2013 GI Film Festival: Star-Studded Line-Up And 50 Film Screenings

2013 GI Film Festival: Star-Studded Line-Up And 50 Film Screenings

Robert Davi, David James Elliott, Wynonna Judd, Christy Carlson Romano, Mark Valley, Mykelti Williamson Among Participants

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The GI Film Festival (GIFF) announces its highly anticipated line-up for this year's festival running May 6-12 in the DC Metro area. The award-winning GIFF unites Members of Congress and military leaders with Hollywood stars to honor veterans and service members through film and television.

The nation's seventh annual premier military film festival will feature 50 independent films, red carpet parties, celebrity meet-and-greets, and exclusive embassy and Capitol Hill events.

"There is no question this is our most diverse film line-up to date," said GI Film Festival Co-Founder and President Brandon Millett. "This year will feature every possible film genre, from action and adventure, to romance, to real-life stories of courage and sacrifice. Our films tackle topical issues facing veterans, including unemployment, post-traumatic stress and veteran transition, consistent with our mission to both entertain and educate our audience."

The 2013 GIFF at a glance:


-- 50 Film Screenings--50 films spanning the Civil War era to wars in Iraq
and Afghanistan will be shown at various locations including the AMC
Shirlington Theater in Arlington, the AMC Hoffman Theater in Alexandria,
and the U.S. Navy Memorial Theater in DC.
-- Robert Davi, Bond Girls, and Aston Martin Classic Cars--"Secrets and
Spies" black-tie gala and silent auction will kick-off the festival on
Monday, May 6 with special guest, acclaimed actor and Bond film villain
Robert Davi at the Signature Theater in Arlington.
-- Congressional Reception with speakers Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rep. Rosa
DeLauro, Rep. Marcy Kaptur, Rep. Jeff Miller and Rep. John Kline
(invitation only)--Disney and Broadway Star Christy Carlson Romano will
perform the National Anthem during GIFF's Congressional reception
honoring veterans on Tuesday, May 7.
-- International Film Night with David James Elliott--JAG star David James
Elliott will host GIFF's International Film Night at the Canadian
Embassy on Wednesday, May 8. Short films from six countries will be
featured including Canada, Germany, the U.K., Australia, Denmark and the
U.S.
-- Wounded Warrior Appreciation Night --On Thursday, May 9, this event will
feature a screening of Iron Man 3 and an appearance by special guest
actor Mykelti Williamson. Well known for his portrayal of Bubba Gump in
Forrest Gump, Williamson has starred in numerous films, including Heat,
Con-Air and Lucky Number Slevin. He will star in Fox's upcoming military
drama Wild Blue.
-- Friday Night Red Carpet Event with Actor and Military Veteran Mark
Valley--Mark Valley of Boston Legal and Body of Proof fame will receive
GIFF's inaugural "Veterans in Entertainment" award on Friday, May 10 at
the AMC Shirlington Theater, followed by a "first look" screening of Ron
Maxwell's new Civil War epic Copperhead.
-- Saturday Night "First Look" Screening of The Hornet's Nest - On
Saturday, May 11, the festival will host a "first look" screening of the
much anticipated documentary The Hornet's Nest. GIFF will also present
country music megastar Wynonna Judd with the "GI Spirit Award."
Visit GIFF's website to view a full schedule of events and to purchase tickets. Tickets range in price from $12 dollars for movie tickets to $50 for a film premiere and reception. Military discounts are available. Tickets for the "Secrets and Spies" gala are $135 per person ($250 per couple).

SOURCE GI Film Festival

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Web Site: http://gifilmfestival.com/


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