ACEFEST 2009

Thank you for your interest in ACEFEST 2009! We are gearing-up for the biggest and best year yet. Please be patient as we finalize the event details in the coming months. ACEFEST has always held the highest standards for venues, locations and every last element of the film festival. That is our promise to you and there will certainly be a lot to look forward to this year.

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Event Dates
July 10-11, 2009

Venue

Tribeca Cinemas
54 Varick Street
New York, NY 10013

Tickets
Click here to view the schedule and buy tickets - Only $10

After-Parties
ACEFEST has earned quite a reputation for its after-parties and post-screening events. This year will be no exception as we open them up to the general public for the first time!

Friday, July 10. Luxe Lounge. 10pm - 2am. Click Here for info / RSVP

Saturday, July 11. Antarctica Bar. 10pm - 4am. Show your ticket stub for $1-off drinks!

Judges

Lloyd Kaufman, Filmmaker
Well-known American film director, producer and screenwriter (Toxic Avenger). He is the co-founder of Troma Entertainment, the world's longest-running independent film studio. Kaufman also serves as chairman of the Independent Film and Television Alliance.

Chris Gore, Writer / Filmmaker
A speaker and writer on the topic of independent film, Chris is the founder of FilmThreat.com, a project dedicated to covering independent cinema. He appears weekly on the G4 TV's Attack of the Show, in which he reviews the newest DVD movies released that day.

Elle Martini, Filmmaker
Elle is an Emmy-nominated writer/director based in Portland, Oregon. Her most recent film, Person, Place or Thing, won Best Short Film at ACEFEST 2008 and continues to pick up various awards around the world for both its production and performances.

Gabriele Barrera, Film Critic / Journalist
An Italian native, Gabriele is an international film critic whose words resonate throughout the film industry long after he publishes them. He just released a new book entitled Movie Stars, and continues to actively write and lecture at some of the best universities in the world.

Zenon Kruszelnicki, Acting Coach / Theatre Director
Zenon received his MFA in Acting from National Academy of Drama in Poland and MFA in Directing from The New School. He is a member of SSDC, The Actors Studio, FIA, ZASP and SAG. In 2004 he professionally coached Willem Dafoe, among others.

Tom O'Malley, Filmmaker
With a BFA in Transmedia Studies from Syracuse University, Tom is currently focusing on the business-side of the film industry as Executive Director of ACEFEST. He brings experience beyond his years and a well-rounded creative knowledge to the table.

Donald Lavis, Technical Specialist
Donald brings an interesting perspective to this year's judging panel. His involvement with the SUNY Fredonia Media Arts program, as well as many major productions in New York City, has earned him a well-known reputation in the world of audio/visual technology.

Russell Hess, Distributor
Having spent a large portion of his career on the production side of film, Russell is now a powerful force in the distribution industry. He has seen-through the release of many indies on DVD, broadband, Pay-Per-View, and cable in the past few years.