New York, Aug. 10 – “Zaritsas: Russian Women in New York,” (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1612144/) a documentary that explores the negative stereotypes of Russian women in America which emerged in the 1990s and persist today, will be shown as part of the first annual Astoria/LIC International Film Festival in Astoria/LIC, New York on October 24th at 2 p.m. “Zaritsas: Russian Women in New York” was written and directed by Elena Beloff and produced by Elena Beloff, Vincent D'Onofrio and ...

“That’s a yes from me.” A line made famous from the judgeson American Idol can now be coming from fans that attend the Astoria/LIC FilmFestival October 22-24, 2010.  The unique twist allows fans to vote for the best pieces ineach category for films or readings. The piecesthat win the most votes in each category will be presented with The Fan Awardduring the closing ceremony on Sunday evening. “The Fan Awards make the fans proactive and more involved,”said film director Dennis Cieri. ...