All news, arts and entertainment media are invited to attend a media conference held by the 25th Atlantic Film Festival to discuss and answer questions regarding the impact of the Festival International de Films de Montréal’s recent announcement of their new dates that will now overlap with the Atlantic Film Festival and other major film festivals across Canada.

Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Time: 1:00 pm -2:00 pm AST (12:00 pm -1:00 pm EST)
Location: The Delta Halifax, 1990 Barrington Street, Baronets 1& 2 on the 8th floor, Halifax, Nova Scotia

SPEAKERS:
- Gregor Ash – Executive Director, Atlantic Film Festival Association
- Bill Niven – Producer, Idlewild Films Ltd., and Chair of the Atlantic Film Festival Association Board of Directors
- Wayne Grigsby – Producer, Big Motion Pictures, and Vice-Chair of the Atlantic Film Festival Association Board of Directors

ABOUT THE ATLANTIC FILM FESTIVAL:

Located in coastal Halifax, Nova Scotia, the 25th anniversary Atlantic Film Festival (AFF), September 15-24, 2005, has expanded from a nine-day festival to a 10-day celebration of film and video from the Atlantic Provinces, Canada and around the world. In 2004, the Festival presented over 200 films and videos with sold-out events and record attendance figures. Known for its warm and festive atmosphere, the Festival is committed to screening an inspiring and engaging collection of films and videos from Canada and the world. The AFF is now considered one of the top four film festivals in Canada.