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Fil-Ams mount Manhattan intl filmfest


Almost 200 guests, including Filipino-Americans, joined the launching of the "International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM)" on October 27. The event, held at the Hotel Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City, was participated in by African American, Latino Japanese, and Filipino communities in New York. The organizers were Filipinos Luis Pedron (Festival Director/Programmer), Gerry Balasta (Executive Director), Grace Labaguis (Marketing Director), and Adora Adora Penn (Marketing Consultant). "We wanted this party to be all about the artists/directors and actors of the fest. This night is for them because it is their films that we celebrate in IFFM," said Pedron. The IFFM major media sponsors are: GMA PINOY TV and GMA LIFE TV. The design sponsor is PINOY AID ALL MEDIA DESIGN while the party sponsors are Herbert Fox Production and The Chelsea Room, Hotel Chelsea (23 St NYC). IFFM will be held from November 11 to 17 at the Quad Cinema (13 St NYC) Tickets are: $15 for films / $12 for seminars www.iffmnewyork.com The IFFM Opening Night Party is on November 10, 2011 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Chelsea Room, Hotel Chelsea. IFFM Awards Night will be on November 18 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Consulate. - GMA News

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