The VALLEYFEST FILM FESTIVAL (March 9-12), Knoxville’s premiere fest, offered our award winning film the lucrative spot of ‘OPENING’ their annual event. Known for its vast attendance of filmgoers from across the state, this years’ fest was no exception with four days beginning March 9th at the Regal Cinemas in downtown Knoxville. After wrangling last minute stragglers from the lobby into the theater, Valleyfest 2000 was kicked-off with "The Innocents". The audience was energized and the screening was quite a success - no tech problems and nearly full house including some local press.

What began with fireworks though ended by fizzling out when our fullsized, color poster was unfortunately misplaced in the lobby. It was apparently removed from a lightbox to accomodate another filmmaker when it was never seen from again. No doubt a CRAZED fan decided to bring it home with them. Too bad they didn’t ask first, we would have autographed it for them - and asked for $80 bucks.

All things considered a pretty good fest. It is too bad about the poster though. Now we’re without a large poster for our next festival in April, our NINTH fest by the way. We’re going back to Mississippi, this time for the CROSSROADS FILM FESTIVAL (April 6-9). Check back in a few weeks to see what happens - ROBERT ALTMAN is supposed to make an appearance to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. (Check out Latest News for more info and new developments.)