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World Premiere Screening for Pawn Shop Film During 2012 Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) in Los Angeles

By StudentFilmmakers.com
posted Feb 13, 2012, 10:15

(Los Angeles, CA) -- Artistic film director Parrish Redd has solidified himself in the Hollywood movie industry with his most recent film project titled Pawn Shop. The 2012 Pan African Film & Arts Festival selected Redd�s newest film (slated for worldwide screening) out of thousands of submissions from industry hopefuls. Redd�s film Pawn Shop (sponsored by PELLE PELLE), was selected for showing among 170 other films with over 30 countries represented.

The Pan African Film and Arts Festival is America's largest and most prestigious black film and arts festival and holds the distinction of being the largest Black History Month event in the country. This year�s PAFF will run from February 9th-20th at the new all digital Rave Cinemas Baldwin Hills 15 (formerly the AMC Magic Johnson Crenshaw 15) at the Baldwin in Los Angeles.

Parrish Redd, Pawn Shop�s talented director (who also produced and co-wrote the film), already has many in the movie industry enthusiastic about the upcoming festival viewing and will be on hand during the 20th anniversary PAFF celebration. Opportunities for PAFF screenings feature some of the best arising and established talents in the film industry where Redd has firmly planted his feet.

The film Pawn Shop (NR) is scheduled for its debut, worldwide screening during prime festival dates at the 20th Anniversary celebration at the Pan African Film & Arts Festival. The two premiere screenings for the acclaimed comedy film Pawn Shop will show:

*Friday, February 10, 2012 at 9:20 p.m.
*Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 1:15 p.m.

Redd will join many of LA�s renowned film directors, celebrities, and other industry notables in film and entertainment will be present at the PAFF such as Bill Duke, Spike Lee, TD Jakes, to participate in the anniversary celebration and film showcase activities.

Pawn Shop is a comedy about trust, love, family and the relationship between a father and a son. This narrative feature stars Garrett Morris (Saturday Night Live, Martin, Jamie Foxx Show), actor, comedian Joe Torry, and Reality TV personality �Deelishis� and features Reynaldo Rey. Run time is 105 minutes. This film was exclusively produced by Paris Deior Studios (owned by Parrish Redd) and its official US release date will be announced at a later time.





Resources:

www.PAFF.org