Irvington Town Hall Theater Opens Season with 2014 MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

Irvington Town Hall Theater (ITHT) Best of Film Series enters its 6th Season with the 2014 MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. The 17th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival runs from September 26-October 5, 2014 in over 300 cities across six continents. Numerous entries have been narrowed down to just ten finalists for the screening. Those attending get to vote on their favorite and the winner will be announced after the close of the festival on the festival's website. ITHT is pleased to announce that Festival Founding Director Nicholas Mason will be at Irvington Town Hall Theater to introduce the films and kick off the new season.

"Nicholas was in the audience of the Irvington Town Hall Theater and loved the venue and 'feel' of the theater so much that he made a special request that we host a screening of his acclaimed worldwide short film festival, Manhattan Short," explains Film Series Committee Chair, Laurie Chock. "Having Nicholas on hand to comment about the films and the festival will add depth and excitement to our Best Of Film Series kick-off evening which is always loads of fun."

Past Finalists from this Festival have GONE on to be nominated and win Oscars in the short film category, making MANHATTAN SHORT a collection of some of the best short films currently screening in the world today. To read interviews from the finalist or to learn more about the festival, visit www.manhattanshort.com/finalists.html.

Immediately following the screening, La Chinita Poblana Restaurant (61 Main Street in Irvington, NY) will be hosting an after party for festival attendees with complimentary appetizers and cash bar.

"We are excited to launch our entire season based around the success of the Best of Film Series," says Theater Manager Greg Allen. "This incredible series is a prime example of the diversity of arts we offer at ITHT. I'm looking forward to seeing the finalist that have been chosen for this world-wide festival."

Film lovers can save money by purchasing tickets in advance online at www.irvingtontheater.com.

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