The 2020 Queens World Film Festival is presenting its “Annual Trailer Party,” and more than 100 local and international filmmakers are expected to attend on Saturday, March 7 at 6:30 PM in The Local NY. Film fans will view compelling trailers that convey stories about every element of life from each corner of the world. The Local NY is at 13-02 44th Avenue in Long Island City and everyone is welcome to attend this free event.
The 10th Annual Queens World Film runs from March 19th to the 29th, and more than 200+ indie films will be present at three venues in Astoria. Tickets for the festival are at: https://www.queensworldfilmfestival.com/tickets/
At the Trailer Party, journalists may meet and interview any of the filmmakers as well as Katha and Preston Cato, the respective artistic and executive directors of the 10th Annual Queens World Film.
For a sneak preview of some of the trailers, watch the 30-second version of the festival’s “Sizzle Reel:” https://vimeo.com/391873922. See the entire Sizzle Reel at trailer party.
Queens World Film is also providing the snacks and chocolate. A cash bar is also available.
Who: More than 100 indie filmmakers from New York City, across the United States and around the world are screening trailers of their feature films, short narratives, documentaries and animations at Queens World Film.
What: A selection of trailers from 200+ indie films that will screened during the Queens World Film (March 19 to 29).
Special Element: Screening the trailer from The Last Sermon, by Documentary Director Jack Baxter, which will have its U.S. premiere at Queens World Film on Saturday,March 21 at 7:30 PM at the Museum of the Moving Image in the Redstone Theater.
When: Saturday, March 7, beginning at 6:30 PM
Where: The Local NY, 13-02 44th Avenue, Long Island City
For more details about the trailer party and film festival visit: https://www.queensworldfilmfestival.com/ and at Twitter @QueensWorldFilm; #QueensWorldFilm.
News media contacts: Katha Cato, executive director, Queens World Film Festival, email: kathacato@gmail.com, or Bob Rinklin, Essential PR, 973-768-2425, rinklin@comcast.net. Hilarie Viener, Viener & Partners, is representing Director Jack Baxter, her contact info: 917-328-9739 and email: hilarie@vienerandpartners.com
For the seventh year in a row Investors Bank is the lead sponsor of the Queens World Film Festival.