Wednesday, March 11, 2009

White Sands International Film Festival


POISON WIND is an official selection of the WSIFF, taking place in Las Cruces, NM, the weekend of April 23-26. "Las Cruces, NewMexico, February 22, 2009—The 5th Annual White Sands InternationalFilm Festival (April 23-26, 2009) announced today that due to its previous years’ success, it will expand into Las Cruces, NM. This expansion into a larger market will enable the festival to retain its commitment to bring high quality festival programming while intensifying arts education in the region. The festival once more promises to attract numerous visitors from around the world with its enigmatic films, informative panels and special events. "

"WSIFF brings the artistic insight of eminent filmmakers to New Mexico in order to heighten audiences’ appreciation for the art of cinema and attractinternational visitors to the region. WSIFF screens outstanding short andfeature length documentaries and narratives of all genres from around theworld. WSIFF also has a special focus on Latino and New Mexican filmmakers and other filmmakers who choose the scenic backdrop of New Mexico for its locations. Some noted past guests include the legendary Mexican filmmakerArturo Ripstein; director of the award winning “Bella”, Alejandro Monteverde;and actor Wes Studi of “Last of the Mohicans”."

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