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 Contact:  Matthew Ray

  Director of Media Relations

 234 Market, Philadelphia PA  19106

 P:  215-733-0608 x 290

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2008 PIGLFF ANNOUNCES WORLD PREMIERE OF ‘WHEN KIRAN MET KAREN’

[Philadelphia, PA –June 13th, 2008] – The Philadelphia Film Society today announced that the drama When Kiran Met Karen, written produced and directed by Manan Singh Katohora, will have its world premiere at the 2008 Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. When Kiran Met Karen, stars Samrat Chakrabarti, Chriselle Almeida, Kelli Holsopple, Manish Dayal, Shetal Shah, Iggy Ignatius, and Emmy-nominated Tirlok Malik. Members of the distinguished crew include Production Manager Hiral Shah,  internationally acclaimed award-winning Art Director Tushar Unadkat, acclaimed editor Matt Thomas and Cinematographer Punit Chhabra.

"It is absolutely amazing how this movie has come together after two years of hard work and perseverance," said Manan Singh Katohora, director of the film, "I'm thrilled that we were able to put together such a talented cast and crew, and create a quality film. I'm just disappointed that there are not enough movies out there that showcase the honest exploration of a female's sexuality."

This groundbreaking movie will have its world premier on Saturday July 12^th at 9:30, followed by a second screening on Sunday, July 13^th. Both screenings will be at the famous Prince Music Theater.

“Anytime an Indian filmmaker attempts to work outside of the perceived morality, there is sure to be controversy,” explained PIGLFF senior programmer Kelly Burkhardt. “Manan Singh Katohora has bravely pushed through borders to make a fantastic film.”

ABOUT PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL

Founded in 1995 by TLA Entertainment Group, the Festival presents a "rainbow" of GLBT film and video images from around the world. The festival screens as many as 200 features, documentaries and shorts, and attracts an attendance of over 25,000, making it the largest gay and lesbian film festival in the Eastern U.S.

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WHEN KIRAN MET KAREN – PROMOS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbQKaicKBfQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x75uGMGQBz8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVyC0AQK07Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Au8B8K06og

Matthew Ray

Director of Media Relations

Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

July 10 - 21, 2008

Philadelphia Film Society

234 Market Street, 4th Floor

Philadelphia, PA  19106

P: 215-733-0608 ext. 260

E: mray@phillyfests.com

W: www.phillyfests.com