Arts Engine’s Eighth Annual Media That Matters Film Festival WORLD PREMIERE!

Arts Engine is pleased to announce the world premiere of the eighth annual Media That Matters Film Festival in New York City!

WORLD PREMIERE - IFC Center

Join us for the world premiere of the eighth annual Media That Matters Film Festival! Be among the first to see the 12 inspiring short films we selected this year. There will be Take Action tables AND a chance to meet the festival filmmakers!

Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Location:
IFC Center
323 Sixth Avenue (at West 3rd Street)
New York, NY
Get Directions | Buy Tickets!

Buy your tickets today at movietickets.com!

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SECOND SCREENING - Tribeca Cinemas

We are pleased to announce that due to popular demand, this year we have added a second screening to our growing festival event line-up! Don’t be left without a ticket for the Wednesday, May 28 Premiere at the IFC!  Book your tickets for the Friday evening screening at Tribeca Cinemas. There will be Take Action tables AND a chance to meet the festival filmmakers!

Date: Friday, May 30, 2008
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Location:
Tribeca Cinemas
54 Varick Street
New York, NY
Get Directions | Buy Tickets!

Buy your tickets today at brownpapertickets.com!

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OFFICIAL FESTIVAL PARTY - Rose Live Music

Join us for the official Media That Matters after-party as festival winner African Underground: Hip Hop In Senegal’s filmmaker and featured artists spin tracks and lay down beats at the Rose Live Music center in historic Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Rose Live Music & Nomadic Wax Productions presents:
The Waaw Band - Live Senegalese Afro Beat
& DJ Ben Herson spinning Global Hip Hop, Afrobeat, Reggae & more

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2008
Time: 10 p.m. - 4 a.m.
Location:
Rose Live Music
345 Grand Street (between Havemeyer & Marcy)
Brooklyn, NY
Get Directions

There is no cover charge but you must be 21+ to attend!

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YOUTH PREMIERE - Paley Center for Media, NYC

On June 6 there will be an additional free screening for youth as part of the annual Media: Overseas Conference, an international celebration of youth and film.

This three-day conference will include screenings and panels from a host of international participants, brought together to discuss today’s current media landscape. Panelists from Afghanistan, Australia, China, Egypt, Korea, Kuwait, Spain, Sweden, UK, and the USA will lead the conversations. Attendees will include media industry professionals, educators, students, and the general public.

Date: Friday, June 6, 2008
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location:
The Paley Center for Media
25 West 52nd Street
New York, NY
Get Directions

While this event is free for youth, participants will not be admitted without sending an RSVP to: rsvp@mocnyb.org.

This event will also be a part of Internet Week NY! 
For more details visit internetweekny.com!

For all these events, make sure to buy your tickets now, as they sell out fast.

We’ll see you there!