Celluloid Heroes ; Gi Film Fest Returns for Third Year

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The District plays host to a number of film festivals every year, but the GI Film Festival just might be the most unique. "There are 2,000 film festivals out there that are willing to screen films that denigrate American warriors," says Brandon Millett, the festival's founder and CEO. "Why not have one that's specifically dedicated to honoring American warriors?"

Now in its third year, the GI Film Festival has grown steadily. The first year saw 85 submissions, the second saw 135 - and this year, more than 200 films were submitted for consideration. Between the festival's kickoff Wednesday and its closing May 17, 48 movies will be screened, an increase of almost 50 percent over the previous year.

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Celluloid Heroes ; Gi Film Fest Returns for Third Year

The festival has garnered more attention, and the quality of submissions has gone up, causing Hollywood to take notice: Three pictures in the festival's first two years were picked up ...

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