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THE INTERNATIONAL FEEL GOOD FILM FESTIVAL 
Hollywood's beautiful new Laemmle Noho 7 Theater; Hollywood, CA - USA
August 3-5, 2012 - WWW.FGFF.ORG

The 5th Annual FEEL GOOD FILM FESTIVAL showcases live-action, animated, short, student, and feature-length films or screenplays with positive themes.  April 15th is the regular submission deadline so submit now:
www.fgff.org  or https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festview=1&festival_id=6743

Since its inception in 2008, FGFF offers independent filmmakers superb hospitality,  enthusiastic audiences, all combining to create a unique festival experience.  Filmmakers receive a VIP pass to the galas where there is elbow-rubbing with producers, directors, and distributors.  The FGFF has honored numerous celebrities, including funnyman Jonathan Winters (“Certifiably Jonathan”), Judd Apatow (“American Storage”), Oscar-winning musical star Shirley Jones (“Elmer Gantry,” “Oklahoma!”, Cheryl Hines (“curb Your Enthusiasm”), Joe Ballarini (“Father vs. Son”), Hal Sparks (“Queer as Folk”), Rainn Wilson (“The Office”), Carlos Mencia (“Comedy Central”). Other stars dotting the FGFF schedule include James Darren, Sally Field, Jorja Fox, Gregory Harrison, Cliff Robertson (“Accidental Icon: The Real Gidget Story”), Greta Gerwig, Iggy Pop (“Art House”), Daniel Baldwin, Orson Bean, Willie Garson, Clint Howard, Craig Sheffer (“Ashley’s Ashes”), Margot Farley, Mitzi Kapture, John Saxon, Tim Thomerson (“God’s Ears”), Anne Hathaway, Leeza Gibbons (“10 Mountains 10 Years”), Beth Grant (“Herpes Boy”), James Hong, Jenna Jameson, Ken Jeong, Josh Meyers, Kristen Ritter, Ian Somerhalder (“How to Make Love to a Woman”), Tim Allen, Louis C.K., Tommy Davidson, Dana Gould, Kathy Griffin, Sarah Silverman (“I am Comic”)and Elaine Hendrix (“The Cloggers”).Also included in the celebrity lineup are Valente Rodriguez(“Happily Divorced” and Rizwan Manji(“Outsourced”).

UPCOMING DEADLINES
April 15, 2012 - Regular Deadline
May 15, 2012 - Late Deadline
May 20, 2012 - Extended Deadline
 
MISSION AND OBJECTIVE:
The Feel Good Film Festival is a film viewing experience for the entire family that encourages the development, production, and distribution of short or feature length films with positive themes, happy endings, that make audiences laugh, and that capture the beauty of our world.

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Feel Good Film Festival judges consist of successful industry pros; past seasons have seen the likes of Barry Blaustein (Director and Producer, “BEYOND THE MAT”), Bill Chott (Actor, "THE RUM DIARY with Johnny Depp), Zachary Matz (awarding-winning Producer “CITY ISLAND” and “JOLENE”), Kevin Kelly (Feature Editor, “G4”), Robert Yu (Head of Acquisitoins at IDCAP Media), Joseph Reitman (Actor “MARRIED WITH CHILDREN”) among others.

FGFF features a star-studded “yellow”-carpet opening night reception for community and filmmakers and screenings all weekend.  Winners share over $100,000 USD in prizes each year in production and post-production services from festival sponsors including Panavision, Adobe, Final Draft, Hollywood Rentals, Roaring Lion, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Greenhouse Studios, Vox, Inc., Shutterstock, New York Film Academy, Showbiz Software, and more.

For the chance to gain exposure and distribution for your work, submit to the Feel Good Film Festival today! 
August 3-5, 2012

Contact:
The Feel Good Film Festival
Director, Karyn Jones
Karyn@fgff.org
OR
Consultant and Founder,
Kristen Ridgway Flores
White Bear PR
kristen@whitebearpr.com
White Bear PR  (www.whitebearpr.com)
 
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