WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL presents
ANNUAL NYC FUNDRAISING EVENT
HOLY ROLLERS
Direct from Sundance to Soho House, NYC

(Woodstock, NY) April 16, 2010: The Woodstock Film Festival (WFF) presents a special screening of 2010 Sundance official selection HOLY ROLLERS on Thursday, May 6, 7pm, at SOHO HOUSE, NYC, with host Stephen Hays of 120dBFilms, and special guests including producer, actor Danny A. Abeckaser, and tohers. The screening is presented courtesy of First Independent Pictures.

A Q&A and reception follows the screening with complimentary cocktails from Ciroc Vodka, wine and hors d'oeuvres. Event and gift bag sponsors include 120 dB Films, Ciroc Vodka, Mary Giuliani Catering & Events, Hachette Book Group & Heeb Magazine

All contributions benefit the WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL (a non-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization) and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Click here for ticket information

Directed by Kevin Asch, HOLY ROLLERS uses the incredible story of Hasidic Jews smuggling ecstasy in the late ’90s as a backdrop to examine the difference between faith and “blind” faith. Sam Gold (Jesse Eisenberg), an insulated Hasid on the cusp of manhood, is frustrated by the constraints of his beliefs and his father’s poor business decisions. When Sam is presented with an opportunity to make some real money, he is caught between life as a smuggler and the path back to God and his worlds begin to unravel.

Kevin Asch started his career at the New York independent studio The Shooting Gallery, where he helped produce and distribute more than thirty films, including You Can Count on Me and Croupier. After overseeing the Brand Entertainment division of Platinum Rye Entertainment, Asch launched the production company Lookbook Films, where he wrote and produced the short Characters and feature film Point&Shoot. Holy Rollers is Asch's feature directorial debut.

All ticket sales from the Soho House event will allow Woodstock Film Festival to continue its on-going efforts in presenting world-class films, music and art-related activities that promote artists, culture, inspired learning and diversity.

SAVE THE DATE:
SEPT 29 - OCT 3: THE 11TH ANNUAL WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL

About the Woodstock Film Festival:

Hailed by Indiewire as "A true American Maverick Among Fests," the Woodstock FIlm Festival has been praised by actor Ethan Hawke as "among the finest of a dying breed: a festival that isn't trying to sell you anything, but simply and beautifully celebrating the art & craft of filmmaking."

The 11th annual Woodstock Film Festival will take place September 29-October 3, 2010. The “fiercely independent” festival includes more than 150 films, panels, concerts and special events in Woodstock and the neighboring towns of Kingston, Rhinebeck and Rosendale.

Celebrating its eleventh year, the Woodstock Film Festival premieres exceptional films; hosting the most talented emerging and established professionals in the movie industry; presenting A-list concerts, parties and panels, and creating stimulating, innovative programming year-round.

The Woodstock Film Festival is a not-for-profit, 501©(3) organization whose mission is to present an annual program and year-round schedule of film, music and art-related activities that promotes artists, culture, inspired learning, and diversity.

For more information please call (845) 679-4265 or visit www.woodstockfilmfestival.com