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On Location in Asheville
Some pretty fabulous downtown restaurants want your business ticket holders!  Grab a drink and a bite in between films at one of the participating restaurants at a discounted rate.  Present your 2009 Asheville Film Festival ticket stub to receive discounts at participating "On Location" restaurants.

The 7th Annual Asheville Film Festival

"I’m constantly impressed by the scope of this festival – screenings, panel discussions, special presentations, and more – to say nothing of the overall quality of the films selected to compete for the top prizes. And what’s especially noteworthy about the festival is that it’s presented each year by the City of Asheville, an inspiring example of a city actually recognizing the importance of the arts and throwing its weight behind an event that celebrates culture."
Matt Brunson, Creative Loafing Charlotte, The Clog

FEATURE FILMS Winner: 16 to Life Runner-Up: Deadland Audience: Laid Off DOCUMENTARY Winner: Food Fight Runner-Up: Bonecrusher Audience: Food Fight SHORT FILM Winner: Open Your Eyes Runner-Up: True Beauty This Night Audience: Sleeping STUDENT Winner: Down in Number 5 Runner-Up: Autogenesis Audience: Down in Number 5 ANIMATION Winner: O Pintor de Ceos (Painter of the Skies) Runner-Up: The Mouse That Soared Audience: The Magistical

ETV SOUTHERN LENS AWARD
Winner: PIER

SCREENPLAY AWARD
Best Screenplay: The Target
Runner-Up: The Ellen and Ted Show

Thursday, Nov. 12: PREMIERE NIGHT
Screening of An Education at Fine Arts Theatre followed by a reception including cocktails, music by Marley Carroll of Melanaster Records, and unbelieveable appetizers designed by Your Personal Chef in the lower level of Pack Place.

Friday, Nov. 13: FOCUS ON LOCAL
Screening of films by Asheville filmmakers Curt Arledge and Paul Schattel. Come watch Beer Y'all and Alison and have a chance to meet the filmmakers.

Saturday, Nov. 14: IT'S A WRAP!
We decided to scrap that awards ceremony and throw a party with some fun surprises instead! Find out who the winning filmmakers are in each category - best film, runner-up, and audience award winners will be announced along with the winning screenplay!

Sunday, Nov. 15: SPECIAL SCREENING
Tearing Down The Tent, a documentary by local filmmakers Michael Knox, Ryan Haggery, Martin Ramsey and Stephen Ramsey. Features Asheville's Jamie Reel in an indepth look at the traveling circus community.

Sunday, Nov. 15: SPOTLIGHT FILM
That Evening Sun screens at Fine Arts Theatre - stars Hal Holbrook as an elderly Tennessee farmer who escapes the nursing facility where his son has placed him and returns to his farm in an attempt to live out his final days in peace.

Sunday, November 15: CLOSING NIGHT FILM
Based on the book PUSH: A Novel by Sapphire, Precious screens at Fine Arts Theatre to close the 2009 Asheville Film Festival. Already generating Oscar buzz, the film has won awards and rave reviews at Cannes, Sundance, Toronto, and New York.

During your visit to the Asheville Film Festival, stop by the Official Festival Headquarters at Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center for tickets and information!

The Asheville Film Festival is produced by the City of Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department in conjunction with the Asheville Film Festival Committee.
Phone: (828) 259-5800 Fax: (828) 259-5606