GI Film Festival 2008  

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Hollywood Stars to Celebrate American GIs at the 2nd Annual GI Film Festival, May 14-18, 2008, in Washington, DC

Mon Apr 14, 1:00 PM ET

to: FILM EDITORS

Contact: Sandy Frazier, +1-516-735-5468, for GI Film Festival

ARLINGTON, Va., April 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Second Annual GI Film Festival, which will be held May 14-18, 2008 at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, DC, recently announced that award-winning actors Gary Sinise, Robert Duvall, Jon Voight, and James Franco are scheduled to lead the 2008 festival line-up. Overall, the five-day festival will present both classic and premier films honoring the nation's men and women in uniform. For the full festival agenda, visit www.gifilmfestival.com. Scheduled events include:*

    -- Film screenings presented by award-winning Hollywood actors and

       directors, including  Gary Sinise, Jon Voight, Robert Duvall, James

       Franco, Ron Maxwell, Lou Reda, and Terry Sanders, to name a few.

    -- 25 military film premiers featuring the work of promising new

       filmmakers.

    -- A congressional reception honoring members of Congress who served in

       the military.

    -- The presentation of the "Corporate Patriot Award," to World Wrestling

       Entertainment (WWE) and Vince and Linda McMahon for their philanthropic

       work on behalf of the American Armed Forces.

    -- An "Armed Forces Action Fest" at Bolling Air Force Base featuring WWE

       stars and former Buck Rogers television actor Gil Gerard.

    -- Panel discussions, including The 100 Greatest War Films of All-Time,

       War Stories, featuring Medal of Honor recipients, and The Portrayal of

       GIs in Film and the Media.

    -- VIP after parties featuring celebrities, top military brass, and

       filmmakers

    -- A three-day, onsite exhibit where visitors can learn about veteran

       service organizations.

    -- The Filmmakers' Forum, a screening room which will provide films free

       of charge throughout the festival.

    -- Special appearances by:  Dale Dye, Karri Turner, Leeann Tweeden, James

       McEachin, General Richard Myers, General George Casey, General Richard

       Cody, The Honorable Dan Glickman, and many more.

"Our mission is simple: To honor the successes and sacrifices of American GIs through the medium of film. Some of the films will be fan favorites. Others will be screened for the first time. All will, in some way, honor the courage and selflessness of our fighting men and women," said GI Film Festival President Brandon Millett. "The GI Film Festival is a can't-miss event for anyone who wants to watch great military films, meet Hollywood stars and support the troops."

The GI Film Festival is the first and only film festival dedicated to the American military. GI Film Festival 2007, held Memorial Day Weekend 2007, received the George Washington Medal from the Freedom's Foundation for the festival's "exceptional work ... promoting an understanding and appreciation for our country's rich heritage and unique freedoms." Moreover, one GI Film Festival 2007 premier, Operation Homecoming, was a finalist for the Academy Award for "Best Feature Documentary."

Ticket prices range from $10 per event to $375 for an all-access festival pass, which includes access to all festival events and celebrity cocktail receptions, as well as VIP seating for all events.

GI Film Festival media partners include: The Military History Channel, The Discovery Military Channel, WUSA-9, WMAL, The Weider History Group, The Washington Times, The Hill Newspaper, and Military.com.

GI Film Festival sponsors include: World Wrestling Entertainment, American Airlines, Bank of America, Genius Products, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, Oakley, and the Motion Picture Association of America.

For more information, please visit www.gifilmfestival.com. VIP festival passes and single event tickets now on sale.

*Festival agenda subject to change.