INDEPENDENT FILM `VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCE` TO PREMIERE AT THE 2008 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL MARCH 3RD

Released on: February 27, 2008, 7:08 pm

Press Release Author: Spike Spillberg /nina moon publicist

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: Film Project Curbs and Bring Awareness to the Rising Domestic
Violence Problem that Plagues Communities Across the Country

Press Release Body: February 20 - SKEEBO Films announced today their upcoming
release, \"Victim of Circumstance\" will premiere at the 2008 New York International
Independent Film and Video Festival March 3rd at the Village East Theater. Showtime
starts at 6pm. This emotionally charged feature looks to build on the awareness of
domestic violence and the effects that it has on the communities around the country.
This is the first feature film for Independent director and producer, Troy
Whitehurst aka Spike Spillberg, host of the Blogtalkradio show \"Spike Spillberg\"
Live From the Director's Chair. He is the driving force behind SKEEBO Films and is
passionate about sharing this dramatic true story with the world. SKEEBO Films has
produced several short films that have screened at various festivals in the US.

Radio personality, Tone X, from WPEG Power 98 FM's Morning Maddhouse joins the cast
and is here to make a statement against domestic violence. As a nationally
recognized comedian on BET's Comic View, Tone X notes that domestic violence is no
laughing matter. Having grown up in the midst of an abusive household, Tone X feels
compelled to support the education and prevention of domestic violence through his
work. When asked what inspires his activism, Tone X confided, \"I've seen how
violence, both physical and emotional can damage a healthy marriage or relationship;
I know firsthand how detrimental this can be.\"

The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival was founded in 1993
and has been recognized by the film and entertainment industry as one of the leading
film events on the independent festival circuit \"It is a rewarding feeling to be an
Official Selection to this years NYIIFVF event in New York City, we are making
cinema history\" says Whitehurst.. \"We hope that people's lives will be touched by
this project and those affected will reach out for help through the appropriate
channels when confronted with a domestic violence situation,\" added Whitehurst.

About Skeebo Films

Skeebo Films has produced several shorts film, \"The Fuzz & the Jive\", \"Choices\", and
\"Hot Like Fire\" which all fall under The Real Life Film Series. Victim of
Circumstance is the company's first feature film and is seeking distribution
worldwide. Victim of Circumstance stars Resharma Coleman, Spike Spillberg, Omar
El-Amin, Brandon Johnson, Yolanda Webb, and Tone X. Spike Spillberg Live from the
Director's Chair airs Weeknights @ 11pm www.blogtalkradio.com/skeebofilms and is
available for download.





Web Site: http://www.myspace.com/skeebofilms

Contact Details: #### For interviews and inquiries please contact Troy Whitehurst
704-281-2309 or troywhitehurst@hotmail.com

Spike Spillberg
Skeebo Films
www.blogtalkradio.com/skeebofilms
www.myspace.com/skeebofilms

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