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H D F E S T - Los Angeles, California.
The world’s only high-definition film festival

HDFEST will bring together filmmakers and technological innovators from all over the world. This event will showcase feature films, documentaries, shorts, television shows and music videos shot in this new medium.

There will be speakers on hand to express their views on this new revolutionary technology. Judges will give out awards to recognize those who have made accomplishments in the field (HDFEST 2001).

HDFEST will also offer various educational seminars.

HDFEST announces May 2001 film schedule

(CHICAGO)... Issac Alexander and Marisa Cohen, the founders of HDFEST, announced today the official slate of films for HDFEST 2001 taking place May 25th and 26th at the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre at The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in North Hollywood, California, 5230 North Lankershim Blvd.

HDFEST offers an exciting, groundbreaking showcase of independent feature films, shorts, and documentaries all projected using the latest in HD technology. The two-day event also features nine LA premieres, one world premiere, and one US premiere. Approximately ten educational seminars will offer a comprehensive, insightful overview of the HD medium. Moreover, a prestigious panel of judges will recognize significant achievements in HD filmmaking at a special awards ceremony on Saturday, May 26th.

HDFEST is a unique platform for the demonstration of digital technology. According to Alexander: "The finest high-definition productions from all over the world will be brought together for the first time, under one roof. Participants will have the extraordinary opportunity of being the first to witness the best works and innovations in HD."
The HD medium has been drawing particular interest lately, especially since George Lucas announced that he shot Star Wars: Episode Two in high-definition format. "HDFEST is a window to the future of film and a tribute to the power and creativity of the high-definition medium," says Cohen.

HDFEST 2001's official slate of films includes: What's Eating You? (Los Angeles Premiere) directed by Jonathan West (CSI, Profiler, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) - American Independant Media; Robbers (World Premiere) directed by Michael Smith and produced by Dan Lupovitz, Leon Melas, Timm Oberwelland (Simpatico, The Velocity of Gary) - Zeal Pictures; Big Love (Los Angeles Premiere) directed by Leif Tilden, an official selection of Sundance 2001 starring Sam Rockwell (The Green Mile) and Emma Roberts (Blow) - The Orphanage; The Outlaws (Los Angeles Premiere) directed by Matt Palmer with Emmy award-winning cameraman Douglas Munroe C.S.C and Emmy award-winning editor Margot McMaster - Outlaw Film Group; Solid Ones (Los Angeles Premiere) directed by Brent Florence and produced by Lloyd Silverman (Snow Falling on Cedars) - Artist's Colony; Racehoss directed by Sean Ferrer (Pretty Hattie's Baby), the son of the late Audrey Hepburn Breezeway Entertainment, and many others.

Screenings and panels will begin at 6 PM and last until 11:30 PM Friday May 25th. On Saturday, May 26th, screenings and panels will begin until 12 PM and last until 10 PM. The complete HDFEST schedule is available at www.hdfest.com Tickets are available for purchase on the HDFEST website or at the door. For more information, contact Issac Alexander or Marisa Cohen at (773) 782-9790.