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April 5, 2007

For Immediate Release

FORMER PALM BEACHER, MARY ELISE, RETURNS FOR WORLD PREMIERE OF HER FILM, KATHY T

South Florida Native to Attend World Premier Screening with Co-Star
Trent Gill of MTVs Undressed

PALM BEACH, FL., April 5, 2007 The Palm Beach International Film Festival has announced today that the star of Kathy T, Palm Beach native and graduate of Alexander Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Mary Elise, will be attending the World Premiere of her film at 9:00pm on Friday, April 20 at Muvico Parisian 20 at CityPlace alongside co-star Trent Gill, best known for his role on MTVs Undressed.

"Mary Elise and Trent Gill are talented rising stars and we are thrilled they will be joining us for the World Premiere of Kathy T!" said Randi Emerman, Executive Director of the Palm Beach International Film Festival.  "It is especially exciting for us considering Mary Elise graduated from a local film program, Dreyfoos School of the Arts."

The film Kathy T. follows a young man on a journey to finding himself.  Alex, a college-aged virgin and budding musician, becomes obsessed with tracking down the subject of some provocative graffiti.  Through his experience, Alex becomes the only one that uncovers the infamous Kathy T's secret and discovers a whole new set of friends, a music career and an end to his mediocre life.  Directed and written by Evan Lieberman the cast ensemble features Trent Gill, Mary Elise and Greg Cipes.

Mary Elise can be seen in the upcoming action film RedLine hitting theaters Friday, April 13 starring Tim Matheson, Eddie Griffin and Barbara Nevin.  Kathy T will be screening on Friday, April 20 at 9:00pm at Muvico Parisian 20 at CityPlace as well as Sunday, April 22 at 9:00pm at Sunrise Cinemas in Mizner Park.

Tickets for the additional movies can be purchased at the individual theatre box offices. Screenings will be at the Muvico Parisian 20 at CityPlace, Sunrise Cinemas in Mizner Park, the Maltz Jupiter Theater and The Theater in West Palm Beach.  For breaking information visit the festival web site at www.pbifilmfest.org.  For tickets to all events call  .

About PBIFF

The Palm Beach International Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization supporting film programs in local schools and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of future filmmakers by helping them fulfill their dreams to one-day work in the world of film.

Founded in 1996, the Palm Beach International Film Festival emerged as a major cultural venue for the community as well as a productive fundraiser for film and TV education. Each year it introduces filmmakers worldwide to the areas unique resources, while celebrating the history and future of the film industry with seven days of world premieres, special events, seminars, feature films, short films and documentaries.  The PBIFF has always been supported and attended by some of Hollywood's greatest talents: Academy Award Winners Adrian Brody, Anthony Hopkins, Tommy Lee Jones, Faye Dunaway, Dennis Hopper and Michael Caine; Academy Award Nominees Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek, Edward Norton, Sylvester Stallone, Woody Harrelson, Anouk Aimee, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Robert Evans and Burt Reynolds. As well as filmmakers Brett Ratner, Richard Zanuck and William Friedkin are just a few who have strolled the festivals red carpet over the years.  For more information, please call (561) 362-0003.

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