CALL FOR SCREENPLAYS for the 2010 Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards

For Immediate Release: October 24, 2009

Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic & Executive Director of
Independent Pictures, presenter of the OISA, (216) 926.6166.

The Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards introduce aspiring writers to
the professionals who can propel real writing careers. Over the years, winning
screenplays have been optioned, other winners have been produced into
full-length feature films; additionally, some winning writers are now well on
their way to professional writing careers. The 2010 Ohio Independent Screenplay
Awards marks
Independent Pictures' 11th  screenplay competition and boasts a seasoned judging
process.

Personal coverage and feedback from programmers and readers on your
screenplay will be available to every screenplay entrant.
Cash prizes are awarded in each of three categories – Best Screenplay, Best
Voice of Color Screenplay (written by or about people of color), and Best
Northcoast Screenplay (set in or about northern Ohio).

Deadlines to submit screenplays for the 2010 screenplay competition
are: February 1; March 1 (late). Please  email ohiofilms@...
or visit withoutabox.com for Screenplay entry information.
Winners will be announced at our 2010 Ohio Independent Film Festival – the week
of May 1, 2010.

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, Fiscal Agent Sponsorship
Program, Speakers Bureau, and the Director of Photography Workshop.

INDEPENDENT PICTURES' SPONSORS: Audio Visual Rentals, Community
Shares of Greater Cleveland, Ohio Arts Council, Sherwin Williams.

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Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
ohiofilms@...
http://www.ohiofilms.com

CALL FOR FILMS AND VIDEOS - 2010 Ohio Independent Film Festival (OIFF).
Presented by Independent Pictures

For Immediate Release: October 24, 2009

Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic Director of Independent Pictures,
presenter of the Ohio Independent Film Festival, (216) 926.6166.

The Ohio Independent Film Festival is among the leading independent
film events in Ohio. The 2010 OIFF, In May 0f 2010 in Cleveland,  Ohio,
will mark our 23nd festival in 16 years. Like many festivals, the
OIFF is a judged and internationally recognized line-up of first-class
independent films from around the world.

But here's what is unique about the OIFF: it only accepts film and
video submissions *without* theatrical distribution and the festival
is programmed 100% from those submissions. Additionally, every film
and video entrant benefits from personal feedback from festival
programmers on his or her film.

So submit your films and videos! Deadlines to submit films and videos
for the 2010 OIFF are: February 1, 2010; March 1, 2010 (late). Please
call (216) 926.6166, email Ohiofilms@...
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entry information. Or visit withoutabox.com to enter via their website.

Independent Pictures is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established
in 1993. IP is the proud presenter of the Ohio Independent Film
Festival, Film Production Training Program, Fiscal Agent Sponsorship
Program, Speakers Bureau, annual Director of Photography Workshop, and
a variety of other film programs.

INDEPENDENT PICTURES' SPONSORS: Audio Visual Rentals,
Community Shares of Greater Cleveland,  Ohio Arts Council, Sherwin
Williams.

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Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio  44102
Ohiofilms@...
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INDEPENDENT PICTURES TO PRESENT FILMS AT PAINESVILLE PARTY IN THE PARK


For Immediate Release: July 12, 2009

Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic Director, (216) 651-7315


Save the dates for the 2009 Painesville Party in the Park, July 17 & 18 where
Independent Pictures will present short films at Midnight – both nights.  The
series of short films were selected from the 2009 Ohio Independent Film Festival
and were among the audience favorites.  A different program will be presented
each night.

Among the selections to be presented are: Death in Charge, Scion, The Sleuth
Incident, Wall of Fame, and many others that a midnight movie crowd will
appreciate.
Produced and managed by the Painesville Community Improvement Corporation, a
501(c)3 non-profit group based in Painesville, the Party in the Park is Ohio's
Largest Free Music Festival and made possible by sponsorship from local and
regional businesses, corporations, and the City of Painesville.
   The event is funded in part by a grant from the Lake County Visitors Bureau
Arts and Cultural Fund to further participation in, and awareness of Arts and
Culture in Lake County.  The PPITP takes place over 3 days in Veterans Park in
beautiful downtown Painesville, OH. During the 3-day event over 30 musical acts
from Ohio and all over the US will perform on 3 stages all day long.
The Party in the Park is not just for music lovers, as the festival offers
programs and games for the whole family including a Kids Zone for children and
Community Stage area with many family friendly events, arts and demonstrations. 
New this year there will be a Cruise-In Friday evening, a motorcycle show
Saturday, and a multi-class Classic & Custom car show will be staged on Sunday
to benefit Juvenile Diabetes.
For food lovers the Party in the Park has over 30 food vendors on hand offering
all types of food such as pizza, gyros, elephant ears, authentic Mexican, Ribs,
Quaker Steak and Lube wings and so much more.  For those of age, select
beverages from Great Lake Brewing Company, Your Vine or Mine and others will be
available.
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.
________________________________________________________________________________\
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Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102 USA
(216) 651-7315
Ohiofilms@...
http://www.ohiofilms.com/

Painesville Community Improvement Corp.
P.O. Box 415
Painesville, OH  44077
www.painesvillecommunityimprovementcorporation.com
Party in the Park (440) 352- 7155
www.parkpartyinfo.com

Premiere Film Event and Party at Mercury Lounge!

Join Independent Pictures for the Premiere of "Wall of Fame"

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Mercury Lounge
1392 W. 6th in the Warehouse District

"Wall of Fame," written by Carolyn Jack, tells the story of a boy who learns
that there's more to his hometown than the famous people it produced.  Set and
filmed entirely in Cleveland, "Wall of Fame" was produced as part of Independent
Pictures' Film Production Internship Program in 2008.

Tickets for the full one hour short film program are only $5.00 and are
available online at www.ticketweb.com or at the door on the night of the event.

The 2009 Ohio Independent Film Festival


  June 4-7, 2009

Cleveland Public Theatre

6405 Detroit Rd.

Join Independent Pictures for another year of great films by emerging
filmmakers!

Some highlights include our special "arts stimulus package" for two spectacular
feature films - FREE admission to the following films:

"Actually, Adieu My Love," directed by Minji Kang (South Korea/USA) on Saturday,
June 6 at 6PM

In "Actually, Adieu My Love," the stories of three different women are told -
but are the three women one in the same?

and

A witty and quirky narrative comedy, "The Business of Story," directed by
Rebecca Ormond (USA) on Sunday, June 7 at 6PM

In "The Business of Story" an anti-social professor, desperate for tenure,
agrees to pen a book of memoires with her seemingly delusional mother.

"The Business of Story" is presented in conjunction with www.geniocity.com.

Additional festival information, including pricing and full film schedule, can
be obtained by visiting our website at www.ohiofilms.com, by calling
216.651.7315 or by emailing t.grida@....

For Immediate Release
Contact:  Bernadette Gillota
								      216-651-7315
								      ohiofilms@...

