The Atlantic City Cinefest Board of Trustees announces that
Joelle Sokolic has succeeded William Sokolic as president of the annual
non-profit film festival. A graduate of Richard Stockton University and a
Communications major, Joelle has been part of the festival since its inception
and most recently, served as vice-president.
"The Atlantic City Cinefest is a
family-run operation. It was only right that when William decided to step down,
that I take over. This festival means so much to so many people and Atlantic
City. I am proud to continue my father's legacy and bring another strong 10 years
to this amazing city."
William Sokolic remains chair of the
Board of Trustees and will stay active in festival operations.
"Joelle has been an important
player with Atlantic City Cinefest from its founding in 2008," William
said. "She earned the elevation to president."
Atlantic City Cinefest holds its 11th annual
festival Oct. 12 to 14. Submissions are now open on withoutabox.com and
filmfreeway.com.
Presented by Downbeach Film Festival, the
Cinefest celebrates the art form of independent moviemaking. The Cinefest
screens movies at Dante Hall Theater, 14 N. Mississippi Avenue and the Noyes
Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Avenue. Both venues are
managed by Stockton University. The festival has hosted Kevin Smith, Terry
Winter, Robert Downey, Sr., Blanche Baker, Scott Rosenfelt, William Forsythe,
Dominique Swain, Scott Schwartz, Al Sapienza and Brian O'Halloran, among others
in ten years.
For more information on
the festival, visit www.atlanticcitycinefest.org
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