Come celebrate the American Cinematic Experience with 4 days of independent film in the heart of Manhattan! After sifting through over 850 entries from across the country, New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) proudly presents the 2008 ACE Film Festival program. The event is set to take place September 4-7 in the main theater of New World Stages located at 340 West 50th Street - just steps from Times Square.

The 2008 ACE Film Festival program line-up includes 40 films total with 4 World Premieres, 10 East Coast Premieres and 12 New York City Premieres in the mix.

Integrated into the regular programming of the 2008 ACE Film Festival are five selections from the extensive NYFA library. Each film acts as a testament to the endless possibilities of NYFA's Fiscal Sponsorship Program.

DATES
September 4-7, 2008

VENUE
New World Stages | 340 West 50th Street | New York, NY 10019

SCHEDULE
Click Here to view complete program schedule, trailers and more

TICKETS
Tickets only $10*

General admission.

*All tickets subject to a $1.50 Facility Fee and applicable Telecharge Handling Fees for phone and web orders.

Due to the high demand of tickets this year, we strongly encourage patrons to buy in advance. Many screenings are expected to sell out.

4-Day All Access Passes also available for just $150 Click Here

AFTER PARTIES - The Ultimate Social and Networking Experience!


Thu, September 4, 11:30pm - 2:00am at Natsumi Bar
226 West 50th Street | map
The Opening Night After Party / Chris Gore's Birthday Bash will be held at Natsumi Bar - one of Midtown Manhattan's finest hidden gems. With an impressive international wine list and intimate ambiance, Natsumi is the ideal environment for us to kick-off ACE Fest '08 and show Chris Gore that getting older doesn't mean you have to stop partying!

Present your ACE Fest ticket stub or 4-Day All-Access Pass to receive Happy Hour prices all night!


Fri, September 5, 11:30pm - 2:00 am at Latitude Bar / Lounge
783 8th Avenue | map
The entire 2nd floor of the legendary Latitude Bar / Lounge will be full of ACE Fest attendees, filmmakers and industry professionals. On this level, you'll find a red vintage style billiards room, with classic style furniture that also offers a fireplace. Across the hallway is a wooden based Mardi-Gras bar, with 10ft windows looking out onto 8th Ave.

Present your ACE Fest ticket stub or 4-Day All-Access Pass to gain entry into this exclusive party!

Sat, September 6, 11:30pm - 2:00 pm at TOUCH
240 West 52nd Street | map
Classy and decadent, TOUCH is unrivaled in the New York scene. Uniquely designed, the venue boasts over 15,000 square feet of dance space and chic lounges. A booming sound system coupled with extraordinary service raises TOUCH above all expectations. In addition to an amazing environment, the bar changes designs as you touch it!

Present your ACE Fest ticket stub or 4-Day All-Access Pass to receive a waiver on the cover charge!

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DIRECTIONS
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JUDGES
		Murphy Gilson Two-time Emmy award-winning producer Murphy Gilson is best known for his work on PBS, Discovery Networks and Comedy Central. He currently resides in Culver City, CA where he produces promos for FOX's 24 and Prison Break.
		William Ericsson Crawley CEO & founder of world-wide model and talent agency, WEMA International, William has been emmersed in show business since age 12. Aside from his highly respected agency, he also runs Fashion-Relief, a rapidly growing non-profit organization.
		Colin Boyd Beloved film critic and writer, Colin Boyd, is based in Phoenix, AZ where he reviews and interviews for print, online, TV and radio. He has gained a viral reputation on the web with the launch of his popular movie site, BigPictureRadio.com.
		Claudia Jean Considered the "go-to" person for the industries of fashion, music and film, Claudia Jean's resume reads like Page Six of the New York Times. Her client list includes the likes of HBO, BET, Nickelodeon, MTV, Showtime, TLC and more.
		David Nusair Any fan of online film reviews knows David Nusair. In the mid 90's, David launched Reel Film Reviews, where he now boasts well over 2,000 critiques. Long-time member of the Online Film Critics Society, his reviews have appeared on AOL Networks and Tribute Magazine.
		Jim Connors As the Program Coordinator for the ThinkBright TV Network, Jim Connors has been integral to the construction of major television programming in New York State for the past 8 years. He also continues to devote his time to production consulting.