		     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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SAVE THE DATES – June 3-7, 2009  FOR THE OHIO INDEPENDENT FILM
FESTIVAL
Presented by Independent Pictures

For Immediate Release: May 20, 2009

Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic Director, (216) 651-7315


Save the dates for the 2009 Ohio Independent Film Festival (OIFF),
June 3 - 7 at Cleveland Public Theatre's Gordon Square Theatre, 6405 Detroit Ave
in Cleveland. The 2009 OIFF will mark the organization's 22nd   festival in 15
years. Like many festivals, the Ohio Independent Film Festival presents an
internationally recognized
line-up of first-class independent films from around the world.  The complete
schedule is posted at www.ohiofilms.com and tickets can be purchased at 
www.ticketweb.com.

We are offering our own version of an arts stimulus package by offering free
admission on Saturday, June 6 at 6PM or Sunday, June 7 at 6PM.  Two spectacular
feature films for free – just present your Ohio Unemployment Guide and get in
free for those two screenings. Donations accepted!
In the Saturday night feature at 6PM, ACTUALLY, ADIEU MY LOVE, the stories of
three young women from different backgrounds intersect but the depictions of the
three women actually represent one unified being in different points of life. 
The Sunday night feature at 6PM is THE BUSINESS OF STORY - An anti-social
professor, desperate for tenure agrees to collaborate with her seemingly
delusional mother on a book of childhood reminiscences. This is presented with
the support of Geniocity.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
presenter of the Ohio Independent Film Festival, Film Production Internship
Program, Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards, and Fiscal Agent Sponsorship
Program.

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: Audio Visual Rentals, Community Shares of
Greater Cleveland, Ohio Arts Council, and Sherwin Williams. 
_________________________________________________________________
Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102 USA
(216) 651-7315
Ohiofilms@...
http://www.ohiofilms.com/

CALL FOR FILMS AND VIDEOS - 2009 Ohio Independent Film Festival (OIFF)
Presented by Independent Pictures

For Immediate Release: September 24 , 2008

Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic Director of Independent
Pictures, presenter of the OIFF, (216) 651-7315.

The Ohio Independent Film Festival is among the leading independent
film events in Ohio. The 2009 OIFF, In May 0f 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio,
will mark our 22nd festival in 15 years.  Like many festivals, the
OIFF is a judged and internationally recognized line-up of first-class
independent films from around the world.

But here's what is unique about the OIFF: it only accepts film and
video submissions *without* theatrical distribution and the festival
is programmed 100% from those submissions. Additionally, every film
and video entrant benefits from personal feedback from festival
programmers on his or her film.

So submit your films and videos! Deadlines to submit films and videos
for the 2009 OIFF are: February 1, 2009; March 1, 2009 (late). Please
call (216) 651-7315, email Ohiofilms@... , for film and video
entry information. Or visit withoutabox.com to enter via their website.

Independent Pictures is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established
in 1993. IP is the proud presenter of the Ohio Independent Film
Festival, Film Production Training Program, Fiscal Agent Sponsorship
Program, Speakers Bureau, annual Director of Photography Workshop, and
a variety of other film programs.

INDEPENDENT PICTURES' SPONSORS: Audio Visual Rentals,
Community Shares of Greater Cleveland, Ohio Arts Council, Sherwin
Williams.

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INDEPENDENT PICTURES SEEKS ACTORS FOR SHORT FILM


CALL FOR ACTORS

Independent Pictures is casting four parts for their upcoming three
day film shoot in conjunction with their three week Film Production
Internship Workshop.  Shooting dates are near the end of July.
Four characters:  Young male 14 - 15 years old, his father and mother
forty-ish, and an airport ticket agent written for a female OR male.

Auditions will be two evenings, 4PM to 7 PM, July 8 and 9, at
Independent Pictures offices at 6516 Detroit Ave, Suite 3. Small
stipends will be paid to all actors.


Respond by email or phone to get all the details and schedule your
audition: Paul Cusato 216-496-4823 email: growlerjags@...

Independent Pictures offers job training
              on set of professional film production


For release: June 10, 2008
Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic Director

                  (216) 651-7315


CLEVELAND, Ohio – Independent Pictures will teach marketable
filmmaking skills to local residents this summer by giving them hands-on
experience in the production of an original short film.



Independent Pictures, the nonprofit parent organization of the Ohio
Independent Film Festival, is looking for students age 17 and up for its
2008 Film Production Internship program that will teach Cleveland
students the basics of working on all aspects of a film.



Dedicated to enlivening the arts world and improving the community,
Independent Pictures will provide classroom instruction and on-the-set
experience to 20 interns who will gain valuable entry-level job skills
they can use in Northeast Ohio's developing film industry.


The four-week program culminates in the actual film shoot of "Wall
of Fame." This original short feature film written by Carolyn Jack
tells the gently comic story of a young man who learns that the
hardworking people who stayed in his hometown may be more important than
the famous people who left.



Intern classes begin July 7, 2008, and will end around Aug. 1, 2008.
Applications for the program are currently available by email,
ohiofilms@... <mailto:ohiofilms@...> , or by calling
216.651.7315 .


Independent Pictures' Film Production Internship Program is
supported by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, Tellite Productions, Ward 17
Neighborhood Equity Fund and The Plain Dealer.
_________________________________________________________________
Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102 USA
(216) 651-7315
Ohiofilms@...
www.ohiofilms.com



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Mom gets in for FREE at the
Ohio Independent Film Festival!
Sunday, May 11, 2008

Buy one $10.00 ticket for any program on Mother's Day
and your mom's ticket is free (for that same program)!
All films are being shown at Cleveland Public Theatre, 6405 Detroit Ave,
Cleveland, Ohio 44102.


12:00 pm
The Rapture
Johnny K. Wu
"The Rapture" is the story of two bio-engineered humans, Job and
Midael, destined to become living weapons for the military until they
are spirited away by the female scientist who created them. Dubbed
"Chimaera" by the brilliant but secretive woman they call "Mother",
the two are raised in hiding, each learning to use his own special
abilities: Midael with his razor-sharp organic metal wings, and Job
with his scorpion-like tail and ability to manipulate energy. But
secrets inevitably reveal themselves, and conflict inevitably arises,
from within as well as without. For such is human nature. And Chimaera
are still human, after all...

Your second chance to see this sold-out Saturday night film!

2:00 pm
Dalai Lama Renaissance – presented in partnership with Balanced Living
Magazine
Khashyar Darvich
Forty of the world's most innovative thinkers travel to India in the
Himalayan Mountains to meet with the Dalai Lama to solve many of the
world's problems. What happened was surprising and unexpected.
Narrated by actor Harrison Ford.

4:00 pm
Shorts Program 3

7:00 pm
Shorts Program 4
presented in partnership with Greater Cleveland Community Shares

Each shorts program includes a variety of short films on a variety of
topics from a variety of filmmakers from the US and across the world!

