1. DAY FOUR RECAP: SUNDAY, BEAUTIFUL, SUNDAY

Celebration and film passion marked Sunday's events and screenings at AFI FEST 2002, as film lovers proved that the weekend's good times do not have to end on Saturday night.

The revelry kicked off early, at a soiree for PROM NIGHT IN KANSAS CITY, where sparkling tiaras glittered throughout the ArcLight. Director Hali Lee happily got another chance to relive the prom of her past - only this time without the taffeta and puffed sleeves.

Later, the Consulate General of Germany hosted a not-to-miss party at his home, a gorgeous, 1920s Spanish mansion of Great Gatsby-like proportions. Dressed in designer and formal attire worthy of Academy-Award night, the guests buzzed about the screening of Caroline Link's NOWHERE IN AFRICA, one of the most sought - after tickets of the Festival. Presiding over the festivities, Made in Germany producer Corina Danckwerts said, "It is great to party with both AFI and the Germans-and especially satisfying to watch the two groups blend."

Meanwhile, back at the ArcLight Hollywood, the Irish community lined up en masse to see Dierdre Lynch's moving documentary PHOTOS TO SEND. Prominent Irish and Irish-Americans in attendance included Fiona Hunt, Deputy Consul General of Ireland; David P. Shannon of the American Ireland Fund; Aideen McGinley, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure of Northern Ireland; and Shona McCarthy, board member of the Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission. After a revealing Q &A session with Lynch, the crowd celebrated at a rousing party sponsored by the Consulate of Ireland. "The craic was mighty," said Lynch of the shamrock-tinged evening, offering both compliments and a lesson in Irish vernacular.

In addition to the Irish and German celebrations, AFI FEST offered an impressive lineup of films yesterday, starting with the Shorts 4 program at 1:00 p.m., and ending with a late-evening screening of the psychedelic SNAKESKIN, directed by Gillian Ashurst.. Among other standouts was the US Premiere of Billie Eltringham's THIS IS NOT A LOVE SONG. Said Christopher Wojciechowski as he emerged from the theater, "This is one of the best films I've seen in the last 10 years!"

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2. DAY FIVE: CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY AT AFI FEST 2002!

Below is just a sampling of the highlights in store for AFI FEST-goers today.

EVERY STEWARDESS GOES TO HEAVEN, November 11, 2:30 PM
International Feature Competition

Fighting for your attention Monday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., EVERY STEWARDESS GOES TO HEAVEN, part of the International Feature Competition, is a gem waiting to become a classic. If you don't see it during the Festival, you will have missed out on a great opportunity to see one of the most touching films of the year. Director Daniel Burman tells the tale of a widower and a pregnant flight attendant longing for a higher love in the friendly skies.

Director Daniel Burman will participate in a Q&A following the screening.

HOLD MY HEART, November 11, 7:00 p.m.
International Feature Competition

With uncommon candor and openness, Trygve Allister Diesen's raw, sublime second feature examines an unusual father/daughter relationship. At the center of the film is Harald, who decides to do the unthinkable - kidnap his own daughter. What follows is an often - moving journey down unexpected roads and exits, towards a destination as mysterious as Harald's own heart.

Director Trygve Allister Diesen will participate in a Q&A following the screening.

THE IPCRESS FILE, November 11, 7:00 PM
ALFIE, November 11, 9:00 PM
Michael Caine Retrospective, Skirball Cultural Center

Tonight marks the commencement of AFI FEST 2002's retrospective on Michael Caine, this year's Tribute recipient! From Monday, Nov. 11 through Wednesday, Nov. 13, AFI FEST will be screening restored prints of Caine's greatest performances at the beautiful Skirball Cultural Center, just off the 405 on LA's classy Westside. Tickets are $6, which includes entry to both films.

