By Maria Esteves - October 15, 2009

The World Premiere of THE MINISTERS written/produced/directed by Franc Reyes, presented by Remy Martin commenced on Tuesday, October 13, at the Lowes Lincoln Square, New York. THE MINISTERS world premiere gala was held at The Empire Hotel Rooftop. The red carpet arrivals included cast of actors, recording artists, producers, industry professionals, and celebrity guests.  "The Ministers," distributed by Maya Entertainment, opens at the AMC Empire 25, New York, Friday, October 16, 2009.

World Premiere of THE MINISTERS red carpet arrivals: (from left-right), director Franc Reyes, producer Jill Footlick, and actor Harvey Keitel (NYPD Officer Bruno), THE MINISTERS.

World Premiere of THE MINISTERS red carpet arrivals: actress Florencia Lozano (NYPD Officer Santana), THE MINISTERS.

World Premiere of THE MINISTERS red carpet arrivals: actor Saul Stein (NYPD Det. De Marco), THE MINISTERS.

World Premiere of THE MINISTERS red carpet arrivals: actor Manny Perez (NYPD Det. Manso), THE MINISTERS.

World Premiere of THE MINISTERS red carpet arrivals: actress Wanda De Jesus (NYPD Captain Diaz ), and actor Harvey Keitel (NYPD Officer Bruno), THE MINISTERS.

World Premiere of THE MINISTERS red carpet arrivals: (from l-r), actors Luis Antonio Ramos (drug lord Rojas), John Leguizamo (Twin brothers Dante and Perfecto Mendoza), Harvey Keitel (NYPD Officer Bruno), and director Franc Reyes, THE MINISTERS.

World Premiere of THE MINISTERS red carpet arrivals: actor Ephraim Benton, INSIDE A CHANGE.

World Premiere of THE MINISTERS red carpet arrivals: actor Flaco Navaja, “Fighting.”

World Premiere of THE MINISTERS red carpet arrivals: actor Federico Castelluccio, "Sopranos."