website www.bifilmfestival.com.  

A limited number of press passes for the festival are available and must be reserved in
advance.  Please contact our office by phone 617 482 3900 or email at
info@bifilmfestival.com to inquire about press pass availability.  Otherwise tickets can be
purchased online through our website,  at the AMC/Loews Theater, 175 Tremont St. in
Boston, or by contacting our office directly   Opening and Closing night Screening  and
Gala Party passes are available for $45.00 on a first come first serve basis. These sell out
quickly and interested parties are advised to purchase their tickets early.  The price for an
Individual Session Screening  is $12, and an All Screening Pass, which allows entry into
all of the 42 screening sessions costs $75.  

The Boston International Film Festival is a celebration of the art of film making.  It
encourages and supports independent filmmakers from around the world, bringing to
Boston a dazzling array of both short and feature length films from a select group of
directors. The festival strives to promote understanding of diverse cultures by displaying
the passions and unique vision of these filmmakers, and promises to both entertain and
educate the viewers.
      
This year we will be screening over 100 short and feature films from 30 countries.
Opening and closing night Gala Parties following the screenings are the highlights of the
festival, but red carpet affairs, special parties and panel discussions are held throughout
the entire event.  The winners of this year’s awards are announced at the theatre
following the last screening


We look forward to seeing you at the festival.

Rosemary Marchetta
Public Relations Manager
www.bifilmfestival.com

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For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2011
Contact: Naomi kondo
BIFF 2011 Awards Winners

Congratulations to all of the filmmakers who participated in the Ninth Annual
Boston International Film Festival. We gathered filmmakers from around the
world, who offered both global and local messages, and we celebrated them for
their outstanding achievements. The winning films were announced at the
closing ceremony of the festival at the AMC/Loews Theatre in Boston
Common on Sunday, April 24, 2011.

FEATURE FILM AWARDS

Indie Spirit Best Picture Award
Jung Ho Kim for “A FRESH GIRL”

Indie Spirit Best Story Line Award
Minh Duc Nguyen for TOUCH

Indie Spirit Best Director Award
Sermiyan Midyat for “AY LAV YU”

Indie Spirit Best Actor Award
Sermiyan Midyat for “AY LAV YU”

Indie Spirit Best Actress Award
Porter Lynn for “TOUCH ”

Indie Spirit Best Cinematography Award
Morgan Schmidt for “TOUCH”

Indie Spirit Special Recognition Award
Bill Willis for “THE LAST SHOT”
Elana Mugdan for “DIRECTOR’S CUT”
Atsushi Ogata for “ CAST ME IF YOU CAN”
Charles Wahl for “WEBDULTRY”

SHORT FILM AWARDS

Indie Soul Best Picture Award
Jay Kamen for “NOT YOUR TIME”

Indie Soul Best Story Line Award
Matt Bird for “COLD SORE”

Indie Soul Best Cinematography Award
Alessandro Rafanelli for “PATRIMONY”

Indie Soul Best Actor Award
James Madio for “APPLE BOX”

Indie Soul Best Director Award
Rick Page for “APPLE BOX”

Indie Soul Special Recognition Award
Donald Marcus for “PATRIMONY”
Elijah Starr “A LETTER TO BIJOU”
Juliana Vicente for “CORES BOTAS”
Chelsea Marino for “THE RETREAT”


DOCUMENTARY AWARDS

Indie Spec Best Documentary Award
Marina Goldoyskaya for “A BITTER TASTE OF FREEDOM”


Indie Spec Best Cinematography Award
Daniel Koff & Nathan Hendrie for “THE PATH / EL SENDERO”


Indie Spec Best Content Award
David Hilbert & Cevin Soling for “IKLAND”


Indie Spec Special Recognition Award
Douglas Ross & Joseph Conforti for “NOT IN MY BACKYARD”
Signe Taylor for “CIRCUS DREAMS”
Tim McCarthy for “HATERS WATCH WHAT LEADERS DO”
Neil Cortell for “THE MEDIA: JOURNALISM IN CRISIS”
Ken Miller for “UNHOLLY GROUND”

ANIMATION AWARD

Best Animated film Award
Sam Chen for “AMAZONIA”

EXPERIMENTAL FILM AWARDS
Best Experimental Picture Award
Matt Power for “THE LOST MIMES OF BORNEO”

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Boston International Film Festival
July 27, 2011
Contact: Michelle Black
info@bifilmfestival.com

The Boston Int’l Film Festival is proud to announce the winners for
this year's Screenplay to Productions Contest.

ROAD TO NOWHERE
By Salma Beiber

PREMEIRO MOVIMENTO
By Ricardo Rodrigues