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March 19, 2007

For Immediate Release

GENERAL HOSPITAL STAR TRISTAN ROGERS TO HOST PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL GALA

Daytime Star to Host Red-Carpet Event and World Premiere of his film, Opportunity Knocks

PALM BEACH, FL., March 19, 2007 The Palm Beach International Film Festival has announced today that Tristan Rogers, star of the popular ABC daytime drama General Hospital, will be the host of the 2007 Grand Gala and Awards Reception for the 12th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival.  The premiere event of the festival will take place on Saturday, April 21st at 7:00pm at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.

For years he dazzled audiences as spy-turned-supersleuth Robert Scorpio, General Hospitals Tristan Rogers was quietly proceeding with a "secret mission" of his own, making his own mark in film, which he has accomplished admirably, said Randi Emerman, Executive Director of the Palm Beach International Film Festival.   Were grateful to have such a quintessential talent as Tristan to host the 2007 Grand Gala and Awards Reception.

Gala attendees will partake in honoring the achievements of some of the most respected talents in the motion picture industry.  Ticket prices range from $500 to $1,000.  Tristan Rogers is best known for his role as Robert Scorpio on General Hospital; he has been nominated for two Soap Opera Digest Awards and won a Soapy Award for Most Exciting New Actor.  Tristan Rogers fans can also enjoy the World Premiere of his latest film Opportunity Knocks starring local actress Suzanne Niedland playing together with A Lobster Tale on Friday, April 20th at The Theater, the newly renovated space by Fantasma Productions at 854 Conniston Road, West Palm Beach.

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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