FAT COWS LEAN COWS beefs up 2011WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
World Premiere Schedule

(Woodstock, NY) Sept. 16, 2011:
Making its worldwide premiere at the Woodstock Film Festival on Sept. 24, 4:45pm at Upstate Films I in Rhinebeck with a return screening on Sept. 25, 4:45pm at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, "Fat Cows Lean Cows" tells the story of Yossi, an Israeli dairy farm owner and his longtime workers; An Arab named Ibrahim and Eddie, from Thailand.  In a world torn by race and social classes, "Fat Cows Lean Cows" shares the story of disparate people living in accord and the struggles they endure together. 

"Fat Cows Lean Cows" tenderly documents an "improvised" family's attempt to survive in a chaotic and unstable world with beautiful and nuanced storytelling to say that yes, we too can get along" said Patrick Miller

Meni Elias is an established director and cinematographer with an extensive background in documentary filmmaking. Elias' documentary "Rough Water" won Best Picture and Best Cinematography at the Israeli Documentary Film Awards and participated in many additional festivals.

TICKETS AND LOGISTICS
TICKETS FOR PANELS, PERFORMANCES AND FILMS CAN BE ORDERED ON-LINE at
http://www.woodstockfilmfestival.com/festival2011/films_all.php

The Box Office, located at 13 Rock City Rd, is open Wednesday-Sunday from noon-6pm through Sept. 17; it will be open every day from 9am-7pm, starting Sept. 18 through the last day of the festival, Sunday, Sept. 25. Ticket prices for WFF events range from $5-$75. Panels are $15. Concerts range from $20-$25. There are also a limited number of tickets available for the Gala Honorary Maverick Awards Ceremony. A limited number of special Full Festival Passes are available for purchase. Single purchase tickets will also be available at each screening and concert venue.

Get your tickets early! Shows tend to sell out quickly.
For more information contact the Box Office at (845) 810-0131

About the Woodstock Film Festival:
Hailed by Indiewire as "A true American Maverick Among Fests" and 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 Woodstock Film Festival premiers exceptional films, hosts the most talented emerging and established professionals in the movie industry; presents A-list concerts, panels and parties, and creates stimulating, innovative programming year-round.

The Woodstock Film Festival is a non-profit, 501c3 with a mission to present an annual program and year-round schedule of film, music and art-related activities that promote artists, culture, inspired learning and diversity.

The Woodstock Film Festival celebrates its 12th Annual Festival September 21- 25, 2011, with an extraordinary line-up of fiercely independent films, panels, concerts and special events in Woodstock and the neighboring towns of Rhinebeck, Kingston and Rosendale.