REMINDER/Freedom Film Festival Brings Urgent Message Of Freedom To Hollywood -- Opens Feb. 21 With Premiere Of Andrzej Wajda's 'The Condemnation Of Franciszek Klos'.

Entertainment Editors

REMINDER...for Thursday (Feb. 21)

--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)

WHO:    Legendary Polish director Andrzej Wajda will address opening
        night audience in a special video from the location of his
        current film. Directors Murad Ibragimbekov (True Stories) and
        Ibolya Fekete (Chico) will be present at the opening. Also
        scheduled are some of the most important Berlin filmmakers and
        film professionals: Film curators Ulrich Gregor and Erika
        Gregor; photographer, director and Academy Award-winning
        producer Manfred Durniok; documentary maker Volker Koepp, and
        journalist and filmmaker Ron Holloway. They are among those
        who will participate in the festival series "Berliners who
        opened our eyes to the East."

WHAT:   The Freedom Film Festival celebrates the bold visions and
        courage of filmmakers from the former Eastern bloc who use
        their artistry to tell stories about freedom and democracy.
        Now in its fifth year, the festival remains committed to
        bringing these important works to an international audience to
        support the continuing struggle for freedom in many societies.
        It is a mission that has become increasingly important.

WHEN:   Invitation-Only Opening Gala & Premiere: Thurs, Feb. 21, 8pm
        The Directors Guild of America
        7920 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
        Press - for invitation or to RSVP, please call: 212-355-1515

        Screenings and programs for the Freedom Film Festival
        (Feb. 21-26, 2002), including the special series "Berliners
        Who Opened Our Eyes to the East" will be held at:
        Laemmle's Monica Theater (1332 Second Street, Santa Monica)
        Charles Aidikoff Screening Rm (150 South Rodeo Drive, Suite
        140, Beverly Hills)
        Clarity Theatre (100 North Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills)
        Goethe-Institut (5750 Wilshire Blvd., #100, Los Angeles)
        Screenings at locations except Laemmle's are free on
        a first-come, first-served basis. At Laemmle's: Free to all
        AFM badge-holders, and to members of all industry guilds and
        associations. General public $8.50. Seniors (with ID) $5.50.
        Students with ID $6.50.

        Press - please call for passes.
        Please call for schedule of films, or go to:
        www.cinemafoundation.com