FileMaker Pro 7 Database Software Extends 8 Year Run With Largest Film Festival in the U.S.

FileMaker Pro 7 Database Software Extends 8 Year Run With Largest Film Festival in the U.S. FileMaker Signs on as Seattle International Film Festival Technology Sponsor SAN FRANCISCO, (Macworld Expo and Conference), Jan. 10 /PRNewswire- FirstCall/ -- The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), the largest festival in the nation, has relied on FileMaker Pro database software for more than 8 years to help keep track of films, filmmakers, attendees, volunteers, events and venues. This year, FileMaker, Inc. is also a Technology Sponsor of the event, which runs May 19th through June 12th. "We use FileMaker Pro to keep track everything. And each year, we build on the database so it becomes even more useful for the staff of every department," said Nancy Kennedy, longtime development associate with SIFF. "Given our love of the product, we are delighted to welcome FileMaker as a sponsor at this year's event." Considered one of the most influential film festivals in the world, SIFF extends over 25 days, attracting more than 160,000 people and screening nearly 300 feature and short films from more than 50 countries. In addition to tracking all film submittals and selections in an archive that extends to 1995, SIFF also relies on FileMaker Pro to maintain and service lists of its more than 2,000 members, as well as large lists of film industry producers, directors, actors, guests, press, sponsors, donors, community outreach groups, social service and special interest groups, schools, and volunteers. "We have new staff and new volunteers at every festival, and since FileMaker Pro is so user friendly, it allows them to get up-to-speed quickly," said Kennedy. "Plus, with all the passwords and protections designed in, we have never lost information. So even the newest interns can use the database without any fear of causing havoc." "Movies are not only entertainment, they are a vital tool for cultural exchange and education," said Kennedy. "And FileMaker Pro is a vital tool that helps us spread this cross-cultural understanding. " FileMaker Pro 7 is used by more than 100,000 creative professionals worldwide to effortlessly access and manage client details, job status, digital assets, timesheets and more within advertising agencies, direct mail companies, print vendors, media buying agencies, motion picture and video production companies, photography studios, graphics design agencies and animation studios. About FileMaker, Inc. FileMaker Pro (www.filemaker.com) is used by millions of individuals and workgroups around the world to be more productive and efficient. Business, education and government customers rely on FileMaker to manage people, projects, images, assets and other information. In addition to being the number one-selling easy-to-use database software, the award-winning FileMaker product line also includes low-cost Applications that automate basic business tasks, ready-to-use Starter Solutions, and tools to create and share solutions from the desktop to the web. FileMaker, Inc. is a subsidiary of Apple Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). NOTE: FileMaker is a trademark of FileMaker, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Source: FileMaker, Inc. CONTACT: Kevin Mallon of FileMaker, Inc., +1-408-987-7227, or kevin_mallon@filemaker.com Web site: http://www.filemaker.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment