The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival was a great first experience for our film "Same Old Story".  Though the number of viewers were lower than expected, the reaction from the audience was more than expected.  By the end of the film just about everyone had tears in there eyes.

The festival started on September 18th and finished on the 25th.  The daily routine started out with morning seminars, film screenings, and after parties at night.  It really was a festival.  I would of liked to make more contacts as far as distributors and buyers are concerned, but nonetheless a great chance to share the story of Cheep Hiroishi with an international audience.

Now that we are back home in Japan, we are preparing for other festivals which will take placeright here in the Land of the Rising Sun.  Hoping to hit up the Yubari Fantastic Film Festival and the Yamagata International Documentary Festival early next year.  If everything goes as planned, "Same Old Story" will be returning to the US April 2009 for the California Independent film festival also.

Finally thank you to all of those who attended our film in New York and to all those who helped make the film a success in a whole different country.