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The Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival (BCIFF) will take place August 14-16, 2009 in Houston, TX. The festival is presented by The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and create opportunities through the arts ~ worldwide.The Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival (BCIFF) was founded by its executive director, Shanda Davis, to showcase diverse film and video projects that:
* Educate and enlighten us on political, social, psychological, economic, health, religious, and a variety of other issues,
* Offer hope and encouragement as well as inspire us to contribute towards the betterment of society and
* Display positive relationships, morals, individual, and family values.
The Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival's mission is:
* To provide a viable platform for independent filmmakers and artists from around the world to showcase their works,
* To provide awareness to the world about the variety of educational, inspirational and positive works available and the need to integrate more of these types of works into society,
* To provide a networking platform for filmmakers and industry professionals and
* To showcase the artistic excellence of children & youth in Houston and surrounding areas and provide scholarships to assist them in furthering their arts education.
Proceeds from the festival will go towards the SHOCK Youth Arts & Wellness Program.Their mission is:
* To provide arts awareness, education, and training to low income children and youth,
* To provide a platform for children and youth to showcase and cultivate their creative gifts and provide scholarships to assist them in furthering their arts education,
* To enrich the mental, physical, emotional, and social health of our youth through nutrition, health, self-esteem, and life skills programs and,
* To provide positive alternatives to offset the negative alternatives in their environment.
Visit our "Support the Festival" page to see how you can make a tax - deductible contribution and help us make this year's festival a success!
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| Watch BCIFF's Executive Director, Shanda Davis, and filmmakers who will be screening thier projects at BCIFF 2009 on Houston Media Source Presents Live Community Focus program, August 11, 2009 @ 7pm central time. Residents in Houston can view the program on Comcast channel 17. Viewers outside of the Houston area can view the program streaming live online at http://www.hmstv.org/ . Click on the video streaming link at the bottom of the home page.
BCIFF Staff
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BCIFF 2009 Hotel
"Special Offer"
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| Crowne Plaza Houston - Downtown |
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| The Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival's 2009 headquarters will be located at the prestigious Crowne Plaza Houston Downtown Hotel. Crowne Plaza Houston Downtown Hotel, the premier choice in downtown Houston hotels, provides an unequalled experience in Houston travel for both corporate and leisure guests. From tasty Houston hotel dining at Brazos Restaurant to the finest wedding and banquet facilities in Houston to all the remarkable Houston attractions, this stunning central Houston, TX. hotel is the only way to have it all. As an official festival venue and headquarters, the Crowne Plaza Houston Downtown Hotel will offer a special room rate of $85 per night to all Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival guests. You must ask for the festival's special group rate when making your reservations. Limited room space is available. Special rate valid through July 31, 2009. Call the Crowne Plaza's reservations number at 713-739-8800, extension 44 today to take advantage of this amazing special rate and reserve your room for festival weekend!
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