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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Donna Farrell
February 21, 2002
Marketing Communications Account Executive
Telephone: (410) 581-4190
E-mail: donnafarrell@mpt.org
MPT. This is bigger than television.
Maryland Public Television calls independent filmmakers
Entries wanted for Independent Eye series
OWINGS MILLS, MD: Independent film and video producers are invited
to submit entries for Maryland Public Television's (MPT) innovative series,
Independent Eye.
This six-part series showcases and provides visibility for works from
the undiscovered as well as established producers and directors. The series
- hosted by Joan Jett - airs annually in April and May on MPT, Saturdays
at 11:00 p.m. beginning April 20.
To enter a work for consideration, send your name, address, telephone
number, a brief description of your film or video, and a VHS copy to:
Mr. Zvi Shoubin
ATTN: "Independent Eye"
Maryland Public Television
11767 Owings Mills Boulevard
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
Programs selected must be available on Beta format and will be returned
after post-production of the series.
All genres - experimental, innovative, cutting edge, features, documentaries,
animated shorts, drama, and comedy - are accepted. Deadline for entries
is March 1, 2002.
For additional information, filmmakers are urged to contact Elliott Wiley
by phone
at (410) 332-4070 or e-mail at rejwiley@aol.com.
Maryland Public Television is a not-for-profit, state-licensed public
television station which serves the citizens and communities of Maryland
and beyond through a variety of broadcast and nonbroadcast activities.
MPT is a national leader in the production of broadcast programming for
public television. MPT's local/regional television credits include public
affairs, original performance, documentary, and entertainment programs
for the citizens of Maryland.
Beyond broadcast, MPT creates instructional videos, develops training,
and builds Internet sites that serve tens of thousands of students, teachers,
and child-care providers annually. MPT outreach activities, especially
relating to arts, culture, and history, take place in all areas of the
state to further fulfill MPT's mission to engage, enlighten, and entertain.
For more information on Maryland Public Television and MPT-produced programming
log on to the MPT Web site at mpt.org.
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