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WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL SPECIAL SERIES KICKS IT WITH GRACIE, SPONSORED BY ASSEMBLYMAN KEVIN A. CAHILL

(Woodstock NY) – April 2, 2007: WFF is prepared to score a goal with the announcement of its latest screening, GRACIE to be shown here May 12th at Tinker Street Cinema as part of the special Woodstock Film Festival Film Series.

The screening – like the special Film Series itself – is sponsored by Assemblyman Kevin A. Cahill (D – Ulster, Dutchess), who will be on hand to introduce the film. GRACIE begins at 1 PM and is FREE to the public, but reservations are required and tickets are limited.

To make reservations, visit www.woodstockfilmfestival.com or call (845) 679-4265.

Directed by Davis Guggenheim (AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH) GRACIE, starring Oscar-nominated Elisabeth Shue, Carly Schroeder, Dermot Mulroney and Andrew Shue. Set in 1978 and inspired by the Shue family’s real life events, GRACIE is the inspirational, touching story of a sixteen-year-old girl, who, after a family tragedy changed her life, fought for and won the right for girls everywhere to play competitive soccer. Clearly a labor of love, both Elisabeth and Andrew Shue also served as co-producers.

This special screening of GRACIE comes a month prior to the Picturehouse film’s theatrical release on June 1st. Producer Lemore Syvan and select cast and crew will head the post screening Q&A session, hosted by Filmmaker Magazine Senior Editor Peter Bowen.

“Lemore Syvan is a long-time supporter of the Woodstock Film Festival and we are happy to support her and to show GRACIE as part of our special series,” said Festival Co-Founder and Executive Director Meira Blaustein. “We were honored to have included THE BALLAD OF JACK AND ROSE, another Syvan film, as part of our previous year-round screenings. We love to support Lemore, not mention the work of Davis Guggenheim, who’s INCONVENIENT TRUTH is such a great example of the kind of films we strive to promote.”

Tickets are still available for the April 5th screening of BEFORE THE MUSIC DIES at The Bearsville Theater, with special introduction by Kate Pierson of the B-52’s and live music by Bret Mosley. Call 679-4265 or visit http://woodstockfilmfestival.com/fundraising/b4musicdies.php for tickets.

ABOUT THE WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
The eighth annual Woodstock Film Festival takes place October 10-14, 2007. The ‘fiercely independent’ event will include more than 150 films, panels, concerts, and special events that will be featured at venues in Woodstock and the neighboring towns of Rhinebeck, Hunter, and Rosendale.

The Woodstock Film Festival, which was named the 2006 Tourism Business of the Year by the Ulster County Development Corporation and the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce, has established itself as one of the best independent film events in the country by premiering exceptional films, hosting the most talented emerging and established professionals in the movie industry, presenting A-list concerts, parties and panels, and creating innovative and stimulating programming year-round. Stay tuned for more special screening including a summer family series.

The Woodstock Film Festival is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to present an annual program and year-round schedule of film, music, and art-related activities that promotes artists, culture, inspired learning, and diversity. The Hudson Valley Film Commission promotes sustainable economic development by attracting and supporting film, video, and media production.

For information contact (845) 679-4265 or visit www.woodstockfilmfestival.com