ANONYMOUSLY YOURS, November 11, 7:30 PM
International Documentary Competition

Some stories are waiting to be found, other stories demand to be told. Gayle Ferraro's ANONYMOUSLY YOURS is the latter. This documentary uncovers the little-known world of sex trafficking in Myanmar and the rest of Southeast Asia. A huge government - recognized business, the sex trade subjects women to unspeakable conditions. ANONYMOUSLY YOURS allows four of these women to share their experiences. Director Ferraro went to extreme measures - from smuggling tapes to hiding her true identity - to ensure that the stories of these maltreated women are told to the world on film. Director Gayle Ferraro will participate in a Q&A following the screening.

SOLITUDE, November 11, 9:30 PM
American Directions

The latest feature to come out of the grassroots filmmaking collective, Filmmaker's Alliance, SOLITUDE shines an unyielding light into the darkest corners of a relationship between two siblings, revealing the raw and unguarded desperation and dependence that have torn Hilary and Louis apart while binding them inexorably together.

Co-directors Susan Kraker and Pi Ware will participate in a Q&A following the screening.

DARK WATER, November 11, 10:00 PM
Asian New Classics

Looking for a good fright this evening? Be sure to catch DARK WATER, the latest offering from master of horror Hideo Nakata. The acclaimed originator of the infamous RINGU (THE RING) trilogy takes a mother's fear of separation from her daughter and heightens it with suspenseful storytelling, an ominous score and gallons upon gallons of water. You'll never look at your bathtub the same way again. Please bring a friend - you'll need someone to grab onto!

As always, please don't take our word for it. Visit www.AFI.com and make your own informed choice.

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3. JOIN US FOR A DISCUSSION WITH ATOM EGOYAN AND SERGE TANKIN

On Tuesday, November 12, from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., AFI FEST will host a moderated discussion with Atom Egoyan and Serge Tankin, leader singer of the band System of a Down. The event, which will take place at the ArcLight Upstairs VIP Reception Area, is open to Passholders only.

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4. HOW CAN I BE PART OF THIS?

Excellent question. Nothing could be easier. Take a look.

Individual tickets can be purchased by calling 1.866.AFI FEST, ordering online at www.AFI.com or by visiting the AFI FEST 2002 Box Office located at ArcLight Hollywood.

FEST Passes are now available. We offer a broad selection, with a pass to match your style, budget and mood:

PRO PASS
Quick, Easy Access for Film Professionals
Admits one film professional to all Festival screenings (excluding Opening, Centerpiece and Closing Galas and Tribute) and Cinema Lounge
Regular: $50
*Accreditation and Business Card Required

DAY PASS
The Best Value for Those with Flexible Schedules
Admits one to all matinee (before 6:00 p.m.) Festival screenings
Regular: $50
Reduced Rate: $43

FEST PASS
The Most Popular Pass for All Regular Screenings
Admits one to all Festival screenings (excluding Opening and Closing Night), Tribute, Centerpiece Gala and Cinema Lounge
Regular: $200
Reduced Rate: $170

All PASS
Total Access and Bring a Guest To The Galas
Admits one to all Festival screenings and the Tribute. Also includes two tickets to Opening, Centerpiece and Closing Galas (premiere and reception) and access for two to the Cinema Lounge.
Regular: $600
Reduced Rate: $510

REDUCED RATE TICKETS AND PASSES:

Students, seniors and members in good standing with the following organizations are eligible for reduced rate passes and tickets:

AFI, ArcLight, IDA, American Cinematheque, IFP, DGA, PGA, SAG, WGA, WIF, AMPAS, AFMA, LACMA, Norton Simon, Stella Adler and Skirball Cultural Center.

Proof of organization membership and/or valid ID is required at time of ticket pick-up.

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5. AFI FEST 2002 - PARTNERS

AFI FEST 2002 is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.

AFI FEST 2002 is proud to continue its collaborative Sponsorship with the Skirball Cultural Center.

AFI FEST 2002's Made in Germany series is made possible through the cooperation of the Export-Union of German Cinema.