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. IP is
the proud presenter of the Ohio Independent Film Festival, Film
Production Internship Program, Fiscal Agent Sponsorship Program,
Speakers Bureau, the Director of Photography Workshop, and a variety
of film related programs.

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
http://www.communityshares.org/

INDEPENDENT PICTURES' SPONSORS: AudioVisual Rentals, Community Shares
of Greater Cleveland, www.InkTip.com <http://www.inktip.com/> , Media
Design Imaging, Ohio Arts Council, Sherwin Williams.

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Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
216.651.7315
OhioIndieFilmFest@...

Join the Domestic Violence Center in supporting our friends
Independent Pictures
on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 12 noon for a special screening of the
independent film "War Eagle, Arkansas" at the Ohio Independent Film
Festival!
Receive a discounted program ticket by bringing a donation that will
go back to The Domestic Violence Center!

"War Eagle," starring Brian Dennehy, Mare Winningham and Mary Kay
Place is a character-driven drama about a young man's choice of
whether to leave his family and friends for a career in baseball or
stay and redeem his struggling community. The story takes place over a
few pivotal weeks in the summer after Enoch Cass' (played by Luke
Grimes of Dayton) senior year, and is set against the backdrop of
Arkansas' beautiful Ozark Mountains.
Tickets for the program are $10.00 for adults or $5.00 for children
under 18…but if you bring a donation of any unused, unopened product
of any of the following items:
				 •  deodorant
				 •  lotions
				 •  baby wipes
				 •  coffee
				 •  women's socks or journals

you'll receive a $10.00 program ticket for just $5.00 (at the door)!
All products taken in that afternoon will be donated back to the
Domestic Violence Center of Cleveland!
The 2008 Ohio Independent Film Festival (OIFF) will be held
May 5-11 at Cleveland Public Theatre's Gordon Square Theatre,
6405 Detroit Ave in Cleveland, Ohio. The OIFF is among the leading
independent film events in Ohio; the 2008 OIFF will mark the
organization' s 21st festival in 15 years. Like many festivals, the
Ohio Independent Film Festival presents an internationally recognized
line-up of first-class independent films from around the world.
The complete schedule is posted at www.ohiofilms.com.
Independent Pictures and The Domestic Violence Center are proud
members of Greater Cleveland Community Shares.
SEE YOU THERE!
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Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
www.ohiofilms.com
216.651.7315

TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THE OHIO INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL presentation at
the Rock Hall, May 9, 2008
Presented by Independent Pictures
For Immediate Release: April 25, 2008

Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic Director, (216) 651-7315



Cleveland, Ohio (April, 2008) – Independent Pictures, an innovative
film organization in Ohio dedicated to freedom of expression through the
art of independent media, will hold a special benefit to support
Independent Pictures' Film Production Internship Program,
Friday, May 9, 2008.   The benefit will include a special screening of
Independent Pictures'
Board Member and Cleveland independent filmmaker Todd Kwait's
documentary,
Chasin' Gus' Ghost.  The event will begin at the Rock & Roll
Hall of Fame and Museum at 7:00 PM, immediately   followed by a
reception at the newly renovated Park Lane Villa Ballroom in
Cleveland's      University   Circle.   A part of Independent
Pictures' annual Ohio Independent Film Festival,     held May 4, -
11, 2008, tickets for this one-time special event are $75.00.

   Chasin' Gus' Ghost traces the roots of American music,
beginning in the 1920's with Gus Cannon and Cannon's Jug
Stompers and weaving its way through time to show the
influences on the 1960's folk and rock movements.  The film includes
interviews and live
performances with many familiar faces of American music, all influenced
by the great jug
band musicians of our past.  Five years in the making, Chasin'
Gus' Ghost was written and
directed by Clevelander Todd Kwait.



For more information about Independent Pictures or to purchase tickets
for either the
special event or the Ohio Independent Film Festival, contact Bernadette
Gillota at 216-651-7315, or visit www.ticketweb.com
<http://www.ticketweb.com/> . For more information about Todd Kwait or
Chasin' Gus' Ghost, contact Todd Kwait    via
http://www.chasingusghost.com/ <http://www.chasingusghost.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.

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: Audio Visual Rentals, Community Shares
of Greater Cleveland, www.InkTip.com, Media Design Imaging, Ohio Arts
Council, and Sherwin Williams.
Event Sponsor: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

_________________________________________________________________
Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio  44102 USA
(216) 651-7315
OhioIndieFilmFest@...
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DAY BY DAY AT THE 2008 OHIO INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL,

MAY 5 – 11

For Immediate Release: April 17, 2008
Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic Director / Independent Pictures,
(216) 651-7315.

Cleveland, Ohio-Please join us for the 2008 Ohio Independent Film
Festival, May 5 – 11, 2008.
Most events are presented at Cleveland Public Theatre's Gordon Square
Theatre, 6405 Detroit Ave.,and vary in price per program. Surf
www.ohiofilms.com for the complete festival schedule. Visit
www.ticketweb.com for directions and advance ticket sales.Attend the
festival for details on after-festival parties Thursday, Friday,
Saturday and Sunday. Some daily highlights include:

· Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 7PM - ERIE QUEERIE SHORTS PROGRAM. Presented
in partnership with the Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual, and Transgender Center of
Cleveland.  A series of  gay-themed short films from around the world.


· Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 7PM -   WHO DOES SHE THINK SHE IS? Presented
in Partnership with Geniocity.com.  How does an artist balance the need to
create, to make sense of one's life through stories, songs, painting, and
sculpture and the demands of family? Historically, women have not been able to
mother and make art - neither pay.


· Thursday, May 8, 2008: OHIO DAY, films written,directed,
photographed, and starring Ohioans, starting at 2PM and running until
10PM.

     * 2PM     MISADVENTURE ,
     * 4PM     SHORTS
     * 6PM     we present THE COURIER and
     * 8PM     is KINGSBURY RUN.


· Friday, MAY 9 - 7PM : CHASIN' GUS'GHOST . A documentary of
the history of jug band music. A special event at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
and Museum. Post screening party at the newly renovated Park Lane Villa
Ballroom.  This event is a benefit for Independent Pictures Film Production
Internship Program. Tickets are $75 and available at ticketweb.com.


· Saturday, May 10, NOON - 8PM: Short and feature films, including at

12NOON – WAR EAGLE, ARKANSAS.War Eagle is a character-driven drama
about a young man's choice of whether to leave his family and friends
for a career in baseball or stay and redeem his struggling community.

· Sunday, MAY 11, 12NOON -10PM:Short and feature films all day and
night. At 12noon we present the second screening of the sold out THE
RAPTURE premiere from the previous night. The feature film by Johnny K. Wu has a
limited number of seats available.

At 2PM – DALAI LAMA RENAISSANCE, 4PM Shorts Program and 7PM a shorts
program presented in partnership with Community Shares of
Greater Cleveland.


