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Cineplex Odeon Hosting All-night Movie Marathon for high school students
KINGSTON, ONT. / October 15, 2013 – Cineplex Odeon Gardiners Road Cinemas and United Way of KFL&A are teaming up to host the tenth annual Starlight Film Festival on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 12:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. Cineplex Odeon Gardiners Road Cinemas will exclusively welcome high school students ages 13 to 19 for this special event. All proceeds from the event will help support the 2013 United Way campaign.
“Last year, over 600 high school students attended the sold out film festival for a fun night of hit movies, snacks and arcade games. We look forward to doing it again this year,” said Cineplex Odeon Gardiners Road Cinemas General Manager, Bryson Brown.
With an admittance price of $20 per ticket, the event will feature five movies and include a free hotdog, unlimited fountain pop, popcorn and arcade games. The movie list is comprised of recent Hollywood hits including Warm Bodies, The Heat, Star Trek Into Darkness, The Conjuring and Fast & Furious 6. Tickets can be purchased at participating Limestone District School Board high schools, Cineplex Odeon Gardiners Road Cinemas and the United Way office.
“The Starlight Film Festival is a great way for teens to get out and support the community in a safe environment,” said Bhavana Varma United Way President & CEO. “Thanks to the generosity of Cineplex Odeon Gardiners Road, the film festival is marking its tenth anniversary and remains popular with students.”
The Starlight Film Festival will be supervised by adult volunteers and police officers. Guests attending the event will require photo identification (student card) or proof of high school status. Admission will be from 12:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Students under 18 years of age must remain inside until 6:30 a.m. If a student decides to leave before the completion of the event, a supervisor on duty will contact parents and arrange for safe transportation.
About United Way of KFL&A
United Way works with individuals, organizations and key partners to build and strengthen our community, bringing people and resources together to facilitate change. Our vision is a future where people are self-sufficient in a community, where individuals live with hope, dignity and a sense of belonging. Visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca for more information.
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Media Contacts:
Bhavana Varma, President & CEO, United Way KFL&A
613-542-2674, ext. 2, bvarma@unitedwaykfla.ca
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