The Philly Underground Music and Philm Festival (PUMP) launches a new monthly screening series simply titled, REELADELPHIA
Released on = May 15, 2006, 7:47 pm
Press Release Author = Cheri & Prate Bailey
Industry = Entertainment
Press Release Summary = Philadelphia's Premiere Urban Independent Film & Music Café
Press Release Body = Philadelphia, PA - The Philly Underground Music & Philm Festival (PUMP) launches a new monthly music and film screening series at the award-winning North by Northwest restaurant, bar and nightclub. Guests can sample tantalizing cuisine and cocktails, while socializing, networking, and enjoying movies, followed by post-screening discussion, Q&A and live musical performances.
REELadelphia's mission is to showcase quality independent films written, produced or directed by urban/independent filmmakers seeking mainstream distribution and an opportunity to test-screen their films before the general public.
"P.U.M.P. celebrates through cinema and music the creativity that has forever characterized Philadelphia."
- Cheri S. Bailey, Founding Partner
The Feature Film presentation will be the Philadelphia Premiere of: \"THE TIES THAT BIND\", Written & Produced by Anthony Anderson - Directed by Malik Pollard. For more information on \"THE TIES THAT BIND\" visit: www.thetiesthatbind-movie.com
The evening will include an outstanding performance by Philly's own spoken word artist, Carla Clarkson. Ms. Clarkson will be accompanied by Legendary Jazz Musician, Byard Lancaster.
"REELadelphia is an extension of the P.U.M.P. Festival. The monthly series provides a platform for urban independent filmmakers and musicians year round, while also serving as a major fundraiser and marketing tool for the festival."
- Prate S. Bailey, Founding Partner
The Philly Underground Music & Philm Festival (P.U.M.P.) celebrates the historic underground roots of Philadelphia's music and cinema scenes. P.U.M.P is a journey of classic and new underground films, which contain quintessential performances, and evenings with dream line-ups of live music at the best of Philadelphia's music venues.
This year's festival will be held November 9-12, 2006 (location to be announced). PUMP is currently accepting films in four genres.. the Short film (narrative), Feature film (narrative), Documentary and Music Video.
For more information about REELadelphia, please visit our website at www.reeladelphia.com or e-mail us at info@reeladelphia.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 9a.m. EDT Monday, May 15, 2006
Web Site = http://www.reeladelphia.com - http://www.asphaltmultimedia.com
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