AMERICAN CHAI ON DVD AT BLOCKBUSTER
http://www.AmericanChai.com

My friends' film just recently got distribution on video. It's kind
of a big deal, so if you're walking around blockbuster without
something to watch, check it out.

-Anup
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PHOTOSHOOT

San Diego Photo Days - Marina Village

Date: Sunday, March 7, 2004
Time: 10:00AM - 3:00PM PST

SAN DIEGO PHOTO DAY AT MARINA VILLAGE
GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAPHERS INTERNATIONAL will be presenting a San
Diego Photo Day. To be held in Marina Village. The Photo Days
are designed to introduce aspiring models and amateur
photographers to each other and the creative world of modeling
and photography. If you are an aspiring model or a photographer
looking to start a modeling portfolio or to update your existing
One, this event is for you. The Photo Days are held monthly all
Year long at various parks and other locations.

MODELS INFORMATION: Open to all aspiring models 14 years and
Older. All models under 18 years of age MUST bring a parent or
Legal guardian present to participate. Modeling attire will be
Fashion, glamour, sportswear, and/or swimsuits. Bring at least
Five to seven outfits for the day. No registration fee for
Models and walk in models are welcome free.

PHOTO CONTEST for prints taken at this event for 8x10 or larger.
Awards will be given to the photographers for 1st place, 2nd
place, and 3rd place for each division, color or black & white
print. You can send in any number of prints. After the contest,
prints will be turned over to the models.

DIRECTIONS: (San Diego, CA)
1936 Quivira Way
FROM INTERSTATE 5: Take the Sea World Drive Exit. From the Sea
World Drive, Take West Mission Bay Drive, On your Right, When
you see a large green sign that says Quivira Road, Get in the
farthest left of the two left turn lanes, Turn Left, Go one very
short block and Turn Left Again. Drive about one half mile and
Marina Village will be on your right. Lots of Free Parking.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please call (619) 575-0100 or write:
Glamour Photographers International, P.O. Box 84374, San Diego,
CA 92138. E-mail: info@...
Web Site: www.glamourphotonet.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS REGISTRATION:
$20/Members
$25/Non-Members
Models are Free, Walk in models are welcome

Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.


Rocky Forguson
Glamour Photographers International
1045 Hawaii Avenue
PO Box 84374, San Diego, CA 92138
(619) 575-0100; Fax: (619) 429-0552
Info@...
Web Site: www.glamourphotonet.com


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The price of the study is a little too steep for me, but the article
is interesting.

-Anup

filmBUZZ RELEASES FIRST COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF FILM FESTIVALS'
INFLUENCE ON INDEPENDENT FILM SECTOR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3, 2004

Preliminary Findings Show Regional Events Are Accurate Indicators of
Arthouse Box Office Success

LOS ANGELES – March 3, 2004 – Independent film research and tracking
firm filmBUZZ released today the first in-depth, nationwide analysis
of film festivals, concluding that these events provide important
indicators forbox office success of specialty films. More than
25,000 audience members, 419 unique film titles, and 63 film
festivals were included in the year-long study, conducted throughout
2003. filmBUZZ estimates that as many as 2 million movie-goers
attend a film festival in the United States each year, reflecting a
loyal independent film audience that may be currently underutilized
by distributors.

"In our exit surveys at film festivals, we discovered that audiences
members'demographics closely mirror those of arthouse patrons," said
Greg Kahn, filmBUZZ President. "These film festival attendees, the
majority of whom live in close proximity to the events, are
pototypical `influencers' who also actively support independent film
outside of the festival circuit. Kahn added, "our research
indicates that film festival audience members are 2 to 3 times more
likely than the typical American filmgoer to see a motion picture in
a theater."

The report focuses on the "playability" of films among core
audiences, demonstrating the value of tracking word-of-mouth at
regional film festivals in order to forecast the box office
potential of a film's theatrical release.

filmBUZZ's 40-page analysis also examines the effect of critical
reviews ontheatrical revenue. In its preliminary analysis of
professional film reviews,filmBUZZ found no correlation between
critical praise and either audience ratings or box office success.

Also highlighted in the report is an analysis of the relative value
of advertising, publicity, award nominations, critical reviews, and
screen penetration on domestic box office sales for independent and
foreign films. The study collectively addresses several important
questions, including:

• How can box official potential be predicted from audience feedback?

• How does the demographic profile of a regional film festival
audience
compare to that of an art house audience and the general American
public?

• How can U.S. film festival audiences predict trends in taste in
the
independent film marketplace?

• How can festivals be effectively utilized to discover new films?

"Priced at $99.99, the report is available for order at filmBUZZ's
website, www.filmbuzzmarketing.com. filmBUZZ, an independent film
tracking firm based in Los Angeles, works with film festivals across
the U.S. to solicit audience feedback to hundreds of independent
films.

NOTE: Highlights of the study are contained in the document found
here:
http://slffpress.c.topica.com/maab0w0aa4SlrbeGZ5Lb/

PRESS CONTACT:
Greg Ptacek – GPA PR
Tel 323-660-1935
Email – gregptacek@...