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Sorpresa Youth Film Competition at the Hamptons International Film Festival

The ¡Sorpresa! Network partners with the 15th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival (held October 17 – 21, 2007) to present the 2007 ¡Sorpresa! Youth Film Competition. This signature program, open to youths ages 6 to 17 years old, will be part of the Hamptons International Film Festival's Youth Media Program.

¡Sorpresa! has been working with area school districts, community and cultural organizations, its multi-platform operators and digital community to promote film submissions that celebrate Hispanic culture and identity.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, from October 1st to the 15th ¡Sorpresa! will showcase the five finalists. The grand prize winner will be selected at the Hamptons International Film Festival and will receive a scholarship from the New York Film Academy for a one week intensive filmmaking course.

About ¡Sorpresa!
¡Sorpresa! is the nation's first Hispanic children's television network and digital community. ¡Sorpresa! is offered on Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox, Time Warner, Verizon and The National Cable TV Cooperative. ¡Sorpresa! is also available through third party mobile and broadband platforms.

About the Hamptons International Film Festival
The Hamptons International Film Festival was founded to celebrate independent film ‐- long, short, narrative and documentary -- introducing a unique and varied spectrum of international films and filmmakers to audiences.

Starts10/17/2007
Ends10/21/2007
IssuesFamily & Society, International, Media, Youth, Carribean Islands, Central America, Europe, South America, U.S./Foreign Relations, Digital Media, Media Literacy, Identity
Homepagewww.sorpresatv.com
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Posted on September 11, 2007 in Event / Call to action by jengallardo