2009 Langston Hughes African American Film Festival, April 18 - 26

· The Langston Hughes African American Film Festival (LHAAFF) is an annual event presented by the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center in Central Seattle. The LHAAFF presents films from independent filmmakers from around the world. The LHAAFF features panel discussions, screenplay readings, matinée screenings for middle and high school youth and in-depth discussions with filmmakers, industry professionals and local community leaders.

· The 6^th annual Langston Hughes African American Film Festival takes place April 18-26, 2009. All screenings take place at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center (LHPAC), 104 - 17th Avenue South, Seattle WA 98144 at the intersection of 17th Avenue South and Yesler Way (Metro bus route #27).

· Visit our website, http://www.langstonblackfilmfest.org or blog, http://lhaaffbside.blogspot.com/ for festival updates. Recorded updates are also available on our telephone Info Line: 206-326-1088.

· Program schedule and film screening show times will be made public in March; there are screenings each day of the festival. Matinees take place on Saturdays and Sundays. There are evening screenings each day of the week. Filmmaking workshops will take place on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. There will be one after-school youth film screening on a weekday afternoon. Late night screenings take place on Friday and Saturday nights.

· Tickets and festival passes will be available online via BrownpaperTickets.com, http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/55821, or at the LHPAC box office after March 20, 2009.

· The address of the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center is 104 - 17th Avenue South, Seattle WA 98144 at the intersection of 17th Avenue South and Yesler Way (Metro bus route #27).

· We are pleased to attract diverse audiences every year. All are welcome.