Chennai to host the AbilityFest 2009

The third edition of the AbilityFest 2009, the Indian International Disability Film Festival that showcases films by, with and about people with disabilities from across the globe will be held at Sathyam Cinemas from October 12 – 15. Movies from 17 countries, many of which are award winning feature films, documentaries and short films will be shown in the festival.

The Park hosted a press meet today in this regard which was attended by P. K. Nair, Festival Director & Former Director - National Film Archive; Ms Jayshree Raveendran, Festival Chairperson & Executive Director - Ability Foundation; Ms Revathy, Festival Vice-Chairperson & Actor/Director; and Mr. C K Ranganathan, Festival President & CMD - CavinKare Pvt Ltd.

A competition, 60 Seconds To Fame, is also organized and the shortlisted films will be screened at the festival.