For Immediate Release
Contact: Bernadette Gillota
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FILM FESTIVAL KICK-OFF AND PREMIERE
FILM EVENT AT MERCURY LOUNGE

Cleveland, Ohio, May, 2009 - Join Independent Pictures (IP)at Mercury Lounge
for a party and premiere of the short film WALL OF FAME, Wednesday, June 3 at
9:00 PM (doors open at 8:00). WALL OF FAME, a short film produced as part of
IP's month-long Film Production Internship Program, tells the story of a
Cleveland teen who learns that there's more to his hometown than the famous
people it produced. WALL OF FAME, shot entirely in the Greater Cleveland area
over the span of three days, was written by Cleveland native Carolyn Jack and
executive produced by Bill Lucht of TelLite Communications.

The event at Mercury Lounge, located at 1392 W. 6th in the Warehouse District,
kicks off the 2009 Ohio Independent Film Festival, which marks the
organization's 22nd festival in 15 years. The premiere of WALL OF FAME will
lead off a block of short films from up and coming directors from the US and
across the world. Tickets for the premiere event and celebration are only $5.00
and are available by visiting www.ticketweb.com.

Independent Pictures is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It was founded in 1993
and maintains a rich history of bringing unique and engaging film events to
Cleveland, Ohio and other communities. Independent Pictures is the proud
sponsor of the Ohio Independent Film Festival, Film Production Internship
Program, Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards, and Fiscal Agent Sponsorship
Program. The complete film festival schedule and location information is posted
at www.ohiofilms.com and tickets can be purchased at www.ticketweb.com.

Independent Pictures is a member of Greater Cleveland Community Shares.
Community Shares supports 36 local nonprofits working for long-term, sustainable
solutions to build a stronger Cleveland. Learn more about Community Shares and
supporting social justice
through workplace giving at www.communityshares.org.

INDEPENDENT PICTURES' SPONSORS: Amalfi Productions and Club Roma, Audio Visual
Rentals, Community Shares of Greater Cleveland, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, Ohio
Arts Council, Sherwin Williams and TelLite Communications.

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