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The GI Film Festival presents both classic and premier films celebrating the heroic stories of the American Armed Forces and the worldwide struggle for freedom and liberty. This unique film festival will be held in Washington, DC just before the Memorial Day weekend to honor the courage and selflessness of American troops. The GI Film Festival includes film screenings and presentations by award-winning Hollywood actors and directors and panel discussions with soldiers, journalists, authors, and filmmakers.

Highlights of the 2008 GI Film Festival

• Film screenings presented by award-winning Hollywood actors/directors, including Gary Sinise, Jon Voight, Robert Duvall, James Franco, Ron Maxwell, Lou Reda, and Terry Sanders.
  
  
• 22 military film premiers featuring the work of promising new filmmakers.
  
  
• A congressional reception honoring members of Congress who served in the military.
  
  
• The presentation of the “Corporate Patriot Award,” to World Wrestling Entertainment and Vince and Linda McMahon for their philanthropic work on behalf of the American Armed Forces.
  
  
• An Armed Forces Action Fest at Bolling Air Force Base featuring WWE stars and former Buck Rogers television actor Gil Gerard.
  
  
• Panel discussions, including The 100 Greatest War Films of All-Time, War Stories, featuring Medal of Honor recipients, and The Portrayal of GIs in Film and the Media.
  
  
• VIP after parties featuring celebrities, top military brass, and filmmakers.
  
  
• Three-day, onsite exhibit where visitors can learn about veteran service organizations.
  
  
• The Filmmakers’ Forum, a screening room which will provide films free of charge throughout the festival.
  
  
• Special appearances by: Dale Dye, Karri Turner, Leeann Tweeden, James McEachin, General Richard Myers, General George Casey, General Richard Cody, The Honorable Dan Glickman, and many more.

Festival Location

Carnegie Institution for Science
1530 P Street NW
Washington, DC
The closest Metro station is Dupont Circle.

Tickets

Individual Panel Discussions: $10
All-access festival pass: $375
Military discount 20 percent
VIP Packages are available at varying prices

See the full schedule and purchase tickets online.

Official Website

www.gifilmfestival.com