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]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:15:00 GMT BCDA60B8E73F111F97D069530984E346 SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL RIFE 2013 http://reelindependentfilm.com/home.cfm?feature=3397727&postid=3523850 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOURTH ANNUAL REEL INDEPENDENT FILM EXTRAVAGANZA RETURNS TO WASHINGTON, D.C. Film submissions are now open for RIFE 2013 Washington, D.C. &ndash; In its fourth consecutive year, RIFE continues to bring an entertaining, educational and diverse film festival created for and by filmmakers. The weeklong event will be held Friday, October 11 &ndash; Thursday, October 17 at West End Cinema in the historic Georgetown sector of Washington, D.C. CLICK <a target="_new" href="./files/PRESS-RELEASE_RIFE-2013_022113.pdf">HERE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


FOURTH ANNUAL REEL INDEPENDENT FILM EXTRAVAGANZA RETURNS TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
Film submissions are now open for RIFE 2013

Washington, D.C. – In its fourth consecutive year, RIFE continues to bring an entertaining, educational and diverse film festival created for and by filmmakers. The weeklong event will be held Friday, October 11 – Thursday, October 17 at West End Cinema in the historic Georgetown sector of Washington, D.C.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE!]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:06:27 GMT EF8264A75A139A9C44557DFF02663DCC RIFE GETS READY FOR THE NEW YEAR! http://reelindependentfilm.com/home.cfm?feature=3397727&postid=3413146 The third year of RIFE cemented the festival as a must attend event, complete with sold out screenings, packed networking parties and incredible attendance from film lovers and filmmakers visiting from across the globe. We are eagerly anticipating topping our best year yet at our fourth annual Reel Independent Film Extravaganza. Continuing our partnership with West End Cinema, RIFE13 will once again be held in the prestigious and historic Georgetown sector of Washington, DC for a week long run from October 11 - 17. &nbsp;The festival will continue to celebrate national and international independent films and filmmakers, with screenings at one of the cities top independent film theaters, West End Cinemas, and parties and events in the surrounding Georgetown area. RIFE13 will once again feature an awards ceremony as well as a filmmaker meet and greet for all attending filmmakers and pass holders. The third year of RIFE cemented the festival as a must attend event, complete with sold out screenings, packed networking parties and incredible attendance from film lovers and filmmakers visiting from across the globe. We are eagerly anticipating topping our best year yet at our fourth annual Reel Independent Film Extravaganza. Continuing our partnership with West End Cinema, RIFE13 will once again be held in the prestigious and historic Georgetown sector of Washington, DC for a week long run from October 11 - 17.  The festival will continue to celebrate national and international independent films and filmmakers, with screenings at one of the cities top independent film theaters, West End Cinemas, and parties and events in the surrounding Georgetown area. RIFE13 will once again feature an awards ceremony as well as a filmmaker meet and greet for all attending filmmakers and pass holders.]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:20:00 GMT E19F3EDF4971BE0319253F2740EBCE44 RIFE 2012 EVENT RECAP http://reelindependentfilm.com/home.cfm?feature=3397727&postid=3523845 RIFE kicked off our third annual festival on Friday October 12, 2012 at Washington D.C.&rsquo;s premiere independent art house theater, West End Cinema.&nbsp;&nbsp; <a target="_new" href="./files/PIEG-Event-Recap_RIFE2012_FINAL.pdf"> The festival began with the screening of the RIFE 2012 Documentary Short Series featuring diverse offerings including Daniel Lir&rsquo;s &ldquo;L.A. Aboriginal&rdquo; and festival winner &ldquo;Written in Ink&rdquo; by Martin Rath. Next up was the controversial animal rights film A.L.F. Animal Liberation Front by French director Jerome Lescure. Directly after the screening, the RIFE 2012 Meet &amp; Greet Event took place. Local and traveling filmmakers were treated to a catered intimate reception where they were encouraged to introduce themselves and network. RIFE&rsquo;s Spotlight Series Selection Oxygen for the Ears: Living Jazz by director Stefan Immler, officially premiered to a SOLD OUT crowd. Following the screening, RIFE 2012 sponsors, Green Collar LLC and Giganova Productions presented the Opening Night After Party at Georgetown&rsquo;s MOCA DC Art Gallery with a LIVE performance by The Antonio Parker Trio who were featured in the film Oxygen for the Ears: Living Jazz. The film&rsquo;s director, Stefan Immler and others featured in the film were on hand to celebrate the success of the opening, including ticket winners from Washington D.C. independent radio station WPFW FM. As the crowd enjoyed the sounds of The Antonio Parker Trio they enjoyed complimentary wine and celebrated with cake. &nbsp; CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE RECAP! RIFE kicked off our third annual festival on Friday October 12, 2012 at Washington D.C.’s premiere independent art house theater, West End Cinema.  

