Seven years after the launch of the successful NYC Downtown Short Film Festival, festival organizers have introduced a new festival dedicated to exhibiting independent feature films from around the world. From November 30th-December 5th, the NYC Downtown Feature Film Festival (NYCDFFF) promises to continue in the tradition, delivering the same quality film choices and a welcoming atmosphere that its sister Short Film Festival is renowned for.

Calendar of Screenings:

Monday November 29 - 8:00 PM

Murdered, Intersecting Memoirs
Directed by: Terrence Ross
USA
A series of video ruminations on various high profile murderers who passed through the notorious 9th Precinct (front for NYPDBlue and Kojak). Using text, narration, and multiple images, each crime is examined through the prism of memory and media.

Tuesday November 30 - 8:00 PM

Wiener & Wiener
Directed by: Dante Russo
USA
Meet Oscar, a borderline alcoholic underachieving hot dog living with his somewhat ordinary mostly awkward New York roommate, Peter. The tale follows the unlikely pair through their trials and tribulations living in the city that never sleeps.

Wednesday December 1 - 8:00 PM

Liar's Pendulum
Directed by: Andrew William Flores
USA
Alaric Almalquilar is a grungy, street-smart ex-cop turned private investigator/bounty hunter who is on the run from just about everybody, after betraying a pair of rival mobsters and arranging to acquire top-secret research stolen from the federal government...

Thursday December 2 - 8:00 PM

Zaritsas: Russian Women in New York
Directed by: Elena Beloff
USA
Beloff's film examines the stereotypes of NYC Russian women which emerged in the 1990’s, through the eyes of five fellow Russian women: a rapper in a Sheeps Head Bay Church, a salesperson at La Perla Madison Avenue Boutique, a model at home, a showgirl at a Brighton Beach Restaurant and an exotic dancer at Scores Strip Club.

Friday December 3 - 8:00 PM

Santorini Blue
Directed by: Matthew D. Panepinto
USA
Felix and Alexandra, a seemingly happy and married writer couple living in New York, are torn apart when she discovers that he has betrayed their love with an affair. Alexandra takes a solo trip to Santorini, Greece to reexamine their marriage, leaving her repentant husband behind struggling to win her love and trust back.
 

The NYC Downtown Feature Film Festival
Dates: 11/28-12/05/10
Location: Duo Multicultural Arts Center (DMAC)
               62 E. 4th Street

For a complete list of this year's festival screenings or more information on the 1st Annual NYC Downtown Feature Festival, visit the NYCDFFF website.