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RENO FILM FESTIVAL PRESS RELEASES 2008-2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 24, 2008
Contact: Bob Alessandrelli
848.6028
boba@rlasolutions.com

Reno Film Festival Receives National Award

The Reno Film Festival has received notification it has been selected as the “Best of Reno” in the entertainment category by the U.S. Local Business Association. The award was an unexpected surprise to the festival’s board being as they did not seek a nomination, nor are they a member of the USLBA. “We’ll gladly take the honor in the name of our festival, our volunteers and the celebrity guests we’ve been happy to host,” said festival President Bobbi Lazzarone.

See below for the Association’s release on this award. USLBA Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Reno Film Festival Receives 2008 Best of Reno Award

U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., August 17, 2008 – The Reno Film Festival has been selected for the 2008 Best of Reno Award in the Entertainment Bureaus category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).
The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)

U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association
CONTACT: U.S. Local Business Association
PublicRelations@USLBA.net
http://www.USLBA.net

Now beginning its ninth season, the Reno Film Festival’s mission is to recognize the cultural benefit of film to personal and community well-being and promote educational and entertaining activities in the Reno area that honor film and filmmakers. The next festival event will be the screenings of this year’s Manhattan Film Festival finalists where locals may vote on their favorite entry, Wednesday and Saturday, September 24 & 27, at 7:30 pm at the Joe Crowley Student Union at UNR.

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For Immediate Release
July 31, 2008
Contact: Bob Alessandrelli
775.848.6028
boba@rlasolutions.com

Calendar Entry

Wednesday, Sept. 24 & Saturday, Sept. 27: Reno Film Festival hosts the annual Manhattan Short Film Festival competition where attendees can see the best shorts from around the world and vote on their favorite. Two screenings: Wednesday, Sept. 24 & Saturday, Sept. 27, both at 7:30 p.m. at the Joe Crowley Student Union at UNR. Tickets are $8, general, and $4, students, available at the door, at Bibo Coffee Co. on Mt. Rose St. or Liberty St., or on-line.

Reno Is Only Nevada City to Host Worldwide View-and-Vote for
The Best of the Manhattan Short Film Festival Entries

Northern Nevadans will again join audiences worldwide to cast ballots for their favorite finalist in the 11th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival competition.

The Reno Film Festival hosts its annual screenings of the Manhattan Short Film Festival’s search for the ‘Best Short’ selected by the movie-going public. During the same week in September, over 200 screenings will be held in more than 100 venues across Europe, North America, Central and South America— including two in Reno, the only participating location in Nevada. Two years ago, Reno’s first place choice also won the worldwide vote.
This view-and-vote events will take place two evenings, both at 7:30 p.m. at the Joe Crowley Student Union on the UNR campus. The dates are Wednesday, Sept. 24 and Saturday, Sept. 27. Admission is $8, general, and $4, student, and tickets will be available at the door or in advance at Bibo Coffee Co. on Mt. Rose St. or Liberty St.

Now beginning its ninth season, the Reno Film Festival’s mission is to recognize the cultural benefit of film to personal and community well-being and promote educational and entertaining activities in the Reno area that honor film and filmmakers. Festival organizers plan to screen the winning and nominated Oscar Shorts in March and hold their festival in late April.

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