The festival began with the screening of the RIFE 2012 Documentary Short Series featuring diverse offerings including Daniel Lir’s “L.A. Aboriginal” and festival winner “Written in Ink” by Martin Rath. Next up was the controversial animal rights film A.L.F. Animal Liberation Front by French director Jerome Lescure. Directly after the screening, the RIFE 2012 Meet & Greet Event took place. Local and traveling filmmakers were treated to a catered intimate reception where they were encouraged to introduce themselves and network. RIFE’s Spotlight Series Selection Oxygen for the Ears: Living Jazz by director Stefan Immler, officially premiered to a SOLD OUT crowd. Following the screening, RIFE 2012 sponsors, Green Collar LLC and Giganova Productions presented the Opening Night After Party at Georgetown’s MOCA DC Art Gallery with a LIVE performance by The Antonio Parker Trio who were featured in the film Oxygen for the Ears: Living Jazz. The film’s director, Stefan Immler and others featured in the film were on hand to celebrate the success of the opening, including ticket winners from Washington D.C. independent radio station WPFW FM. As the crowd enjoyed the sounds of The Antonio Parker Trio they enjoyed complimentary wine and celebrated with cake.
 

CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE RECAP!

]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT D9C9C3F8F0B8E9591215A77D967D504B THIRD ANNUAL REEL INDEPENDENT FILM EXTRAVAGANZA RETURNS TO D.C. http://reelindependentfilm.com/home.cfm?feature=3397727&postid=2727294 <a href="./rifepressrelea.cfm">Read full post here Read full post here]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 04:30:00 GMT FFE1ECD6BD0E293D0583F15539924B42 Trailer for Spotlight Series Centerpiece Film, Wolf http://reelindependentfilm.com/home.cfm?feature=3397727&postid=2410168 <a href="http://vimeo.com/36292137">WOLF Trailer from <a href="http://vimeo.com/exodusfilmworks">Exodus Filmworks (Ya'Ke) on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo. In Wolf, Ya'Ke explores sexual abuse in a religious context through the emotional story of a young man alienated from his family. Carl (Jordan Cooper) battles his own attachment to his abuser, as well as his tumultuous relationship with his father (Shelton Jolivette) and mother (Mikala Gibson). Bishop Anderson (Eugene Lee) struggles to hold the family's ties as Carl faces the exposure of his darkest secret. Exodus Filmworks presents a film intended to showcase the relationship between hardship and faith. Check out our &lsquo;Centerpiece&rsquo; film on Saturday, October 13 at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now through West End Cinema.com!

WOLF Trailer from Exodus Filmworks (Ya'Ke) on Vimeo.


In Wolf, Ya'Ke explores sexual abuse in a religious context through the emotional story of a young man alienated from his family. Carl (Jordan Cooper) battles his own attachment to his abuser, as well as his tumultuous relationship with his father (Shelton Jolivette) and mother (Mikala Gibson). Bishop Anderson (Eugene Lee) struggles to hold the family's ties as Carl faces the exposure of his darkest secret. Exodus Filmworks presents a film intended to showcase the relationship between hardship and faith. Check out our ‘Centerpiece’ film on Saturday, October 13 at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now through West End Cinema.com!]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:55:00 GMT 2B49AD1AB716D705004460FFCC04A09A Trailer for Spotlight Series Closing Film, Give Up Tomorrow http://reelindependentfilm.com/home.cfm?feature=3397727&postid=2315443 Give Up Tomorrow is a documentary that examines classism, politics and capital punishment in the Philippines through the cases of Marijoy and Jacqueline Chiong, two young Chinese-Filipino women who were murdered and raped after they disappeared on a stormy night. The film follows Paco Larranaga, as he is unjustly incarcerated by law and society, as well as the grief of both Larranaga and Chiongs' mothers. It explores corruption in a Kafkaesque government and society in an attempt to expose injustice in the complex political climate of the Philippines. Come to see this film on Sunday, October 14 at 1:00pm. Tickets are on sale now at West End Cinema.com!

Give Up Tomorrow is a documentary that examines classism, politics and capital punishment in the Philippines through the cases of Marijoy and Jacqueline Chiong, two young Chinese-Filipino women who were murdered and raped after they disappeared on a stormy night. The film follows Paco Larranaga, as he is unjustly incarcerated by law and society, as well as the grief of both Larranaga and Chiongs' mothers. It explores corruption in a Kafkaesque government and society in an attempt to expose injustice in the complex political climate of the Philippines. Come to see this film on Sunday, October 14 at 1:00pm. Tickets are on sale now at West End Cinema.com!

