SOUTHERN EXPOSURE FILM FORUM
NOVEMBER 22nd & 23rd, 2003 in Charlotte, NC

EMMA’S GIFTS RECEIVES “BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM” AWARD.

Charlotte’s second annual independent film festival. Over thirty films were screened including documentaries, features, shorts and student films.

ASHEVILLE FILM FESTIVAL
NOVEMBER 6th - 9th, 2003 in Asheville, NC

EMMA’S GIFTS RECEIVES “AUDIENCE CHOICE” AWARD FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY.

The first four-day Asheville Film Festival celebrates new movies (and some old movies) centering around the theme of illuminating the human potential. The festival screenings consist of features, short films, and documentaries in addition to the student film competition. For more info visit their website at: www.ashevillefilmfestival.com

EMMA’S GIFTS
SELECTED TO SCREEN AT THE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL
APRIL 25-MAY 3, 2003 in Santa Clarita, California

IFFF believes the family unit is the most central and important element in life’s storytelling process. It defines the family as a group of people that are connected to and significantly care for one another. As a community based organization, IFFF promotes and encourages the creation and sharing of family film product through professional and children’s hands-on workshops, seminars, forums, and engaging post-film discussions. IFFF strives to provide quality services and opportunities for the benefit of film professionals and the general public.

Visit their web site at www.iffilmfest.org

"EMMA'S GIFTS" was selected to screen at the upcoming Sprout Film Festival on May 31st at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

The Sprout Film Festival will present a selection of features, shorts and documentaries at the Uris Auditorium in the MET.

People with developmental disabilities as subjects and performers remain marginalized in film and television. The festival aims to raise the profile and showcase the work of this population.

By presenting films of artistry, intellect and innovative styles the SFF
hopes to reinforce accurate portrayals of people with developmental
disabilities, provide incentive for media makers to cover the subject, and expose viewers to important messages about this disability.

The goal is an enjoyable and enlightening experience which will help
breakdown stereotypes, promoting a greater acceptance of differences and awareness of similarities.

Visit the Sprout Film Festival website: www.gosprout.org