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[Press Release]

FREE Passes For Seniors and Students Available for 5th Chicago Filipino American Film Festival

For Immediate Release

Date: September 30, 2008

Contact: Rey Villar

312-342-1574

[email protected]

FREE Passes For Seniors and Students Available for 5th Chicago Filipino American Film Festival

CHICAGO, IL - To celebrate its 5th anniversary, the Chicago Filipino American Film Festival (CFAFF) will provide free passes for all students and seniors during its weekend showcase of works by Filipino and Filipino-American filmmakers. The festival will be held at the newly refurbished Portage Theatre, during the weekend of November 7-9.

The free day passes can be used for all screenings during the selected day. Only full-time students or senior citizens aged 55 and over may receive a free day pass. More information about the day pass and the entire weekend program are available on the festival website, www.CFAFF.org.

The day passes will be awarded on a “first come, first serve” basis; and up to 900 free day passes will be provided for each day. To reserve a day pass, students and seniors should send an email to [email protected], with your full name and the day you wish to attend the festival.

The primary mission of the film festival is to highlight and celebrate the works of emerging Filipino-American filmmakers, as well as cutting-edge cinema from the Philippines. CFAFF is presented by the Filipino American Network (FAN) of Chicago, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Previous years have included acclaimed features, such as Cavite, Imelda, Panaghoy Sa Suba (Call of the River), Slow Jam King, Blue Hour, Crying Ladies, Magnifico and Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Olivares. Located at 4050 N. Milwaukee Avenue, the Portage Theater is just steps north of Irving Park Road. It seats more than 1,300 people and is the home of the Silent Film Society of Chicago.

About the Filipino American Network (FAN)

The Filipino American Network (FAN) is a not-for-profit organization that calls, challenges and supports Filipino American young adults by providing resources, connections and opportunities to enrich their lives, support their growth and deepen their self-awareness of our Filipino heritage. In addition to the film festival, FAN also hosts the Beyond The Barrelman Exhibition of Filipino Art, a Holiday gift basket drive for seniors and other events serving Chicago’s Filipino American community.

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The Filipino American Network (FAN) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit all-volunteer organization dedicated to the empowerment and enrichment of the Filipino American community.

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CFAFF

c/o The Filipino American Network

516 N. Ogden #151

Chicago, IL 60622