]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:20:00 GMT F25469C0934B985C64AD81807EBDE3AA Trailer for Spotlight Series Opening Film, Oxygen for the Ears: Living Jazz http://reelindependentfilm.com/home.cfm?feature=3397727&postid=2315423 Stefan Immler's Oxygen for the Ears: Living Jazz discusses the cultural and societal impact of jazz, as well as its place in today's musical context. The documentary, presented by Giganova Productions, highlights the birth, climax and future of jazz through the works of Esperanza Spalding, Thelonius Monk, Joe Byrd and dozens more. This film will be featured as the Opening Night Film on Friday, October 12 at 8:00pm. Tickest are on sale now at West End Cinema.com!

Stefan Immler's Oxygen for the Ears: Living Jazz discusses the cultural and societal impact of jazz, as well as its place in today's musical context. The documentary, presented by Giganova Productions, highlights the birth, climax and future of jazz through the works of Esperanza Spalding, Thelonius Monk, Joe Byrd and dozens more. This film will be featured as the Opening Night Film on Friday, October 12 at 8:00pm. Tickest are on sale now at West End Cinema.com!

]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:15:00 GMT 7C8CC6A1C2C5A55A5C34DC553601BABF PRESS RELEASE | RIFE 2012 SPOTLIGHT SERIES http://reelindependentfilm.com/home.cfm?feature=3397727&postid=2289522 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RIFE 2012 AT WEST END CINEMA SPOTLIGHT SERIES WILL FEATURE SEVERAL AWARD WINNING FILMS&nbsp; Three Critically Acclaimed Directors will Screen Groundbreaking Films at the District&rsquo;s Most Anticipated Film Festival&nbsp; Washington, DC &ndash; The 3rd Annual Reel Independent Film Extravaganza (RIFE), taking place in Washington, D.C, from Friday, October 12, 2012 to Thursday, October 18, 2012, will premiere three award winning independent films in the RIFE 2012 Spotlight Series. &nbsp;Give Up Tomorrow, directed by Michael Collins, Wolf, directed by Ya'Ke, and Oxygen for the Ears: Living Jazz, directed by Stefan Immler, will be shown at the West End Cinema in the heart of Georgetown during the week of the festival. &nbsp;This is the first time Wolf and Give Up Tomorrow will be screened in DC and Oxygen for the Ears: Living Jazz will have its official DC premiere at RIFE. &nbsp;This blend of unique, quality films is sure to make the event even more enjoyable for film lovers and makers. GIVE UP TOMMOROW is a documentary that examines classism, politics and capital punishment in the Philippines through the cases of&nbsp;Marijoy and Jacqueline Chiong, two young Chinese-Filipino women who were murdered and raped after they disappeared on a stormy&nbsp;night. &nbsp;The film follows Paco Larranaga, as he is unjustly incarcerated by law and society, as well as the grief of both Larranaga and&nbsp;Chiongs' mothers. &nbsp;It explores corruption in a Kafkaesque government and society in an attempt to expose injustice in the complex&nbsp;political climate of the Philippines. &nbsp;Come to see the Spotlight Series Closing Film on Sunday, October 14 at 1:00pm. &nbsp; In WOLF, critically acclaimed director (Katrina's Son) Ya'Ke Smith explores sexual abuse in a religious context through the emotional story of a young man alienated from his family. &nbsp;Carl&nbsp;(Jordan Cooper) battles his own attachment to his abuser, as well as his tumultuous relationship with his father (Shelton Jolivette) and&nbsp;mother (Mikala Gibson). &nbsp;Bishop Anderson (Eugene Lee) struggles to hold the family's ties as Carl faces the exposure of his darkest&nbsp;secret. &nbsp;Exodus Filmworks presents a film intended to showcase the relationship between hardship and faith. Check out this specially selected&nbsp;&lsquo;Centerpiece&rsquo; film on Saturday, October 13 at 7:00pm &nbsp; Stefan Immler's OXYGEN FOR THE EARS: LIVING JAZZ discusses the cultural and societal impact of jazz, as well as its place in today's&nbsp;musical context. &nbsp;The documentary, presented by Giganova Productions, highlights the birth, climax and future of jazz through the&nbsp;works of Esperanza Spalding, Thelonius Monk, Joe Byrd and dozens more. &nbsp;This film will be featured as the Opening Night Film on&nbsp;Friday, October 12 at 8:00pm followed by an opening night after party at MOCA DC featuring the Antonio Parker Trio. &nbsp; RIFE 2012 strives to present the best of independent films in a variety of categories from around the world through an environment&nbsp;designed to provide a networking experience with film industry professionals. &nbsp; The festival will present an exhibition of local and&nbsp;international film works while celebrating emerging filmmakers, independent films and entertainment industry professionals.&nbsp;For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.reelindependentfilm.com. &nbsp;For media interviews please contact Platinum&nbsp;Image Ent Group. &nbsp; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RIFE 2012 AT WEST END CINEMA SPOTLIGHT SERIES WILL FEATURE SEVERAL AWARD WINNING FILMS 
Three Critically Acclaimed Directors will Screen Groundbreaking Films at the District’s Most Anticipated Film Festival 