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. IP is
the proud presenter of the Ohio Independent Film Festival, Film
Production Internship Program, Fiscal Agent Sponsorship Program,
Speakers Bureau, the Director of Photography Workshop, and a variety of film
related programs.

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
<http://www.communityshares.org/> .


INDEPENDENT PICTURES' SPONSORS:  AudioVisual Rentals, Community Shares
of Greater Cleveland, www.InkTip.com <http://www.inktip.com/> , Media
Design Imaging, OhioArts Council, Sherwin Williams.



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SAVE THE DATES – MAY 5-11,2008 FOR THE OHIO INDEPENDENT FILM
FESTIVAL
Presented by Independent Pictures

For Immediate Release: April 10, 2008

Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic Director, (216) 651-7315


Save the dates for the 2008 Ohio Independent Film Festival (OIFF),
May 5-11 at Cleveland Public Theatre's Gordon Square Theatre,
6405 Detroit Ave in Cleveland, Ohio. The OIFF is among the leading
independent film events in Ohio; the 2008 OIFF will mark the
organization's 21st  festival in 15 years. Like many festivals, the
Ohio Independent Film Festival presents an internationally recognized
line-up of first-class independent films from around the world.
The complete schedule is posted at www.ohiofilms.com and tickets can
be purchased at  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 festival kicks off on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7PM with a feature
film, THEATRE DE LA MODE, presented in conjunction with Fashion Week
Cleveland.

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: Audio Visual Rentals, Community Shares
of Greater Cleveland, www.InkTip.com, Media Design Imaging, Ohio Arts
Council, and Sherwin Williams.
_________________________________________________________________
Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102 USA
(216) 651-7315
(216) 651-7317 Fax
OhioIndieFilmFest@...
http://www.ohiofilms.com/

CALL FOR FILMS AND VIDEOS - 2008 Ohio Independent Film Festival  (OIFF)
Presented by Independent Pictures

For Immediate Release: April 22, 2007

Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic Director of Independent
Pictures, presenter of the OIFF, (216) 651-7315.

  The Ohio Independent Film Festival is among the leading independent
film events in Ohio. The 2008 OIFF, In May 0f 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio,
will mark our 21st   festival as well as a change in season for the
event.  Like many festivals, the OIFF is a judged and internationally
recognized line-up of first-class independent films from around the world.

But here's what is unique about the OIFF: it only accepts film and video
submissions *without* theatrical distribution and the festival is
programmed 100% from those submissions.  Additionally, every film and
video entrant benefits from
personal feedback from festival programmers on his or her film.

So submit your films and videos! Deadlines to submit films and videos
for the
2008 OIFF are: December 1, 2007; January 15, 2008 (late). Please call
(216) 651-7315, email OhioIndieFilmFest@..., for film and video
entry information. Or visit withoutabox.com to enter via their website.

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

INDEPENDENT PICTURES' SPONSORS: Audio Visual Rentals, Cleveland Public
Theatre, Community Shares of Greater Cleveland, Filmmaker Magazine,
Ohio Arts Council, Sherwin Williams.

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

SCREENPLAY COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Sponsored by Independent Pictures and www.InkTip.com

For Immediate Release: April 16, 2007

Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic Director of Independent
Pictures, (216) 651-7315.

Independent Pictures (IP) is proud to announce the Winners for the
2006 Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards, the organization's
eleven-year-old screenplay competition. Drum roll please…

The winner of IP's Best Screenplay is:
1st Place: "Limbo" by Phil Marley

The winner of IP's Best Voice of Color Screenplay Screenplay is:
1st Place: "MSG Added" by Susan Rossi

The winners of IP's Best Northcoast Screenplay are:
1st Place: "Wake Up!" by Victor Imperi & Christopher A. Green


Honorable Mention in Best Northcoast Screenplay Category: "Eva Eva" by
Maria Gigante


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. IP's
programs include the Ohio Independent Film Festival, Film Production
Training Program, Fiscal Agent Sponsorship Program, Speakers Bureau,
annual Director of Photography Workshop, and a variety of other film
programs.

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: Audio Visual Rentals, Community Shares
of Greater Cleveland,  Filmmaker Magazine, The George Gund Foundation,
www.InkTip.com, Media Design Imaging, Ohio Arts Council, Sherwin Williams.

Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
216.651.7315
OhioIndieFilmFest@...

FESTIVAL'S AWARD-WINNING FILMS ANNOUNCED

For Immediate Release: March 19, 2007

Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic Director of Independent
Pictures, (216) 651-7315.

Independent Pictures is pleased to announce the winners of the 2006
Ohio Independent Film Festival -- bestowed to the best films from the
November 2006 Ohio Independent Film Festival. The winners were
selected by a jury from a set of nominees that were chosen by IP's
Screening Committee. Three categories comprise the awards.
…And the winners are:

BEST SHORT
The Double Woman by Carla B. Guttmann
www.keptinsight.com

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Beating the Biological Clock by Cathleen Ashworth
www.rit.edu/~ccapph

BEST  NARRATIVE FEATURE
The Greater Good by Mike Bizzarri
www.onlocationmm.com


Independent Pictures is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established
in 1993. IP's programs include the Ohio Independent Film Festival,
Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards, Film Production Training Program,
Fiscal Agent Sponsorship Program, Speakers Bureau, annual Director of
Photography Workshop, and a variety of curatorial programs.
INDEPENDENT PICTURES' SPONSORS: Audio Visual Rentals, Community Shares
of Greater  Cleveland, Filmmaker Magazine, The George Gund Foundation,
www.InkTip.com, Media Design Imaging, Ohio Arts Council, Sherwin Williams.

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.

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Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
(216) 651-7315
OhioIndieFilmFest@...
http://www.ohiofilms.com

News Release
20 February 2007
  - for immediate release

OSCAR NIGHT® in Cleveland – presented by Independent Pictures,
Sponsored by Roetzel & Andress©

(CLEVELAND, OH) – Local non-profit, INDEPENDENT PICTURES (IP),
will provide Academy Awards® enthusiasts the
opportunity to take part in an American tradition, the broadcast of
the 79th Academy Awards® ceremony at Oscar Night® America (ONA).  ONA
is the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' grassroots program
that enables charities, such as northeastern Ohio's Independent
Pictures, to host the only licensed ONA in the Cleveland television
market as their winter fund raising event this year.

Mayor David Bentkowski, www.davidbentkowski.com ,  will be the
official Emcee for the evening.  On December 10, 2003, Attorney David
Bentkowski became the youngest Mayor in the history of the City of
Seven Hills. Elected at age 31, he is also believed to be one of the
youngest mayors serving in the State of Ohio.

