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The
GI Film Festival (GIFF), a 501 c(3) non-profit organization,
is the first film festival in the nation to exclusively
celebrate the successes and sacrifices of the American
military through the medium of film. The
four-day festival will be held on
May 12-16,
2010 in
Washington
DC
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The
GIFF will present films from new and established
international and domestic filmmakers that honor the heroic
stories of the American Armed Forces and the worldwide
struggle for freedom and liberty. Some of
the films screened will be fan favorites. Others
will be screened for the first time. All
will in some way express the courage and selflessness of our
fighting men and women and the value of their work.
The
GI Film Festival is open to filmmakers of every experience
level, from first-timers to veteran directors and producers.
Prizes will be awarded to winners of three main
categories: feature, documentary, and film shorts.
In
addition to presenting feature, documentary, and short film
screenings, the GIFF will also present panel discussions,
educational forums and special events, including:
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Movie
screenings by international and domestic filmmakers.
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Awards
presentation featuring a special celebrity major motion
picture screening.
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"War
Stories" educational panel featuring untold
personal stories of heroism from the front lines.
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Kick-off
cocktail party and VIP award ceremony
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Press
junket, exhibitions, Hollywood "meet and
greets," and more…
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