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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Tejal Shah
Press Manager
press@saiff.org
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HBO® TO SPONSOR SHORT FILM COMPETITION AT
2008 SOUTH ASIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
-- Deadline for entry, August 1, 2008 --
New York, NY - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 – The South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) today announced an open call for entry for its 2008 SHORT FILM COMPETITION, officially sponsored by HBO, known worldwide for such award-winning programs as The Sopranos® and Sex and the City®. SAIFF invites filmmakers to submit their films for the 2008 festival, being held this year from October 22-28, 2008 in New York City. The deadline for submissions is August 1, 2008 and details can be found at www.saiff.org.
“For the past four years, I've seen the enormous talent that the South Asian film community has to offer,” said Shilen Amin, SAIFF President. “This HBO-funded short film competition will help emerging South Asian filmmakers seeking a ‘break’ into the film industry. What better way to be recognized than by their peers, the New York City creative community and HBO.”
One winner, to be chosen from among five finalists, will receive a cash award of $2,500 from HBO. The completed short will also be considered for exhibition on the programming services of HBO!
About SAIFF:The South Asian International Film Festival is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting established and emerging artists from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. With a focus on dynamic, visionary independent cinema, SAIFF aims to bring communities together to support these artists and unite in celebration of a common spirit. For more information, visit: www.saiff.org.
About HBO: Home Box Office, Inc. is the premium television-programming subsidiary of Time Warner Inc., providing two 24-hour pay television services -- HBO and Cinemax -- to over 40 million U.S. subscribers. The services offer the most popular subscription video on demand products, HBO On Demand and Cinemax On Demand, as well as HBO on Broadband, HD feeds, and multiplex channels. Internationally, HBO's branded television networks, along with the subscription video on demand products HBO On Demand and HBO Mobile, bring HBO services to over 50 countries. HBO programming is sold into over 150 countries worldwide. For more information, visit: www.HBO.com.
HBO®, The Sopranos®, and Sex and the City® are service marks of Home Box Office, Inc.
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