Children’s film festival announces preview screening

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Press release here:

ASHEVILLE, NC (Oct. 12, 2009)  – The only children’s film festival in the state announces a press luncheon and preview screening Oct. 23 at noon at Posana Café with food, films and the festival’s Artistic Director, Tim Arem. 

The luncheon includes a screening of short films from the festival and food from one of Asheville’s newest downtown restaurants. Arem will be available to answer questions about the festival at the luncheon.

The festival press luncheon is presented by Fresh Produce.  For additional information on Fresh Produce, visit www.freshproduceclothes.com.
 
About the Festival

The International Children’s Film Festival (AICFF) runs Nov.2-8, 2009.
 
Kid-friendly events include a costume pancake breakfast on November 7 at 8 a.m. in the Savoy Restaurant parking lot.  Following breakfast and free entertainment, attendees follow a drummer in a costume parade to Asheville Pizza & Brewing, where a selection of international short films screens at 10 a.m.
 
2009 festival curator Elizabeth Shepherd, former curator of the Northwest Film Forum in Seattle, said films in this year’s festival will thrill young and adult audiences alike. “The festival is a one-stop destination for the very best in international children’s cinema including eye-popping animation, comedy, fairy tales, edge-of-your-seat adventure, gripping documentaries, and lots of stories sure to make kids stop and think. The Asheville International Children’s Film Festival is a window to the world,” she said.
 
View the full festival lineup at www.aicff.org.
 
Admission to most festival programs is $4 for kids, $5 for adults. Visitors must purchase tickets in advance to all screenings at the AICFF website or by phone at 800-838-3006.