FIFTH ANNUAL URBANWORLD FILM FESTIVAL presented by HBO August 1 - 5th in New York CityThe world's largest competitive minority film festival celebrates five years of excellence 67 films - 5 days Loews State Theater in Times Square Magic Johnson Theater in Harlem
highlights include: East Coast Premiere of LOCKDOWN Starring Richard T. Jones, Gabriel Casseus, Master P., Melissa DeSousa Wednesday, August 1 @ 6:00pm & 8:30pm Loews State Theater (45th Street and Broadway)
Special Midnight Screening of RUSH HOUR 2 Starring Chris Tucker & Jackie Chan Thursday, August 2 @ 12:00midnight Loews State Theater (45th Street and Broadway)
New Urban Landscape Talk with the newsmakers and see where the future of African-American and hip-hop culture is headed. panelists include Malcolm Lee, writer/director THE BEST MAN Thursday, August 2 @ 11:00am - 12:30pm Hudson Theatre in the Millennium Broadway Hotel (145 West 45th Street)
AMC Presents: From Hattie to Halle The progression of the African-American actress in Hollywood panelists include actresses Ruby Dee and Phylicia Rashad Friday, August 3 @ 12:00noon - 1:30pm Hudson Theatre in the Millennium Broadway Hotel (145 West 45th Street)
The Soundtrack's The Thing
When your picture is this close to being perfect, find out how music can push it over the edge. Hear from artists, composers and editors and producers who have turned scenes into symphonies. panelists include Miss Jones - DJ, HOT 97 and Oil "Power" Grant - founder, chairman and CEO Wu Wear Friday, August 3 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm Hudson Theatre in the Millennium Broadway Hotel (145 West 45th Street)Movin' On Up: Women & Movies These women have roared past the glass ceiling and soared past their counterparts - talk to them about how they are taking charge and making decisions in Hollywood panelists include actress Regina King Saturday, August 4 @ 11:00am - 12:30pm Hudson Theatre in the Millennium Broadway Hotel (145 West 45th Street)
Closing Night Special Screening of O Starring Mehki Phifer, Josh Hartnett, Julia Stiles Saturday, August 4 @ 6:30pm and 8:45pm Loews State Theater (45th Street and Broadway)
FESTIVAL PASSES: All-Access Passes are available for $500 and allow priority seating to all festival-related events, including Gala Presentations, panel discussions and parties. ALL-ACCESS PASSES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
DAY PASSES: Day passes are available for $50 and will be sold at each of the festival venues.
FILM DAY PASS gives you priority seating at the day's screenings and does include entrance to Panel Discussions or Gala Presentations. PANEL DAY PASSES gives you priority seating at the day's panels and does include entrance to Film Screenings or Gala Presentations. DAY PASSES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
SINGLE TICKET SALES: FILM SCREENINGS: Individual tickets to film screenings are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are $8.00 per person.
PANEL DISCUSSIONS: Individual tickets to panel discussions are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are $25.00 per person. TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
For more information, visit www.urbanworld.com
To register in person, come to the Urbanworld Film Festival Registration Center at the Loews State Theater, 1540 Broadway (at 45th Street) during registration hours (Wednesday 10-6; Thursday and Friday 9-6; Saturday 9-1).
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