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2008 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES SHORT FILM SELECTIONS

2008 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES
SHORT FILM SELECTIONS
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New York, NY [March 18, 2008] – The 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by American Express, today announced its line-up of short films. Out of 2,497 short film submissions received this year, 79 have been selected for participation, and will be presented in 11 thematic programs as well as preceding features. These include short narratives featuring Mamie Gummer, Matthew Modine, Azura Skye, Rider Strong, a short written by Guillermo Arriaga and a special short film series created by returning filmmaker Isabella Rossellini. Directors also making return visits to the Festival include Alex Budovsky, Sherif El Bendary, Ed Lachman, Mark Mollenkamp, Scott Nyerges, Mark V. Reyes, Leonardo Ricagni, Jay Rosenblatt, Sasie Sealy and Hyoe Yamamoto.

This year’s shorts represent 30 countries, offering a rare cinematic glimpse of global landscapes that include Cuba, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, The Philippines and Uruguay. From fantasy narratives to gripping documentaries, these short films explore a wide range of themes and diverse subject matter.

Avid Unveils "New Thinking" for 2008

Pretty awesome news from Avid Technology. Time to invest in some new gear editors! Keep your ears open...

First phase of multi-tiered campaign includes simplification of product line, new software pricing, updated support services and new online community resources

TEWKSBURY, Mass., March 17, 2008 – Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID) today announced that its Video division has unveiled “New Thinking” – a customer-focused campaign designed to improve the way the company connects with all of its users and prospects. Shaped by extensive customer feedback, New Thinking underscores the company’s more than 20-year commitment of empowering film and video professionals with tools that enable them to work more efficiently, productively and creatively. The new campaign revolves around four main objectives: increasing the value of Avid’s products, workflows, and services; advancing technical and customer support programs; investing in the community of media professionals; and fostering an open, two-way dialogue with customers. With a wide range of initiatives planned to roll out throughout the year, the company has today announced the following: