Italian Film Group is pleased to announce the 2006 New York Italian Film Festival. The premiere annual event celebrating over 100 years of Italian & Italian-American Cinema!

New York Italian Film Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2006

Italian Film Group is pleased to announce the 2006 New York Italian Film Festival. The premiere annual event celebrating over 100 years of Italian & Italian-American Cinema! It will run from October 5th - 8th, 2006. The screenings, events & parties will take place throughout New York City, in a variety of locations. The NYIFF was founded & incorporated in 2000.

The New York Italian Film Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the Italian culture and heritage through Cinema & the Arts.

As October has always been “Italian Heritage” month, the plan is for the festival to segue with the Columbus Day Parade. The festival is expected to attract a multicultural audience. A seamless celebration when the Italian-American spirit soars!


Entries should comply with at least ONE of the following: The film must have an overall Italian or Italian-American theme. The film was directed, produced or stars an Italian or Italian descent. The film was produced in Italy.

Features, Shorts, Documentaries & Student films will be accepted. No entry fee will be required to submit. Please email italianfilmfestival@gmail.com for an official entry submission form. All entries must be received no later than August 1st, 2006.

For more information on National/Regional sponsorship opportunities, partnerships, press inquiries, volunteering or to attend the NYIFF, please email: italianfilmfestival@gmail.com or link to the official site: http://www.nyiff.com



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