The 2011 Reel Independent Film Extravaganza will take place this weekend October 22 & 23 at THEARC Theater, 1901 Mississippi Ave, Washington DC 20020. Highlights of the weekend will include four world premieres.
'All in the Game' and 'Coffin' will premiere Saturday, October 22 at 7:00pm. 'All in the Game' is an urban drama featuring actors who starred in HBO's The Wire series and was filmed in Baltimore. 'Coffin' is a psychological thriller starring actors Kevin Sorbo (Hercules), Bruce Davidson (X-Men), Johnny Alonso, Patrick Barnett and Sunny Doench. 'End of Occupation' is a series of short films and premieres Sunday, October 23 at 4:00pm.
The 2011 RIFE Awards Finale hosted by Actress Denyce Lawton will take place Sunday, October 23 and the red carpet begins at 6:00pm. Awards such as Best Documentary, Best Short, Best Feature and others will be distributed for amazing film works. Awards Presenters include new super group Lipstick & Congas, Comedian Lazee Lamont, Hostess Cherie Moody, Personality Marcellus "Bassman" Shepard, Miss International 2011 Ciji Dodds, Miss Maryland International 2012 Chardia Murray and more. Saturday's extravaganza will be hosted by Cherie Moody and Marcellus "Bassman" Shepard.
Closing the festival will be 'Sons of Life' featuring Tony Lewis, Jr. and 'Mayor for Life' featuring Marion Barry on Sunday, October 23 at 8:00pm. 'Sons of Life' is an urban documentary featuring Community Activist Tony Lewis, Jr., who was recently awarded with Steve Harvey's Best Community Leader Hoodie Award and won a brand new Ford Explorer. Tony's mission is to assist children with incarcerated parents in another direction as Tony is the son of Tony Lewis, alleged right hand man of drug king pin Rayful Edmonds who is now serving life in prison. 'Mayor for Life' is a reality drama series which grants the audience access into the life of former DC Mayor Marion Barry and his current efforts and struggles as Ward 8 Councilmember.
For a full listing of scheduled film screenings and events visit: http://www.reelindependentfilm.com/ and follow @2011RIFE
