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Follow on Google News | ![]() 10-year-old Animator’s Holocaust Film Acquired by Shorts International, LA Theatrical Debut Sep 20Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest, about a young Holocaust survivor, animated by 10-year-old filmmaker and critic Perry Chen, is acquired by Shorts International, the distributor of Academy Award-nominated shorts, LA theatrical debut Sep 20-22, 2011.
By: Perry's Previews Following the film’s enthusiastic reception at its world premiere at the LA Shorts Fest and San Diego’s Comic-Con in July 2011, Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest (http://ingridpitt.co.uk/) Showcase 2 Showtime at CGV: Sep 20 (Tue) 5:45 pm, 10:25 pm Sep 21 (Wed) & Sep 22 (Thu): 12:45 pm, 5:45 pm Interested press should immediately contact Melissa Del Valle (310-829-6815, Melissa@shortsinternational.com) “ShortsHD at the Movies” Sept. 20-22, 2011 in Los Angeles at CGV Cinema - 621 South Western Ave. - 213-388-9000 http://www.cgvcinemas.com Premiere Reception with Press & Filmmakers, Tues. Sept. 20, 6.30pm- 8pm. For Media Interviews about "Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest," contact Dr. Zhu Shen, Co- Producer, 858-761-7955, bioforesight@ "We're thrilled to get this gem, 'Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest' out to the world commencing with a theatrical debut at ShortsHD at the Movies, at CGV Cinemas in Los Angeles this Tuesday," said Linda “O.” Olszewski, Shorts International's Co-Head of Global Acquisitions, "I was immediately attracted to this animation about the Holocaust through the eyes of a child, animated by 10-year-old, Perry Chen, in a collaboration with Ingrid Pitt, one of my favorites - Bill Plympton, and Kevin Sean Michaels. I mean, what were you doing at 10 years old? Most kids are dreaming about this kind of thing, but Perry Chen actually did it and is clearly a talent to watch.” In addition, a Shorts International “'Short Notice'” original feature recounting the making of Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest will air every day for 2 weeks (October 17th - 30th 2011) on ShortsHD, a cable television channel dedicated to short movies, available in the US on DirecTV (Channel 568) Dish Network (Channel 375) and AT&T U-verse (Channel 1789). http://shortsHD.com ABOUT SHORTSHD: ShortsHD™ is the first high definition channel dedicated to short movies and is available on DIRECTV (Channel 568), Dish Network (Channel 375) and AT&T U-Verse (Channel 1789). ShortsHD™ ABOUT VAMP PRODUCTIONS: VAMP Productions was founded in New York in 2005 by the husband/wife team of Kevin Sean Michaels and Theodora Michaels. The company's first film, the documentary Vampira: The Movie, was released by Alpha New Cinema in 2008, received extensive press and won the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award for Best Independent Film. In 2010 Alpha New Cinema also released their second documentary, The Wild World of Ted V. Mikels, about the grind-house filmmaker. "Ingrid Pitt: Beyond The Forest" is their first animated short film. ABOUT PERRY CHEN: Perry S. Chen is an award-winning child film critic, artist, and animator, currently in 6th grade from San Diego. He started reviewing movies at age 8 in 3rd grade using a kid-friendly starfish rating system, and has been featured in CBS, NBC, CNN, NPR, Variety, The Guardian, The China Press, etc. He writes movie reviews for Animation World Network, San Diego Union Tribune, Amazing Kids! Magazine, and his own Perry’s Previews blog. (www.perryspreviews.com) Endorsements from Sponsors: “Perry's creativity is endless. We are honored he chose Toon Boom Studio to express it and surprise us. This excellent production will surely receive rave reviews from the animation community.”- Joan Vogelesang, President/CEO, Toon Boom Animation “We are delighted to see Perry’s film receiving such wonderful recognition from the entertainment community. We look forward to his continued support of Wacom products and cannot wait to see his next adventure.” - Doug Little, Public Relations Manager, Wacom Technology Corporation # CONTACTS FOR INGRID PITT: BEYOND THE FOREST: For media, screening/events, sponsorships, personal appearances and lectures, donation inquiries about the film “Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest,” and historical background on the Holocaust: Media/General Info: Dr. Zhu Shen, Co-Producer. Email: Holocaust Information Contact: Jud Newborn, PhD, Historical Adviser. Email: Producer Contact: Kevin Sean Michaels, Director. Email: Film’s official website: http://ingridpitt.co.uk Film’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/ Film's updates: http://www.perryspreviews.com Testimonials & Endorsement: CONTACTS FOR Shorts International: For media inquires about Shorts International, ShortsHD, contact: Jason Damata, Email: Shorts International website: http://www.shortsinternational.com ShortsHD website: http://shortsHD.com # # # Perry's Previews features multi-media reviews by Perry Chen, an award-winning 10-year-old entertainment critic of movies and family entertainment, TV/radio personality, youngest blogger, filmmaker featured on CBS & NPR. Details: www.perryspreviews.com End
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