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The River City Festival of Films - Owensboro, Kentucky's 1st All Genre Film Festival

A day long short film festival charity event celebrating the diverse mix of talented filmmakers we have within our community as well as the surrounding region.

Owensboro, KY, Saturday, October 15th, 2011- Verite Cinema in association with Owensboro Towne Square Mall brings you its premiere film festival The River City Festival of Films, a day long charity event celebrating the art of independent film.

Verite Cinema, the Owensboro based production company behind HALLOWS EVE: SLAUGHTER ON SECOND STREET and A MIND BESIDE ITSELF, has been in operation since 2007. Our mission has been to showcase the diverse talent through the medium of independent film and highlight the abilities of aspiring artists in and around the Owensboro area. Independent filmmaking can be engaging; that is why we advocate continued education to learn all the facets of production, behind the scenes and in front of the camera. We have partnered with the Owensboro Towne Square Mall to bring a unique and exciting independent film going experience to view local filmmaking talent and then meet them face to face.

The festival serves two purposes. It gives local talent a viable venue to screen their work to the community and be recognized for their efforts. Next, all donations garnered from the screenings will be given to New Beginnings, a local charity organization, meaning all monetary donations go directly back into the community of Owensboro, Kentucky.

The festival is not just an opportunity to view the unique visions and artistic efforts of the incredible talent within Owensboro and the region; it's also a chance to experience these films while giving back to the community at large. All the proceeds garnered from the event will be given to New Beginnings, whose mission is to help men, women and children rise above sexual victimization, as a way to say thank you for helping those who are less fortunate.

We at Verite Cinema have worked on some nationally and internationally recognized projects with several noteworthy Hollywood alum. Our local work has been positively recognized, as expressed below by several community members:

"Verite Cinema are hard-working, inventive and creative film-makers who aren't just looking for opportunities for themselves...but projects that will also enrich the local arts community and bring attention to Owensboro." Lee Goldberg, Executive Producer for Diagnosis Murder and writer/director of Remaindered.

"We are fortunate to have young, talented artists such as Verite Cinema making contributions to the "indie" film industry in Owensboro, Kentucky." Nicholas Brake, CEO/President Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation.

"They are a professional, accomplished team who bring a high quality of excellence to any project to which they are attached." - Todd Reynolds, Programming Coordinator The Owensboro Museum of Science & History.

"Their dedication to our community, creative outlook and keen eye are an incredible addition to Owensboro and our region." - Sonya Dixon, Public Relations & Communications Specialist at Owensboro Municipal Utilities.

"Verite Cinema has been involved in independent film making in the region for years and have led the way to provide a venue for interested directors and actors to learn, grow and present their talents." - Kirk Kirkpatrick, President of the Video Division for Wax Works, Inc.

The event will be concluded with a free live hour long concert from local singer/songwriter Nathan Morris. Indie Charts Music Award Winner, Nathan Morris, is an American pop artist that uses style, song, and sound to consistently turn listeners to fans around the world. Born in the classic river town of Owensboro, KY, Nathan Scott Morris has drawn from personal experiences to produce genuine lyrics that are relevant to listeners from various walks of life. With a physical look often compared to John Mayer and Robert Pattinson, Nathan attracts a wide range of fans with more than his quality sound recordings. For more information or to view his various music videos visit www.youtube.com/user/nathanmorrisonline.

There will be door prizes and raffles happening throughout the day long event, giving those who attend the ability to win something cool while giving back to their community. For more information email us at veritecinemafilms@gmail.com or visit their official facebook page at www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Verite-Cinema/174562769274003.