Rome Independent Film Festival 2009 with LateRooms.com

    MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, February 13, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Cinema-goers and film fans around the world are likely to be counting down to Roma Independent Film Festival, which takes place in the Italian capital next month.

Described by its organisers as Rome's first independent and international film festival, the event lasts a total of seven days and aims to celebrate the best in new European and international independent movies.

"As well as offering the chance for young film-makers to present their work to the general public at film screenings, Roma Independent Film Festival offers a series of special events designed to stimulate enthusiasm and create discussion," organisers say.

Film-makers are set to compete for a grand prize of EUR 50,000, ensuring the documentaries, shorts and animations on show are of the highest calibre.

Previous winners have included Marko Kostic's The Paper Prince, The Greatest Silence: Rape In The Congo by Lisa F Jackson and Chi Nasce Tondo by Alessandro Valori.

The 2009 event is set to take place at the Nuovo Cinema Aquila, located in the Pigneto neighbourhood, which is easily accessible to those staying in central Rome hotels.

The festival runs from March 19th - 27th, with more information about tickets and pricing set to be announced closer to the event.

For those who are keen to be in the Italian capital are advised to secure their accommodation at the early stages. LateRooms.com offers more than 500 Rome hotels ranging from serviced apartments to boutique hotels.

There is a huge variety of hotels on LateRooms.com offering exceptional deals, in particular Trilussa Palace Hotel Congress & Spa. This delightful hotel has an average customer rating of 5/6 and is offering double or twin rooms from GBP 95, total savings of up to 70% over the normal price.

La Griffe Luxury Hotel is located in the heart of Rome centre and only a taxi ride from the venue. This 5 star luxury hotel is offering double and superior rooms for GBP 156 and GBP 226 respectively.

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