RELEASED: SEPTEMBER 26 2009

PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

DATE: 4 PM, OCTOBER 2, 2009

LOCATION: Radius Center, 106 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio, TX

SUBJECT: SAL Film Fest Announces Official Selections Awarding $3000 to San Antonio Filmmakers

SPEAKERS:

• Andy Miller, San Antonio Local Film Festival Head Juror

• Winning and selected filmmakers will be available for comment or interview

“In its third year of showcasing the best short films in San Antonio, SAL is proud to announce the winners of its 2009 season.  The festival will also announce additional show categories and show date.”

About SAFI and SAL

Founded in 2007, the San Antonio Film Institute (SAFI) is an organization dedicated to bringing recognition to San Antonio filmmakers, with its mission to make San Antonio a first-tier filmmaking destination.  The institute sponsors filmmaking programs such as the San Antonio Local Film Festival (SAL) and the Summer Remake Challenge.  Entry into SAFI programs is limited to Bexar-county residents.  The Institute is a 501c3 non-profit organization and a member of the San Antonio Arts Incubator.  The San Antonio Local Film Festival is celebrating its third year of awarding cash prizes to the most outstanding local filmmakers.  Festival submissions are free and open to Bexar County filmmakers only.  For more information visit: salfilmfest.com

SAL’s Pals

This year's SAL Film Festival sponsors include: National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP), San Antonio Film Commission, Alamo Drafthouse, Raidus Center and individual contributors from the local community.

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Media Contact:

Andy Miller

andy.miller@salfilmfest.com

210-363-8753