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Sandy Moul
Director of Publicity
Anaheim International Film Festival
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E-mail: sandy@anaheimfilm.org

Film Industry Professionals and Orange County Business Leaders Join
Anaheim International Film Festival Advisory Board

ANAHEIM, Calif. – APRIL 22, 2010 – The Anaheim International Film Festival today announced its 2010 advisory board, comprised of respected television and film industry professionals and prominent community and business leaders of Anaheim and Orange County. The film professionals include producers, directors, a film distributor, TV production executive, and a screenwriter who have brought moviegoers critical and box office successes such as 48 Hrs, Another 48 Hrs, Killer of Sheep, To Sleep With Anger, and television productions including HBO's US Comedy Arts Festival, Dennis Miller Live, Ben Stiller Show and Bill Maher's Politically Incorrect. Together, this group will lend its expertise, support and resources toward making the inaugural festival a tremendous success.

The 2010 Anaheim International Film Festival advisory board members include:

- Charles Ahlers, President, Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau
- Jackie Barbera, Senior Director, University of California, Irvine Foundation
- Charles Burnett, Producer/Director
- Steve Churm, Publisher and CEO/Founder, Churm Media
- Howard Cohen, President, Roadside Attractions
- Kevin Haasarud, Producer/Director
- Finbar Hill, Honorary Consul General of Ireland and Chief of Protocol, Los Angeles Consul Corps
- Allan Goldstein, Writer/Director
- Larry Gross, Screenwriter
- Bill H. Lyon, President and COO, William Lyon Homes
- Jon Marashi, D.D.S.
- Manny Medrano, Attorney, Medrano & Carlton and Broadcast Journalist
- Ethan Morgan, Vice President, Private Banking, Wells Fargo
- Todd Rustman, President & Wealth Manager, GR Capital Asset Management
- Bruno Serato, Founder/Owner, Anaheim White House Restaurant

“I applaud the Anaheim International Film Festival organizers for bringing positive economic development, cultural arts and education to Anaheim and Orange County,” said Charles Ahlers, president, Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau. “I’ve been privileged to serve at the bureau for over 18 years now and recognize how beneficial the festival will be for our community. It enhances the quality of life for local residents and ensures that the Anaheim/OC area remains a world-class visitor destination and great place to conduct business. We are proud to support the festival in making this an inspiring annual tradition that will endure for years to come.”

“Independent films and the creative teams behind them are telling engaging and thought-provoking stories that not only entertain us, but profoundly connect us to the global community,” said Kevin Haasarud, an award-winning producer who has developed numerous television series and comedy specials for HBO Original Programming. “It's inspiring to see Anaheim step into the ring with an international film festival that will provide a platform for emerging filmmakers, and celebrate the kind of storytelling that engages moviegoers of all cultures.”

“This winning combination of entertainment industry and Orange County business leaders is exactly what we need to create a successful debut festival,” says AIFF Chairman Sinan Kanatsiz. “Within our home community, we’ve brought together individuals who are leaders in their respective fields and committed to furthering the cultural arts. From the world of entertainment, we have a highly talented group of creatives dedicated to furthering the best in cinematic arts. We are fortunate they have chosen to support the Anaheim International Film Festival in our mission to inspire and showcase the work of emerging independent filmmakers that may follow their path to success.”

The inaugural Anaheim International Film Festival runs Oct. 13-17, 2010 at the Anaheim GardenWalk. Thousands of attendees are expected to visit the five-day festival and participate in film screenings, master classes and workshops taught by industry professionals, and star-studded gala events. Tickets will be available to the general public beginning September 15, 2010. For more information, please call (714) 991-9110 visit www.anaheimfilm.org.

About AIFF
The inaugural Anaheim International Film Festival is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. The 2010 AIFF marks the addition of a world-class cultural event to the city of Anaheim, Orange County and the international film festival circuit. AIFF’s mission is to create an environment that inspires, nurtures and showcases the work of emerging independent film talent and pay tribute to accomplished film artists. For more information, visit www.anaheimfilm.org.