22nd Annual PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Announces Keiser University Theater as Venue

By: Mar. 01, 2017
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Filmmaker, film-goers and actors from across the globe attending the 22nd Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF) will soon be going back to school, at the beautiful Keiser University (http://www.keiseruniversity.edu/residential), Flagship Campus, 2600 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, Florida.

"This partnership is most fitting as Keiser University's mission and passion aligns with the Mission Statement for the film festival which is to help aspiring artists in film, acting, producing and directing their works of art," said President of PBIFF, Jeff Davis. Dr. and Mrs. Keiser [Keiser University], Greg and Dawn Hauptner [G-Star School for the Arts], Jeff Davis [PBIFF] have teamed up for the benefit of Local Student Filmmakers, High School to College Graduation. The Purpose is to support the Arts with scholarships for film education," Davis added.

The festival runs from March 29-April 2nd and will be split with a more traditional theater, Cinemark Palace 20 in Boca Raton and Keiser University Theatre, West Palm Beach Flagship Campus. The film process is almost complete as this year's lineup is carefully hand selected, Ann Fishman, a Local Woman Filmmaker with three [3] films Produced, has been instrumental in the selection process. Actor George Hamilton, a cast member of Ann's latest film "SWIPED" is honored to be associated with Ann.

"We are extremely happy to have PBIFF at Keiser University and it's been the talk of the campus for weeks now," said Art Keiser, Founder, Keiser University along with the entire Facility Staff.

For more information on films and the schedule or sponsorships, please visit: www.PBIFilmFest.org

About Palm Beach International Film Festival
The Palm Beach International Film Festival is unlike any other film festival in America. It's renowned for showing filmmakers and filmgoers a good time with parties and glittering special events. In 2015, over 120 films were screened, including 50 outstanding foreign films, representing 24 countries. In 2016, nearly 80 features of the 192 films presented, including 30 World, International, North American, and US Premieres. Over 115 filmmakers and actors attended, many made the trip here to Palm Beach County at their own expense, from countries such as Canada, Israel, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Venezuela, to meet our Florida patrons.

Unlike other Festivals, PBIFF has unique partnerships with Keiser University (www.keiseruniversity.edu), G-Star School of the Arts (www.GSTARSchool.org) and The Palm Beach Film and Television Commission (www.PBFilm.com) which provides PBIFF with additional space, technical facilities for screenings and production, as well as helping to accomplish our mission statement. The Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), is one of the most renowned celebrations of cinematic achievement.

Filmmakers, Film-goers and Actors from all corners of the globe come annually to Palm Beach County, Florida to showcase their moving works of art. Funds raised by PBIFF provide grants, scholarships with new technology to regional film students aspiring to one day create and feature their own motion pictures.

The presence of International film and filmmakers, with South Florida patrons, press and attendees throughout the region, help ensure PBIFF's place as one of the top film festivals.

The PBIFF applauds their sponsors:
Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission, ThePalmBeaches.com, Keiser University, G Star School of Arts, American Airlines, Wyndham Hotels, Alpha Media, El Especial, VIP Television,Total Wine & More, Vicki Soble Couture, Shy Figaro, The Gardens Mall, Ms. Latina International, Designer Liners, Dating Gourmet, Gartel Art Shoes and Accessories, The Little Chalet, Pravda Vodka, South Florida Insider, Vision Forward Marketing, The WEI Network, The Boca Raton Tribune, Fury Road Riders Club, Exotic Car Society, Brian D. Guralnick Injury Lawyers, Sign Partners, First Financial Guarantee, Chef Z, Allstar Gourmet Cupcakery, San Bernardo Ice Cream, Deborah Bottorff, Florida511, Transmedia Group, TravelEyez.com, Tilted Kilt Boca Raton and Bowery Palm Beach.



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