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Women in Film & Television – Florida to Host National
LUNAFEST Film Festival at Enzian Theater
October 6th Event Features Films By, For and About Women to Support the Breast Cancer Fund

ORLANDO, FL – August 20, 2012 - LUNAFEST, the fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women's issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities, will take place at the Enzian Theater on Sat., Oct. 6, 2012.

“Oct. is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we are honored to show our support to such an important cause while inspiring the work of talented women filmmakers,” said Sheena Fowler, president of Women in Film & Television – Florida. “We are thrilled to bring LUNAFEST to the Central Florida community for the fifth year, and we encourage women to make it a girl’s night out—make it a special evening.”

The event will be hosted by Vanessa Echols of WFTV, who is the founder of Compassionate Hands and Hearts Breast Cancer Outreach in addition to her anchor duties at Channel 9.

Filled with stories of reflection and whimsy, hope and humor, grace and perseverance, LUNAFEST films are renowned for celebrating the talents and stories of women. The films include many off the traditional “festival circuit.” Collectively, LUNAFEST films captivate audiences, compel dialogue and arm those who participate with both the knowledge and the motivation to make a difference in their communities.

This season’s program of nine selected films will compel discussion, make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings and motivate you to make a difference in your community. Incredibly diverse in style and content, LUNAFEST is united by a common thread of exceptional storytelling - by, for and about women.

100 percent of all LUNAFEST net proceeds are donated to charity, with 15 percent going to the main beneficiary, Breast Cancer Fund, and 85 percent going to directly back to the local community organizations. To date, LUNAFEST has raised over $1.2 million dollars for more than 600 worthy causes.

Watch the film trailers here: www.lunafest.org

Event Details:

The LUNAFEST films start at 7:00pm on Oct. 6, 2012. Showtime is approximately 90 minutes. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to get a good seat on the lawn. Attendees may bring a blanket or chairs, and a variety of foods and drinks will be available for purchase.

Tickets are $15 for the public, $10 for WIFT-FL members and are now available online for purchase at: www.lunafest.org. If the event is not sold out, then tickets will also be sold the day of the event at the lawn entrance.

The films bring serious issues to the forefront; therefore, the LUNAFEST is really intended for mature audiences.

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50/50 RAFFLE

FREE Raffle ticket with each $15 donation for event – a raffle ticket will be given for each additional $5 donation. The winning raffle ticket will receive 50% of the total amount raised in the raffle. The remaining 50% will be given to The Breast Cancer Fund, Compassionate Hands and Hearts Breast Cancer Outreach and local non-profit organizations. If you are a local related organization who would like to extend a raffle prize or learn more about sponsorship for this event, please email Katrina@womeninfilmfl.org.

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LUNAFEST is presented by Women in Film & TV – FL & the Enzian Theater.

The Enzian is located at 1300 South Orlando Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751.
For more information on LUNAFEST and directions to the Enzian Theater, please visit enzian.org or call (407) 629-0054.

For general information on LUNAFEST mission and goals, visit: www.lunafest.org.


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Fast Facts About Breast Cancer:

• 1 in 4 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
• Over 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. this year.
• Over 40,000 women will die from the disease.
• Breast cancer occurs in men. In fact, over 1000 men will be diagnosed this year.




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About Women in Film & TV - Florida (WIFT-FL) is a community driven and charitable organization, providing educational programs and events for its community as well as its members. WIFT-FL is run by a Board of Directors and serves its members by providing a network of professional and valuable contacts, training, workshops, professional development, access to opportunities and public awareness. WIFT-FL membership consists of qualified women and men who work in all areas of the entertainment industry. WIFT-FL prides itself on building positive images of media-makers, empowering them to achieve their highest professional and creative potential, and helping create more job opportunities throughout the State of Florida. For more information on WIFT-FL, please visit www.womeninfilmfl.org.