5/30/06 SAN DIEGOS GRAND DESIGN PRODUCTIONS CHOSEN AS FINALIST IN MOONDANCE FILM FESTIVAL FOR ITS CGI ANIMATED FILM SARA AND THE STARFISH

John T. Douglas, CEO of Grand Design Productions, a San Diego based animation studio, is proud to announce that Sara and the Starfish, the companys first animated film, has been chosen as a finalist in the Moonlight Film Festival, to be held at Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose, Hollywood, CA, June 8 11, 2006.

The Moondance International Film Festival, popularly known as the "American Cannes", is one of the premier venues for the exhibition and promotion of feature and short films in the US, and one of the leading indie film festivals in the world. Dedicated to celebrating and sharing with international audiences the absolute best in the world of films and screenplays, film scores, and some 25 other genres, the festival features special presentations, retrospectives, workshops, pitch panels, a gala awards reception and ceremony, and many of the worlds top indie film screenings

Moondance International Film Festival's primary goal is to present films and scripts which have the power to raise awareness about vital social issues, educating writers and filmmakers, as well as our film festival audiences, and inspiring them to take positive action. "We are thrilled to be part of such a prestigious event says Douglas, founder and chief executive officer of Grand Design Productions.