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THE PHILADELPHIA FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS:

AN EVENING WITH THE CURATORS

(March 5, 2008) Curious as to how films are chosen for the upcoming 17th Philadelphia Film Festival, April 3-15, 2008? Here is your chance to find out how it’s done. The Philadelphia Film Society announces AN EVENING WITH THE CURATORS to inform and excite audience-members about the 260 films and 20 events that form this year’s festival. Open to Philadelphia Film Society members and the general public, the event is free and taking place at the following locations:

UNIVERSITY CITY Tuesday, March 18 7 p.m. The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St.

CENTER CITY Wednesday, March 19 7 p.m. Philadelphia Art Alliance 251 S. 18th St.

BRYN MAWR Thursday, March 27 7p.m. Bryn Mawr Film Institute 824 W. Lancaster Ave.

AN EVENING WITH THE CURATORS will give attendees a behind the scenes look at how films are chosen, which films are a “must-see” and the best way to navigate one of North America’s premier film festivals. Featuring film clips and insider tips, make sure to attend for a complete unveiling of the film festival program guide which includes the following programs:

Film Noir	World Focus	Lights! Camera! Music!
American Discoveries	Documentary Tradition	Indian Cinema Today
Language of Comedy	Festival of Independents	Danger After Dark
Cinema of the Muslim Worlds

AN EVENING WITH THE CURATORS sponsors include the Philadelphia Film Society, PA Film Office, City of Philadelphia, Department of Commerce, The Bridge/National Amusements, TLA Entertainment Group, SCION, Philadelphia Art Alliance, The Rotunda and Penn Cinema Studies, and Bryn Mawr Film Institute.

For information about the 17^th Philadelphia Film Festival, April 3-15, please visit: www.phillyfests.com

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Since 2001, the Philadelphia Film Society remains dedicated to the presentation of film in the Greater Philadelphia area as presenters of the Philadelphia Film Festival and the Philadelphia Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. The Society recognizes the powerful medium of film as artistic expression, a unique force for cultural diversity and international understanding; providing film screenings and events throughout the year. Please visit www.phillyfests.com for additional information.