"ONE OF THE FRESHEST LAUGHS" AT THE WORLD PREMIERE OF
"THE DEVIANTS" 9:30P, NOVEMBER 5 AT THE OIFF
A Decade Under the Influence: 10 Year Anniversary OIFF November 1-9,
2003

For Immediate Release: November 4, 2003

Contact: Annetta Marion or Bernadette Gillota, Co-Artistic Directors,
(216) 651-7315

Cleveland, Ohio-The Plain Dealer says, "…enjoy one of the
freshest laughs at the festival," at the world premiere screening
of the feature film THE DEVIANTS, 8p, Tuesday, November 5 at the 10
Year Anniversary OIFF at Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit
Road.

THE DEVIANTS is an outrageous comedy about a matchmaker for people
with unusual dating problems. No matter how strange their behavior,
the matchmaker can find surprising love matches for anyone. However,
when the matchmaker hires a sassy protege and tries to teach her the
tricks of the trade, they both encounter the wildest clients he's
ever had to match up. Surprisingly edgy and refreshingly unique, THE
DEVIANTS brings a European sensibility to the American romantic
comedy, unafraid to explore the funny side of sex and strange side of
relationships. Due to language, nudity and sexual humor, the film is
not recommended for anyone under 17.

This hilarious film features a diverse ensemble cast of attractive
rising talent. Tamara Curry, who stars as matchmaker-in-training
Monique, was just selected by the urban magazine SMOOTH as one of the
top African-American actresses to watch. She most recently starred
with Tim Reid in the independent film FOR REAL, which just opened
this year's Hollywood Black Film Festival. Parry Shen, hailed at the
2002 Sundance Film Festival by many as the top Asian-American actor
of his generation for his starring role in the Paramount Classics
release BETTER LUCK TOMORROW, follows up that amazing performance
with THE DEVIANTS. Already popular with comedy fans for his hilarious
turn in the Sony hit THE NEW GUY, Parry Shen is definitely a star to
watch. Also featured is Shauna Sand, whose recent divorce from
Lorenzo Lamas and outrageous fashion sense have turned her into a
John Waters-style tabloid sensation. Other familiar faces in the cast
include Randy Becker (star of LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!), horror
movie queen Tiffany Shepis (BUNDY, TROMEO & JULIET), Christopher
Bradley (hilarious in BILLY'S HOLLYWOOD SCREEN KISS), Angel Boris
(Playboy Playmate FEAR FACTOR, BEVERLY HILLS 90210) and Ana Mercedes
(Showtime's RUDE AWAKENINGS).

Call (216) 651-7315, email OhioIndieFilmFest@..., or visit
www.ohiofilms.com for hotel information and schedule details for the
10 Year Anniversary OIFF, November 1-9, 2003. Visit www.ticketweb.com
for directions and tickets in advance. Attend the festival for the
details on after-festival parties Thursday, Friday and Saturday
nights.

Independent Pictures is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established
in 1993. IP is the proud sponsor of the Ohio Independent Film
Festival, Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards, Film Production
Training Program, regional AIVF Salons, Fiscal Agent Sponsorship
Program, Speakers Bureau, annual Director of Photography Workshop,
and a variety of curatorial programs.

INDEPENDENT PICTURES' SPONSORS: Association of Independent Video &
Filmmakers, Audio Visual Rentals, Cleveland Cardiovascular Research
Foundation, The Cleveland Foundation, Cleveland Free Times, Cleveland
Public Theatre, Community Shares of Greater Cleveland, Convention &
Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland Inc., Filmmaker Magazine, The
George Gund Foundation, Hampton Inn, www.InkTip.com, Marriott
Residence Inn, Media Design Imaging, Miller Beer, Northern Ohio Live,
The Offset Theory, Ohio Arts Council, Sherwin Williams, Steen
Editorial, United Labor Agency, West Side Cardiology Associates, the
Ohio Humanities Council, a state affiliate of the National Endowment
for the Humanities

Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
(216) 651-7315
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