Press Release - November 30th, 2008

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Announces New Staff Line-Up for 2009

Durham, N.C., - November 25, 2008 - Now in its 12th year, the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned website as well as the new staff line-up for the upcoming festival set for April 2 — 5, 2009.

New to her role as Director of Programming is Sadie Tillery. Now in her fourth year of programming at Full Frame, Tillery previously served as the Manager of Programming and Special Guests under the direction of Phoebe Brush. Tillery will replace Brush who recently announced her departure from Full Frame to pursue other interests in film and education.

Full Frame Founder and former CEO, Nancy Buirski has been appointed to the Advisory Board chaired by Martin Scorsese.

Peg Palmer continues as Executive Director to the festival for the 2009 season, joined by Full Frame’s four-year veterans Ted Mott, Director of Production and Jill DeWeese- Frank, Director of Development. Stephanie Barnwell, having previously served as the Programming Coordinator, now serves as Manager of Programming and Special Guests.

"We are gearing up for the 2009 festival and look forward to building on the success of last year," said Executive Director Peg Palmer. "In these tough economic times, this will be a year of transition for many arts organizations. It's more important than ever to streamline the festival's operations and maintain the intimate landscape that sets Full Frame apart from other festivals."

In addition to staff changes, Full Frame has also redesigned its website, www.fullframefest.org, making it easier for visitors to navigate, purchase passes and find information pertaining to the festival.

The Presenting Sponsors of the 2009 festival are Duke University and The New York Times, with continued local and national supporters including The City of Durham, American Tobacco Campus/Capitol Broadcasting Company and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

About Full Frame The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is an annual international event dedicated to the theatrical exhibition of non-fiction cinema. Each spring Full Frame welcomes filmmakers and film lovers from around the world to historic downtown Durham, N.C., for a four-day, morning to midnight array of over 100 films as well as discussions, panels, and southern hospitality. Set within a single city block, the intimate festival landscape fosters community and conversation between filmmakers, film professionals and the general public.

The festival is produced by Doc Arts, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and receives support from corporate sponsors, private foundations and individual donors whose generosity provides the foundation that makes the event possible. To learn more on the mission of Full Frame or for information on membership or sponsorship opportunities, scheduled films or festival passes visit www.fullframefest.org.

Contact Information: Lauren Whaley, Jennings, 919-929-0225, lwhaley@jenningsco.com
Nancy Novell, Full Frame, 919 433 9803, nancy.novell@fullframefest.org