WSIFF to Screen The Land of Space and Time
Festival Dates April 23-26, 2009
Contact: White Sands International Film Festival 877-345-6973Las Cruces, New Mexico, March 18, 2009 -The 5th Annual White Sands International Film Festival (April 23-26, 2009) will premiere The Land of Space and Time in Alamogordo, New Mexico on April 23rd, 2009 at Allen Theatres Cineplex 10. Award-winning filmmakers Michael Lennick and Shirley Guilliford will screen their latest epic, The Land of Space and Time, a documentary that spans more than 1,000 years to tell the anecdote and irony-laden tale of sky and space adventures launched from the enchanted land of New Mexico.
Brilliantly directed by Michael Lennick, The Land of Space and Time is a sophisticated and compelling story of the development of the United States Space Program, within the White Sands area. The film features locations such as Cloudcroft, Alamogordo, Holloman Airforce, and the White Sands Missile Range. "It is bound to fascinate audiences of all types," said Dr. Sam Smiley, professor, and author of Playwriting, The Structure of Action. For tickets and more information, please visit us online at www.wsiff.com. About WSIFF: The White Sands International Film Festival (WSIFF) began in Alamogordo, NM after a group of art industry supporters felt that it would benefit southern New Mexico to have more of a film presence in its region, and by building the arts through film within the south, it would thusly aid and build the film industry in New Mexico as a whole. WSIFF brings the artistic insight of eminent filmmakers to New Mexico in order to heighten audiences' appreciation for the art of cinema and attract international visitors to the region. WSIFF screens outstanding short and feature length documentaries and narratives of all genres from around the world. WSIFF also has a special focus on Latino and New Mexican filmmakers and other filmmakers who choose the scenic backdrop of New Mexico for its locations. Some noted past guests include the legendary Mexican filmmaker Arturo Ripstein; director of the award winning "Bella", Alejandro Monteverde; and actor Wes Studi of "Last of the Mohicans"