• Sunday, February 25, 2007, 7PM – Midnight
• Location:  The Clifton Club, 17884 Lake Road, Lakewood, Ohio
• Ticket Price: $75
• Purchase Tickets: www.ticketweb.com or by mailing your check, money
order or cashiers check to: Independent Pictures, 1392 W. 65th Street,
Cleveland, OH 44102
              ** Your name will be held at the door**

• The ONA event will feature a "Spago style" meal and reception and
include the live broadcast of the Awards presentation, live from the
Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, which will be televised by Cleveland's ABC
Television affiliate.  There will also be live entertainment during
the commercial segues and take-away gifts for each guest.

• Unique to this year's event presented by IP will be a display of an
amazing array of vintage Hollywood memorabilia such as Jean Harlow
personal nightgown, the screen worn costume worn by Doris Day in "Love
Me or Leave Me," Viven Leigh's gloves from "Gone with the Wind," only
to name a few of the outstanding items.

The mission of IP is to ensure freedom of expression through the art
of independent media in the larger struggle for social justice and
equality.  IP accomplishes its mission by supporting emerging media
artists through a variety of programs and services, and by providing a
consistent, reputable venue for media work the public would not
otherwise see in Ohio.  This requires not only programs geared to the
artist but also education and audience building activities.

Tickets are still available through www.ticketweb.com.

Contact:
Mr. Jeffery Mannies, Event Coordinator / SRO Entertainment
jefferymannies@...
OR
Bernadette Gillota, Artistic Director / Independent Pictures
ohioindiefilmfest@...

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP; DEADLINE NOV 3 TO SIGN UP.

Sponsored by Independent Pictures, Media Design Imaging, Kodak, Ideastream,
Fletcher Chicago, and Panasonic Broadcast.



For Immediate Release: November 2, 2006

Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic Director, (216) 651-7315.



Cleveland, Ohio- Independent Pictures and Media Design Imaging are proud
to present the wildly popular 7th Annual Director of Photography
Workshop 10a-6p on Sunday, November 5th at IDEASTREAM, 1375 Euclid
Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. Workshop cost is $75 (must be paid in advance
at www.ticketweb.com) and includes lunch the day of the workshop and a
pass to the Ohio Independent Film Festival the entire week.

With Robert C. Banks, Jr., Matthias Saunders, and Adam White as
instructors, this IP signature event, allows participants to help DPs
light and shoot scenes on 16mm film, 35mm film and in HD which are then
screened the next weekend at the festival.



The screening is scheduled for Friday, 11/10/06 at 7:30PM  in Cleveland
Public Theatre's Gordon Square Theatre, 6405 Detroit Ave. in
Cleveland, Ohio.



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. IP is the proud
presenter of the Ohio Independent Film Festival, Film Production
Training Program, Fiscal Agent Sponsorship Program, Speakers
Bureau, annual Director of Photography Workshop, and a variety of film
related programs.


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: Association of Independent Video &
Filmmakers, Audio Visual Rentals, Community Shares of Greater Cleveland,
Filmmaker Magazine, The George Gund Foundation, www.InkTip.com,
Media Design Imaging, Ohio Arts Council,
Sherwin Williams, Chipotle, Gillota Inc., Stella Artois, Margaret Wong &
Assoc. Co. LPA, American Friends Service Committee, Ideastream,  Touch
Supper Club, Fletcher Chicago and Panasonic Broadcast.



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Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street

Cleveland, Ohio 44102

(216) 651-7315

OhioIndieFilmFest@...

http://www.ohiofilms.com



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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2006 OHIO INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL,

NOVEMBER 5-12, 2006
For Immediate Release: October 30, 2006

Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic Director, Independent Pictures,
(216) 651-7315.

Cleveland, Ohio-Please join us for the 2006 Ohio Independent Film
Festival,
November 5-12. All events are presented at Cleveland Public
Theatre's Gordon Square Theatre, 6405 Detroit Ave. and are
$10/program unless otherwise noted. Surf www.ohiofilms.com for the
complete festival schedule, and www.travelcleveland.com for hotel and
visitor information. Visit www.ticketweb.com for directions and advance
ticket sales. Attend the festival for details on after-festival parties
Thursday, Friday,Saturday and Sunday nights. Some daily highlights
include:

· Sunday, November 5, 10a-6p: 7th ANNUAL DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY (DP)
WORKSHOP
with Robert C. Banks, Jr., Matthias Saunders, and Adam White. An IP
signature event, this wildly popular, hands-on workshop allows
participants to help DPs light and shoot scenes on 16mm film, 35mm film
and in HD which is then screened the next weekend at the festival. Fee
is $75, which includes lunch the day of the workshop and a pass to the
festival the following week. Limited seating available, reservations
must be made and paid for in advance, deadline November 3. Location is
at the Ideastream, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.


· Tuesday, November 7, 6PM – Opening night film – CAR
STORIES.  With every ticket purchased for this film, the Grand Prix of
Cleveland will give away 2 general admission tickets (good on Friday,
6/22) to the 2007 Grand Prix of Cleveland.  Stop by to see their show
car parked out in front of the theatre.


· Wednesday, November 8, 8PM -- With the border fence scheduled to be
built most should find tonight's double feature on immigration
enlightening. 2000 MILES NORTH and LETTERS FROM THE OTHER SIDE both deal
with immigration; from Guatemala to Ohio and across the Mexican/American
border.



   · Thursday, November 9, ALL DAY - OHIO DAY.  Films written,
directed, photographed, and starring Ohioans, starting at 2PM and ending
at 10PM.  Meet the filmmakers after every screening.


· Friday, November 10, 6PM – 10PM. Assorted short films all
evening.  We start with a shorts program that features a documentary on
the latest urban craze, ADVENTURES IN GEOCACHING.


· Saturday, November 11, 6PM. AMERICAN SCARY. American Scary is a
look at the nation's tradition of horror hosting, from Ghoulardi to
Ghoul-A Go-Go. Follow this American folk art form from its glamorous
beginnings, through repeated waves of popularity, to its scrappy
resurgence and survival in the age of cable access and the internet.


· Sunday, November 12, 4PM. BEYOND THE CALL. In a Mother Teresa meets
Indians Jones adventure three middle-aged men, former soldiers and
modern day knights, travel the world delivering life saving humanitarian
aid directly into the hands of civilians in some of the most dangerous
yet beautiful places on Earth, the front lines of war.


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. IP is the proud
presenter of the Ohio Independent Film Festival, Film Production
Training Program, Fiscal Agent Sponsorship Program, Speakers Bureau,
annual Director of Photography Workshop, and a variety of film related
programs.

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: Association of Independent Video &
Filmmakers, Audio Visual Rentals, Community Shares of Greater Cleveland,
Filmmaker Magazine, The George Gund Foundation, www.InkTip.com
<http://www.InkTip.com> , Media Design Imaging, Ohio Arts Council,
Sherwin Williams, Chipotle, Gillota Inc., Stella Artois, Margaret Wong &
Assoc. Co. LPA, American Friends Service Committee, Ideastream, and
Touch Supper Club.



