JULIEN DUBUQUE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ABIGAIL BRESLIN AS THE HONORARY CHAIR OF THE 2014 FILM FESTIVAL

The acclaimed actress will open the festival in April and raise awareness for her charities Project Sunshine and The Cristian Rivera Foundation

 

Dubuque, IA (March 25, 2014)  — The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival in Dubuque, Iowa, has announced Abigail Breslin as its honorary chair.

Breslin, one of the youngest Oscar-nominated actresses in history, is known for roles in Little Miss Sunshine (2006) and My Sister’s Keeper (2009), as well as more recent roles in films like Ender’s Game (2013) and August: Osage County (2013).  She made a mark very early in her career in films like Signs (2002) and Raising Helen (2004).

Taking place April 23-27, 2014, the festival will make a substantial donation to Breslin’s choice of nonprofits, including Project Sunshine and The Cristian Rivera Foundation.

“We are thrilled to host Abigail Breslin and to support the causes that are important to her,” said Michael Coty, executive director of the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival.  “She is a well respected actress and her expertise and long list of film credits makes her a perfect match for our festival.”

Project Sunshine is a nonprofit organization that provides free educational, recreational, and social programs to children facing medical challenges and their families.

The Cristian Rivera Foundation is a New York City-based nonprofit that raises awareness and funding for Pontine Glioma, which includes a tumor on the brain stem.

The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival is committed to building partnerships with filmmakers and film distributors through ongoing activities that include hosting special screenings, filmmaker panels, community events and culminates in the festival each year.  In its third year, MovieMaker Magazine named the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival as one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World.”  This year, about 50 independent films will be screened during the five-day event.

The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival attracts filmmakers, distributors, attendees and special guests to attend screenings, special events and network, with the majority of events located on Main Street in downtown Dubuque.  The presenting sponsor of the 2014 Festival is MOmentum Productions and additional sponsors include Runde Auto Group, Hotel Julien, Telegraph Herald and Radio Dubuque.