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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Tara C.Silver, 202.415.6253, tara@westinrinehart.com
Jessica Hoy, 202.466.7717, jessica@westinrinehart.com
Hallmark Channel and
Speakaboos Support Arts Education and Media Literacy
with The Creative Coalition
Park City, Utah -- (January 19
& 20, 2008) - As a leading voice supporting
arts education and media literacy, The Creative
Coalition is spearheading two PSA shoots during the Film
Festival.
Talent will shoot PSAs for the Hallmark Channel's Watch
With Me® campaign to
support programs that provide wholesome family viewing.
Participants will also read and record children's
stories for Speakaboos to support advocacy efforts to
promote the arts in schools.
The PSAs will be shot on Saturday and Sunday, January 19
& 20, 2008 from 12 - 4pm at the Film Festival in Park
City, UT. Established to highlight the entertainment
industry's commitment to social consciousness, The
Creative Coalition has guided the efforts of many
critical public policy issues of today.
Talent green-screen shoots for the Watch With Me®
campaign will take place Saturday, January 19, 2008 and
Sunday, January 20, 2008 from 12 - 4pmat the M. Fredric
Style Studio (625 Main Street; Park City)during the Film
Festival in Park City, UT. To make appointments please
call Sarah Lueck at646-706-1662
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About The Creative Coalition
The Creative Coalition (www.thecreativecoalition.org) is
the leading 501 ©(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan social and
public advocacy organization of the arts and
entertainment community. Founded in 1989 by
prominent members of the creative community, The
Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating and
mobilizing its members on issues of public importance,
primarily public education, the First Amendment, arts
advocacy, media literacy, destigmatizing mental illness
and stemming runaway production. Headquartered in
New York City, The Creative Coalition also has offices
in Washington, C, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The
Creative Coalition does not endorse or raise funds for
political parties or candidates.
About The Hallmark Channel's Watch With Me®
A powerful selection of programming events specifically
designed to bring families together, gives parents a
launching pad into meaningful family dialogue. These
compelling, relevant stories are based on timeless
themes. They stimulate conversation and provide
incentive for families to seek out more quality
television fare.
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