Washington, DC – The 3rd Annual Reel Independent Film Extravaganza (RIFE), taking place in Washington, D.C, from Friday, October 12, 2012 to Thursday, October 18, 2012, will premiere three award winning independent films in the RIFE 2012 Spotlight Series.  Give Up Tomorrow, directed by Michael Collins, Wolf, directed by Ya'Ke, and Oxygen for the Ears: Living Jazz, directed by Stefan Immler, will be shown at the West End Cinema in the heart of Georgetown during the week of the festival.  This is the first time Wolf and Give Up Tomorrow will be screened in DC and Oxygen for the Ears: Living Jazz will have its official DC premiere at RIFE.  This blend of unique, quality films is sure to make the event even more enjoyable for film lovers and makers.

GIVE UP TOMMOROW is a documentary that examines classism, politics and capital punishment in the Philippines through the cases of Marijoy and Jacqueline Chiong, two young Chinese-Filipino women who were murdered and raped after they disappeared on a stormy night.  The film follows Paco Larranaga, as he is unjustly incarcerated by law and society, as well as the grief of both Larranaga and Chiongs' mothers.  It explores corruption in a Kafkaesque government and society in an attempt to expose injustice in the complex political climate of the Philippines.  Come to see the Spotlight Series Closing Film on Sunday, October 14 at 1:00pm.
 
In WOLF, critically acclaimed director (Katrina's Son) Ya'Ke Smith explores sexual abuse in a religious context through the emotional story of a young man alienated from his family.  Carl (Jordan Cooper) battles his own attachment to his abuser, as well as his tumultuous relationship with his father (Shelton Jolivette) and mother (Mikala Gibson).  Bishop Anderson (Eugene Lee) struggles to hold the family's ties as Carl faces the exposure of his darkest secret.  Exodus Filmworks presents a film intended to showcase the relationship between hardship and faith. Check out this specially selected ‘Centerpiece’ film on Saturday, October 13 at 7:00pm
 
Stefan Immler's OXYGEN FOR THE EARS: LIVING JAZZ discusses the cultural and societal impact of jazz, as well as its place in today's musical context.  The documentary, presented by Giganova Productions, highlights the birth, climax and future of jazz through the works of Esperanza Spalding, Thelonius Monk, Joe Byrd and dozens more.  This film will be featured as the Opening Night Film on Friday, October 12 at 8:00pm followed by an opening night after party at MOCA DC featuring the Antonio Parker Trio.
 
RIFE 2012 strives to present the best of independent films in a variety of categories from around the world through an environment designed to provide a networking experience with film industry professionals.   The festival will present an exhibition of local and international film works while celebrating emerging filmmakers, independent films and entertainment industry professionals. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.reelindependentfilm.com.  For media interviews please contact Platinum Image Ent Group.
 
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]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT 9E2F0AC7AAF512E96D3857A3B0D66CF9 NEW LOCATION ANNOUNCED FOR 2012 RIFE! http://reelindependentfilm.com/home.cfm?feature=3397727&postid=1971644 THE 2012 REEL INDEPENDENT FILM EXTRAVAGANZA WILL BE HELD AT WEST END CINEMAS | 2301 M ST NW | WASHINGTON, DC 20037 West End Cinemas is located in the Georgetown sector of Washington, DC on the fabulous M Street known for its restaurants, shops and entertainment. THE 2012 REEL INDEPENDENT FILM EXTRAVAGANZA WILL BE HELD AT
WEST END CINEMAS | 2301 M ST NW | WASHINGTON, DC 20037

West End Cinemas is located in the Georgetown sector of Washington, DC on the fabulous M Street known for its restaurants, shops and entertainment.]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT 84A9A412292434EAA5C09C1F5B349030 2011 RIFE EVENT RECAP http://reelindependentfilm.com/home.cfm?feature=3397727&postid=1971627 The weekend of October 22-23, 2011 turned out to be an incredible event at THEARC in Washington, DC for the 2011 2nd Annual Reel Independent Film Extravaganza. Filmmakers and attendees traveled from around the world&hellip;Literally to attend the event and see an array of great independent films and documentaries. It was a true SUCCESS! Click <a href="./2011recap.cfm">here for the full Recap! The weekend of October 22-23, 2011 turned out to be an incredible event at THEARC in Washington, DC for the 2011 2nd Annual Reel Independent Film Extravaganza. Filmmakers and attendees traveled from around the world…Literally to attend the event and see an array of great independent films and documentaries. It was a true SUCCESS!

Click here for the full Recap!]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:00:00 GMT 67DC239B0E2A37D7445797388A7372C4