» Bill Cowell, Founder of The Buffalo Niagara Film Festival is proud to announce a victorious return for #2.

Bill pledges that this will be a spectacular 2nd year with large events and big surprises to be talked about for years to come. Enjoyment to all, and to all an enjoyable plight. See you soon.

 

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A Message from Robert Redford for the 25th Anniversary of The Natural here in Buffalo!

Come to the Adam's Mark Hotel March 24th, 2008 at 5:30PM
and see for yourself how Mr. Redford cherishes his stay here in Buffalo.

     

 

The Natural - visit our page devoted to taking a look back at the world of "The Natural" with photos, memorablia, & more!
Click here to see more!

     

 
Filmmakers: click here to download to 2008 "Official Selection" laurels for the BNFF.
 
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WANDA JACKSON Mar 12, 2008


ONE NIGHT ONLY! –March 28th 7PM

ADAMS MARK HOTEL, BUFFALO, NY – Tickets: $12-$15

The “Sweet Lady with the Nasty Voice” will be in Buffalo to perform her music and discuss her life as a musician.

Wanda changed music history in 1954 with her incredible voice and stage persona. Come see the legend perform live, in concert, followed by an interactive Q & A session. She toured with Elvis Presley (and dated him!), Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, etc.

Wanda not only performed with some of America's greatest rock n roll icons, she became one herself. Hear her incredible music and stories from Queen of Rockabilly and the “First Lady of Rock n Roll."

Wanda Jackson, best known as the Queen of Rockabilly and the first female sound recordist’s of Rock and Roll, has mesmerized audiences from around the world.  With her earlier years of dating Elvis Presley and touring with some of the most influential people in music such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, Elvis Costello, Carl Perkins and many more Wanda has and still is one of the most remarkable music artists in the world.

Wanda was nominated twice for a GRAMMY AWARD as Best Performing Female Singer. She has been inducted into THE OKLAHOMA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME, THE ROCKABILLY HALL OF FAME, THE INTERNATIONAL HALL OF FAME, THE INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL MUSIC HALL OF FAME THE OKLAHOMA MUSIC HALL OF FAME and most recently the GERMAN COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME. She has been awarded THE OKLAHOMA NATIVE DAUGHTER AWARD. Wanda was on the final ballot for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and  2005.

Wanda recorded for Decca Records for two years (1954&'55), and for Capitol Records for 18 years,(1956-1973). She now records for legendary bluegrass label CMH Records. Wanda has recorded between 50 to 60 Albums, 8 Tracks, Cassettes, and CD's around the world.

In real life, Wanda is a devoted Christian and lives happily with her husband/manager, Wendell Goodman, in Oklahoma City.
 

 THE BUFFALO NIAGARA FILM FESTIVAL (BNFF) welcomes you to this week long international film festival and market, open to the public, filmmakers, and entertainment industry professionals, that will take place from March 24 – 29, 2008 at various venues around the Buffalo-Niagara region.

The BNFF is an opportunity to showcase creative writing, film and video arts, and the people who passionately pursue following their dreams and sharing the fruits of their labors with others from around the world.

The BNFF is the place to be March 24 - 29, 2008 to come together and celebrate this shared passion for film, filmmaking, and writing. With the backdrop, and the beauty and power of Niagara Falls in late March – crisp air, and the promise of Spring, The BNFF offers a place like no other. We are a filmmaker’s palace. A festival hosted by filmmakers and screenwriters for filmmakers and screenwriters.

The BNFF! Not just another festival - But one of a kind!

The BNFF Film & Screenplay Competitions are not just for the Independents anymore, but for the Industry Pro as well. We are there for EVERYONE! - From the AMATEUR to the PROFESSIONAL! (with separate categories).

Industry Affiliates...Here's your chance to show off your stuff! Those of you whose films, videos, and screenplays that are completed by January 15th, 2008, are all welcome!

In addition to film screenings, industry leaders and others will present seminars and panel discussions on topics of interest to filmmakers, screenwriters, and entertainment industry professionals. Opening and Closing Night Galas, Filmmaker Receptions, and a Festival Expo featuring products and services from BNFF Sponsors and others will be held during Festival week. A Film Market will also be held during Festival Week, to provide filmmakers, distributors, and buyers the opportunity to network, and conduct business like any other big market in the world.

For more information please go to our FILM & SCREENPLAY SUBMISSIONS page or our SPONSOR INFORMATION page

Come join and celebrate with us - in a region that truly appreciates and follows the arts... The BUFFALO NIAGARA FILM FESTIVAL - the place to be March 24 - 29, 2008!

For further information, contact us at Info@BuffaloNiagaraFilmFestival.com, and to keep up-to-date happenings leading up to the Festival, add www.BuffaloNiagaraFilmFestival.com to your Favorites List on your Internet browser.

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