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Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street

Cleveland, Ohio 44102

(216) 651-7315

OhioIndieFilmFest@...

http://www.ohiofilms.com





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DAY BY DAY AT THE 2006 OHIO INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, NOVEMBER 5-12.

For Immediate Release: October 12, 2006
Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic Director / Independent Pictures,
(216) 651-7315.

Cleveland, Ohio-Please join us for the 2006 Ohio Independent Film
Festival,
November 5-12.. All events are presented at Cleveland Public Theatre's
Gordon Square Theatre, 6405 Detroit Ave., and are $10/program. Surf
www.ohiofilms.com for the complete festival schedule.  Visit
www.ticketweb.com for directions and advance ticket sales. Attend the
festival for details on after-festival parties Thursday, Friday,
Saturday and Sunday nights with Stella Artois as the festival party
sponsor. Some daily highlights include:

· Sunday, November 5, 10AM-6PM: 7th ANNUAL DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
(DP) WORKSHOP
  with Robert C. Banks, Jr., Adam White, and Matthias Saunders. An IP
signature event, this wildly popular, hands-on workshop allows
participants to help DPs light and shoot scenes on 16mm film, 35mm
film and in HD which are then screened the next weekend at the
festival. Fee is $75, which includes lunch (provided by CHIPOTLE) the
day of the workshop and a free pass to the festival the entire week.
Limited seating available, reservations must be made and paid for in
advance, deadline November 1. Location is at  IDEASTREAM , 1375 Euclid
Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.

· Tuesday, November 7, 6PM , CAR STORIES - From Henry Ford's Model T
to the Honda Hybrid, if you have a passion for cars, you aren't alone.
  Stop by this screening to see the Grand Prix of Cleveland's show car
parked in front of the theatre and get general admission tickets the
Grand Prix of Cleveland 2007 with every ticket purchased for this film.
Followed, 8PM by the documentary UGANDA RISING.
For children who have never known peace, the fight for hope never
ends. Uganda Rising chronicles the 20-year civil war raging in
Northern Uganda between the Ugandan Government and the Lord's
Resistance Army.  This film is sponsored by American Friends Service
Committee and its Africa Initiative Program featuring the Red Hot
Embers Visual Display.

· Wednesday, November 8,  at 6pm we present a shorts program—and then
at 8PM – two films on immigration sponsored by Margaret Wong & Assoc.
Co, LPA.
2000 MILES NORTH
2000 Miles North takes a humanizing look at illegal immigration by
examining its impact in rural Ohio's Tuscarawas County, where a
thousand Guatemalans have found a home in the last decade.
&
LETTERS FROM THE OTHER SIDE
LETTERS FROM THE OTHER SIDE interweaves video letters carried across
the U.S./Mexico order with the intimate stories of women left behind
in post-NAFTA Mexico. By focusing on a side of the immigration story
rarely told by the media or touched upon in our national debate,
LETTERS paints a complex portrait of families torn apart by economics,
communities dying at the hands of globalization, and governments
incapable or unwilling to do anything about it.

· Thursday, November 9, 2PM-8PM: OHIO DAY, films written, directed,
photographed, and starring Ohioans, starting at 2PM and running until
10PM. 2PM –Shorts, At 4PM we present AFTER THE INVASION OF THE GIANT
TERMITES, at 6PM we present THE GREATER GOOD and at 8PM is HORRORS OF WAR.

· Friday, November 10: 6PM  : ADVENTURES IN GEOCACHING (with a raffle
with prizes provided by Tupperware and the Cleveland Metroparks), THE
BEEHIVE – a short documentary on a super stylized salon in Walla Walla
Washington, and THEMES – an artistic look at the current state of the
world.
  8PM brings on another program of short films.

· Saturday, November 11, NOON - 8PM: Short and feature films all day
and night,
one highlight at 4PM is the Ohio premiere of the feature film THE HIP
HOP PROJECT –
From Executive Producers Bruce Willis and Queen Latifah, THE HIP HOP
PROJECT is the dynamic and inspirational story of a group of   New
York City teenagers who transform their life stories into powerful
work of art, using hip hop as a vehicle for self-development and
personal discovery.

· Sunday, November 12, noon-8p: Short and feature films all day and
night, one
highlight - at 2PM is the Ohio premiere of the feature film DRESS
REHEARSAL, an intricately told story of actors, their dreams, and
disappointments. At 6PM we present our FAVORITE SONS PROGRAM– a series
of shorts from Matt Bartel, Robert Banks, and Chip Karpus.

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. IP is
the proud presenter of the Ohio Independent Film Festival, Film
Production Training Program, Fiscal Agent Sponsorship Program, Speakers
Bureau, annual Director of Photography Workshop, and a variety of film
related programs.

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: Association of Independent Video &
Filmmakers, Audio Visual Rentals, Community Shares of Greater
Cleveland,
Filmmaker Magazine, The George Gund Foundation, www.InkTip.com,
Media Design Imaging, Ohio Arts Council, Sherwin Williams, Chipotle,
Gillota Inc., Stella Artois, Margaret Wong & Assoc.Co. LPA, American
Friends Service Committee.

ALL DAY DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP -  NOV 5, 2006
Presented by Independent Pictures

For Immediate Release: October 3, 2005

Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic Director, (216)651-7315

Cleveland, Ohio - Independent Pictures and Media Design Imaging are
proud to present the wildly popular 7th Annual Director of Photography
Workshop 10a-6p on Sunday, November 5th at IDEASTREAM, 1372 Euclid
Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. Workshop cost is $75 (must be paid in
advance) and includes lunch the day of the workshop, a tour of
Ideastream, and a free pass to the 2006 Ohio Independent Film Festival
for the rest of the week.

Join us for an all day workshop on filmmaking. Learn techniques and
experience the different directorial viewpoints of three Director of
Photography experts, Robert C. Banks, Jr, Adam White, and Matthias
Saunders. Participants will be involved in a hands-on experience as
each DP is given a raw script, a bare set, and basic lighting and grip
equipment, and is faced with the challenge of creating a film. Each DP
will create a lighting design with volunteer assistance (participants)
as crew or cast, then record the results on 16mm film, 35mm film film
(courtesy of Kodak, Inc.) and in HD. The film will then be processed
and screened the next weekend at the 2006 Ohio Independent Film
Festival, Cleveland Public Theatre's Gordon Square Theatre, 6405
Detroit Ave. in Cleveland, Ohio.

Enrollment   is limited so reservations must be made and paid for in
advance. Send your $75 check (made out to Independent Pictures) to
OIFF, 1392 West 65th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44102 along with your
name, address, phone number and email address. The deadline to
register is November 1. Bring notes, dress casually, and come to a
relaxed atmosphere to learn and network.

