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Award-Winning Military Film Festival to Offer 42 Film Screenings May 15-20 in Washington, DC, Including an Advanced Screening of Universal Pictures’ BATTLESHIP

 Contacts:  D’Ann Long – 951-315-6534, cell; or Laura Law-Millett – 800-928-6307, ext. 101

Washington, DC – Wednesday, April 4, 2012 – The award-winning GI Film Festival (GIFF), the nation’s only military film festival, announced today the film program for its 2012 event, which will take place Tuesday, May 15, through Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Washington, DC. The full program, including times and locations, is available on the festival’s website, GIFilmFestival.com/2012films.

Overall, the sixth annual GIFF film line-up offers 42 film screenings, movies that represent every branch of the military and span five wars. Over the course of the six-day event, the festival will offer 23 narrative films and 19 documentaries covering every genre conceivable – from action and adventure to drama and romance. With at least a dozen world premiere screenings, GIFF offers plenty of opportunities to discover emerging directors, producers and actors. GIFF is proud to welcome many promising and established military veteran filmmakers.

“More than 200 films were submitted to GIFF this year. We were overwhelmed by the raw talent and emotion expressed in every film,” explained Brandon Millett, Co-Founder and President of the GI Film Festival. “Our mission is to educate the public about the successes and sacrifices of the American military and there has never been a better festival line-up to more perfectly exemplify that mission.”

In addition to offering the year’s best independent films, GIFF is also pleased to announce that on Thursday, May 17, the festival will provide an advanced screening of Universal Pictures’ BATTLESHIP, directed by Peter Berg. The BATTLESHIP screening will take place during the festival’s Wounded Warrior Appreciation Night, where wounded warriors from the DC metro area will serve as the festival’s guests of honor.

“One of the best parts of the festival is every day is so different. Whether our guests are honoring the contributions of wounded warriors or walking the red carpet with famous actors, there’s a unique experience every night,” said GIFF Co-Founder and Director Laura Law-Millett. Ticket prices range from $12 for a single film to $250 for a week-long VIP pass.

The GI Film Festival is a 501 c(3) non-profit educational organization dedicated to sharing the military experience in and out of the arena of war. The GIFF is the only film festival in the nation to exclusively celebrate the successes and sacrifices of the service member through the medium of film. Review the festival’s 2012 schedule now, and start planning your visit!

GI Film Festival 2012 – reel stories, real heroes.

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