Media Advisory                                                                For Immediate Release

JULY 15, 2010, WATERBURY, CT – Aaliyah Miller, a resident of Waterbury, Connecticut, short film, After the Headlines has been chosen as an official selection for the 2010 Action on Film (AOF) International Film Festival. In addition to being an official selection, the film is also nominated for ‘Best Produced Screenplay.’

Miller’s film was selected from thousands of entries and follows Clara Dumont, a guilt-ridden mother who struggles to stop blaming herself for the death of daughter Alexis. The poignant script takes the reader on Clara’s emotional journey of as she seeks personal redemption.

“I’m ecstatic about this year’s acceptance and nomination. I consider it a real privilege to be back for a second time.” says Miller. Last year, the script was nominated and won “Best Dramatic Scene.”

After the Headlines was also screened at the 2010 Kent Film Festival, Kent, Connecticut, a premiere film festival for independent filmmakers looking to showcase their work. The film has received the Accolade “Award of Merit” and the Skyfest Film Festival "Certificate of Excellence."

The film will be screened at the Academy Theater, 1003 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California in the four p.m. film block on July 26, 2010.

A premier showcase for the world’s independent filmmakers and screenwriters, AOF provides industry professionals and audiences with an opportunity to discover new and innovative films. The festival runs from July 23 to 30, 2010, in Pasadena, California. The complete list of films and scripts can be found at http://www.aoffest.com/.

MovieMaker Magazine names AOF one of, “The Top 25 Festivals Worth the Fees for 2010. AOF will award nominated filmmakers and screenwriters more than $75, 000 in cash and prizes.