Independent Pictures is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It maintains
a rich history of bringing unique and engaging film events to
Cleveland, Ohio and other communities. IP is the proud presenter of
the Ohio Independent Film Festival, Film Production Training Program,
regional AIVF salons, Fiscal Agent Sponsorship Program, Speakers
Bureau, annual Director of Photography Workshop, and a variety of
other film related programs.

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: Association of Independent Video &
Filmmakers, Audio Visual Rentals, Community Shares of Greater
Cleveland, Filmmaker Magazine, The George Gund Foundation,
www.InkTip.com, Media Design Imaging, Ohio Arts Council, Sherwin
Williams, Chipotle, Stella Artois, Gillota Inc., Margaret W. Wong &
Assoc. Co., LPA, American Friends Service Committee.
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Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102 USA
(216) 651-7315
(216) 651-7317 Fax
OhioIndieFilmFest@...
http://www.ohiofilms.com/

SAVE THE DATES -  NOVEMBER 5-12, 2006 FOR THE OHIO INDEPENDENT FILM
FESTIVAL
Presented by Independent Pictures

For Immediate Release: September 21, 2006

Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Co-Founding Artistic
Director, (216) 651-7315


Save the dates for the 2006 Ohio Independent Film Festival (OIFF),
November 5-12 at Cleveland Public Theatre's Gordon Square Theatre,
6405 Detroit Ave in Cleveland, Ohio.  The OIFF is one of the leading
independent film events in Ohio; the 2006 OIFF will mark the
organization's 20th festival in 13 years. Like many festivals, the
Ohio Independent Film Festival presents an internationally recognized
line-up of first-class independent films from around the world. "The
films were so unique – the entire scene was electrifying", comments
Brandon Harrison – Photographer & Filmmaker.

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. IP is
the proud sponsor of the Ohio Independent Film Festival, Film
Production Training Program, Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards,
Fiscal Agent Sponsorship Program, Speakers Bureau, annual Director of
Photography Workshop, a variety of curatorial programs, and Oscar
Night® America.

The festival kicks off on Sunday, November 5, 2006 with an all day
Director of Photography Workshop held at IDEASTREAM, 1375 Euclid
Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio.

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: Association of Independent Video &
Filmmakers, Audio Visual Rentals, Community Shares of Greater
Cleveland, Filmmaker Magazine, The George Gund Foundation,
www.InkTip.com, Media Design Imaging, Ohio Arts Council, and Sherwin
Williams.
_________________________________________________________________
Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102 USA
(216) 651-7315
(216) 651-7317 Fax
OhioIndieFilmFest@...
http://www.ohiofilms.com/

CALL FOR SCREENPLAYS for the 2006 Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards
-sponsored by www.InkTip.com

For Immediate Release: August 28, 2006

Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic & Executive Director of
Independent Pictures, presenter of the OISA, (216) 651-7315.

The Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards introduce aspiring writers to
the professionals who can propel real writing careers.  Over the
years, winning screenplays have been optioned, other winners have
been produced into full-length feature films; additionally, some
winning writers are now well on their way to professional writing
careers.  The 2006 Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards marks
Independent Pictures' 10th annual screenplay competition and boasts a
seasoned judging process.

Personal coverage and feedback from programmers and readers on your
screenplay will be available to every screenplay entrant.  Finalists
and winners are awarded submission to Hollywood and NYC producers,
talent management companies and production companies-the introduction
to a real writing career.  On top of all that, winners receive even
more -  representation/promotion by www.InkTip.com.   Three prizes
are awarded in various categories.

Deadlines to submit screenplays for the 2006 screenplay competition
are: October 1; November 1 (late). Please call (216) 651-7315, email
OhioIndieFilmFest@..., or visit www.ohiofilms.com for Screenplay
entry information.  Or visit withoutabox.com for an early entry
discount (September 1).

Winners will be announced at our Oscar Night America Benefit Party in
February 2007.

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: Audio Visual Rentals, Community
Shares of Greater Cleveland, Filmmaker Magazine, The George Gund
Foundation, www.InkTip.com, Ohio Arts Council, Sherwin Williams.

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Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
(216) 651-7315
(216) 651-7317 fax
OhioIndieFilmFest@...
http://www.ohiofilms.com

CALL FOR FILMS AND VIDEOS
2006 Ohio Independent Film Festival (OIFF)

For Immediate Release: March 27, 2006

Contact: Annetta Marion or Bernadette Gillota, Co-Founding Artistic Directors of
Independent Pictures, presenter of the OIFF, (216) 651-7315.

"What would filmmaking be without quality film festivals?  The OIFF ranks with
the best,"
say Patrick Shen and Greg Bennick, festival  veterans with their film FLIGHT
FROM DEATH:
THE QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY.  The Ohio Independent Film Festival is among the
leading
independent film events in Ohio.  The 2006 OIFF, this November in Cleveland,
Ohio, will
mark our 20th festival.  Like many festivals, the OIFF is a judged and
internationally
recognized line-up of first-class independent films from around the world.

But here's what is unique about the OIFF: it only accepts film and video
submissions
*without* theatrical distribution and the festival is programmed 100% from those
submissions.  Exclaims Gina Carducci of STONE WELCOME MAT, "(The) OIFF has a way
of
respecting the independent filmmaker like no other festival…  Maybe other film
festivals
will take a hint!"  Additionally, every film and video entrant benefits from
personal
feedback from festival programmers on his or her film.  "The Ohio Independent
Film
Festival is that rare festival that understands filmmakers, probably because it
is run by and
for filmmakers," adds Sheldon Gleisser of FILTERED IMAGES.

So submit your films and videos!  Deadlines to submit films and videos for the
2006 OIFF
are: June 1; July 1 (late). Please call (216) 651-7315, email
OhioIndieFilmFest@...,
or visit www.ohiofilms.com for film and video entry information.

Independent Pictures is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established in 1993. IP
is the
proud sponsor of the Ohio Independent Film Festival, 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 Public Theatre, Community Shares of Greater
Cleveland,
Filmmaker Magazine, The George Gund Foundation, Media Design Imaging, The Offset
Theory, Ohio Arts Council, Sherwin Williams.

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Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
(216) 651-7315
(216) 651-7317 fax
OhioIndieFilmFest@...
http://www.ohiofilms.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA ALERT…MEDIA ALERT…MEDIA ALERT

100+ people to party with Oscar® in Cleveland

What:     Cleveland Oscar Night® America Party celebrating the 78th Academy
Awards®
Presentation

Who:     Independent Pictures and 200+ attendees AND Actors Dean Haglund from
"X-
Files" and the "Lone Gunman" & Robyn Griggs from "One Life to Live" and Demons 5

When:     Sunday, March 5, 2006, 7:00pm

Where:     Windows on the River, 2000 Sycamore, Cleveland, OH 44113

Why:     Cleveland's only Oscar Night party sanctioned by the Academy of Motion
Picture
Arts & Sciences to raise money for Independent Pictures

Visuals:     Local Oscar® fans as they watch the Awards telecast; official
Academy Awards
posters and programs; etc.