SPONSORS
Please recognize the following companies (listed in alphabetical order) that provide support to AFI FEST 2002, as well as an unwavering commitment to the international film community and its audiences worldwide:

Premium Sponsor
ArcLight Cinemas

Official Sponsors
AFM 2003
Continental Airlines - Official Airline Sponsor of AFI FEST 2002
DELL
Hollywood & Highland
Los Angeles Times
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Ramada Plaza Hotel West Hollywood - Official Hotel Partner of AFI FEST 2002
SilverDocs: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival

Major Sponsors
Adelphia
Chrysler Million Dollar Film Festival - Official Automotive Sponsor of AFI FEST 2002
Eastman Kodak Company - CONNECT Presenting Sponsor
Hollywood Celebrity Diet
Hollywood Sign Trust
Home Box Office
Los Angeles Magazine
The New 6565 Sunset Boulevard
TriCoast Studios
Variety

Producing Sponsors
Absolut
Agnes b.
Aloha Airlines
Camelot Theaters
Cultural Affairs Department/City of Los Angeles
Fox Searchlight
K-Earth
LA Weekly
Les Deux Café
Lufthansa - Airline Sponsor of Made in Germany
Venice Magazine

Program Sponsors
European Union
Film Finders
Film Out Express
GE Energy Rentals
Henry Fonda/Music Box Theatre
IMDbPro.com
TheLACard
Moviefone
Neutrogena
Show Gear Productions
Sprayology
Without-A-Box

Contributing Sponsors
Amoeba Music
Anheuser-Busch
Armenian Assembly of America
Armenian General Benevolent Union
ASCAP
Avid Technology
Chace Productions
Cordoba Corporation
Deluxe
Dolby Digital Laboratories
ECO
Focus Features
Frederick Wildman & Sons, LTD.
Gold Graphics
Holiday Inn of Hollywood
iFilm
In! Magazine
IndieWIRE
Junior Achievement of Armenia
Krispy Kreme
La Opinion
LU Biscuits
The Magic Castle
Magic Hotel
Moviemaker Magazine
Pepsi
Peter Cohen
RES Magazine
ROOTS
Screen Actors Guild
Sole H2O
Tropicana/Dole
TV-5
USA Network
Where Magazine
Writers Guild of America

Consulate Sponsors
The Austrian Consulate General, Los Angeles
The British Film Office, Los Angeles
The Consulate General of Canada
The Consulate General of the Netherlands
The French Cultural Services of the French Embassy
The French Film & TV Department in Los Angeles
The Italian Cultural Institute

Friendship Sponsors
Audio Rents
Directors Guild of America
Echo Lake Productions
El Capitan Theatre
IFP/West
Landmark Theatres
Panavision
Patriot Advisors
Polam
The Polish Film Festival
United Talent Agency
Video Premieres

Film Commission Partners
California Film Commission
Film Offices of the Hawaiian Islands
Maryland Film Commission
Mississippi Film Office
Montana Film Office
Nevada Film Office
Oregon Film & Video Office
San Diego Film Commission
SaskFilm

Gala Restaurant Partner
Blue Palms
Linq
Michi
Mirabelle
Tantra

Supporting Restaurant Partners
Arby's Sunset
Brooklyn Bagel Bakery
Fabiolus Café
Hamburger Hamlet
Il Capriccio
Messob Ethiopean Restaurant - www.messob.com
Patagonia Grill
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles
Tangiers
Toi on Vine
Tommy's

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6. ABOUT AFI

The American Film Institute (AFI) is the preeminent organization dedicated to advancing and preserving the art of film, television and other forms of the moving image. AFI trains the next generation of moving image artists, provides leadership in the nationwide film and television preservation effort and explores new technologies in the digital media arts. AFI also presents the best of film through the AFI Los Angeles International Film Festival (AFI FEST) in Los Angeles; the AFI National Theater at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC; the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, MD, opening in 2003; and the annual AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor given for a career in film.

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7. CONTACT US

AFI FEST 2002 (November 7 - 17)

1.866.AFI FEST or 323.856.7709

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