RSVP TO:     Amy M. Pappas, 216.685.1441, amy@...

CLEVELAND'S OFFICIAL OSCAR NIGHT® PARTY TO HOST SPECIAL GUESTS DEAN HAGLUND
OF X-FILES AND LONE GUNMAN AND ROBYN GRIGGS OF ONE LIFE TO LIVE AND DEMON 5
Sponsored by National City Bank and Roetzel & Andress

For Immediate Release: February 10, 2006

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

(Cleveland, OH) You don't have to live in Hollywood to experience the magic
and excitement of Oscar Night.  Residents of Cleveland can join in the
festivities when the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences stages its 78th Academy Awards® on
Sunday,
March 5, 2006, by attending Cleveland's own Academy-sanctioned Oscar Night
America
party.  The Cleveland party is one of 47 official parties that will be held
across the country
on Oscar Night.

This year, the Cleveland Oscar Night® America guests will have the opportunity
to meet
actors Dean Haglund from the X-Files and Lone Gunman and Robyn Griggs from One
Life
to Live and Demon 5.   Both of these actors will be present at the Cleveland
Oscar Night®
America on March 5, at Windows on the River.

The Windows on the River audience will watch the Academy Awards telecast on
large screens through the courtesy of News Channel 5, WEWS, the Cleveland
affiliate of the
ABC Television Network, which broadcasts the Academy Awards presentation.  ABC
and
the Academy are cooperating for the 13th year with local charities to support
these official
Oscar Night viewing parties.  This year marks the third year that the Cleveland
party has
been officially sanctioned by the Academy.

Benefiting Independent Pictures, the Cleveland Oscar Night celebration will be
held at
Windows on the River, 2000 Sycamore Street, Cleveland, OH, 44113 beginning at
7:00pm.
Tickets are $65 and are on sale now by going to www.ticketweb.com or for more
information, call Independent Pictures at (216) 651-7315.

Independent Pictures is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It was founded in
1993 by artistic directors Annetta Marion and Bernadette Gillota, and maintains
a rich
history of bringing unique and engaging film events to Cleveland, Ohio and other
communities. IP is the proud sponsor of the Ohio Independent Film Festival, 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 is a member of Greater Cleveland Community Shares.
Community Shares supports 35 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: Association of Independent Video &
Filmmakers, Audio Visual Rentals, Community Shares of Greater Cleveland,
Filmmaker Magazine, The George Gund Foundation, www.InkTip.com, Media Design
Imaging, Ohio Arts Council, Sherwin Williams

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CLEVELAND'S OFFICIAL OSCAR NIGHT® PARTY TO BENEFIT INDEPENDENT PICTURES
sponsored by National City Bank

For Immediate Release: January 25, 2006

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

(Cleveland, OH) You don't have to live in Hollywood to experience the magic and
excitement of Oscar Night.  Residents of Cleveland can join in the festivities
when the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences stages its 78th Academy Awards® on
Sunday,
March 5, 2006, by attending Cleveland's own Academy-sanctioned Oscar Night
America
party.  The Cleveland party is one of 46 official parties that will be held
across the country
on Oscar Night.

The Windows on the River audience will watch the Academy Awards® telecast on
large
screens through the courtesy of News Channel 5, WEWS, the Cleveland affiliate of
the ABC
Television Network, which broadcasts the Academy Awards presentation.  ABC and
the
Academy are cooperating for the 13th year with local charities to support these
official
Oscar Night viewing parties.  This year marks the third year that the Cleveland
party has
been officially sanctioned by the Academy.

"Watching the Academy Awards Show is one of the great American traditions," said
Academy Executive Director, Bruce Davis.  "Since the public can't come to Los
Angeles to
attend the Awards Presentation, we created Oscar Night America, which allows
these local
parties to tie into the excitement of Oscar Night and to support some very
worthy causes."
Official Oscar Night parties last year raised over $2.2 million for local
charities in 44 cities.
All money raised stays in the community; none of it goes to the Academy.

The Academy will make available to party guests in Cleveland the same official
program
distributed to guests seated at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood and Highland® in
Hollywood, CA.  Copies of the 78th Academy Awards commemorative poster, designed
by
Joan Maloney of Studio 318, also will be available.  With the Academy's help,
our guests
will feel like they are part of the A-list.  We had an incredibly enthusiastic
turnout last
year.  We hope to raise even more money for Independent Pictures this year.

Benefiting Independent Pictures, the Cleveland Oscar Night celebration will be
held at
Windows on the River, 2000 Sycamore Street, Cleveland, OH,  beginning at 7:00pm.
Tickets are now on sale by going to www.ticketweb.com or by calling Independent
Pictures
at (216) 651-7315.

Independent Pictures is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It was founded in
1993 by artistic directors Annetta Marion and Bernadette Gillota, and maintains
a rich
history of bringing unique and engaging film events to Cleveland, Ohio and other
communities. IP is the proud sponsor of the Ohio Independent Film Festival,
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 is a member of Greater Cleveland Community Shares. 
Community
Shares supports 35 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: Association of Independent Video &
Filmmakers, Audio Visual Rentals, Community Shares of Greater Cleveland,
Filmmaker
Magazine, The George Gund Foundation, www.InkTip.com, Media Design Imaging, Ohio
Arts Council, Sherwin Williams

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Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102 USA
(216) 651-7315
(216) 651-7317 Fax
OhioIndieFilmFest@...
http://www.ohiofilms.com/

SCREENPLAY COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Sponsored by Independent Pictures and www.InkTip.com

For Immediate Release: November 4, 2005

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

(Don't miss the 2005 Ohio Independent Film Festival, November 6-13, http://
www.ohiofilms.com/filmfestival.php)

Independent Pictures (IP) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2005 Ohio
Independent
Screenplay Awards, the organization's ten-year-old screenplay competition. Drum
roll
please…

The winner of IP's Best Voice of Color Screenplay is "Micheaux" by Bart Sumner.

The winner of IP's Best Northcoast Screenplay is "The Greatest Thing Since
Sliced Bread" by
Betty Gabrielli.

The winner of IP's Best Screenplay is "What the Postman Knows" by Dorine Rivers.

Independent Pictures is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It was founded in 1993
by
artistic directors Annetta Marion and Bernadette Gillota, and maintains a rich
history of
bringing unique and engaging film events to Cleveland, Ohio and other
communities. IP is
the proud sponsor of the Ohio Independent Film Festival, 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 is a member of Greater Cleveland Community Shares.
Community
Shares supports 35 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: Association of Independent Video & Filmmakers,
Audio Visual Rentals, Community Shares of Greater Cleveland, Community
Partnership for
Arts and Culture, Filmmaker Magazine, The George Gund Foundation,
www.InkTip.com,
Media Design Imaging, Ohio Arts Council, Sherwin Williams, www.withoutabox.com