DIFF Newsletter 
issue.02: turning up the heat

Things have been busy at DIFF over the past month...What? Did you think we were spending all our days lounging by the beach, soaking up the sun? Read on to learn about everything we've been up to!

Film Submission Process Begins

Calling all filmmakers: DIFF is now accepting film submissions in the FEATURE, DOCUMENTARY, SHORT and LATIN AMERICAN film categories. Visit the DIFF website for more information about the process. Submissions are also accepted through WithoutaBox.com.

We've had some great entries so far and are looking forward to seeing your films!

Anthony Anderson to receive Rising Star Award

DIFF is please to announce that Anthony Anderson will receive the 2006 Rising Star Award at this year's festival. An actor, writer, producer and comedian, Anderson first gained attention as one of Jim Carrey's sons in Me, Myself and Irene and has subsequently appeared in such blockbuster films as Hustle & Flow, Barbershop, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, Agent Cody Banks 2, Scary Movie 3 & 4, Exit Wounds, Two Can Play That Game and Malibu's Most Wanted.

A graduate of Howard University and the recipient of the NAACP's ACTSO Awards for his performance of the classic monologue from The Great White Hope, Anderson has also made numerous appearances on the small screen, including Ally McBeal, The Shield, About the Andersons, J.A.G. and N.Y.P.D. Blue.

Keep a look out for two feature films with Anderson scheduled to premiere later this year: The Last Stand, starring Anthony, and The Departed.

Anderson will be in attendance at the festival in November to accept his award.

Sun Village Resort & Spa opens the doors to The Spa

Soak your sandy feet and relax during the jam-packed festival week at The Spa - 7,250 square feet of luxury. The list of amenities a the recently opened spa goes on and on: seven beautiful treatment rooms, a full service hair salon, massage pedicure chairs, manicure stations and fitness center.

If that doesn't put you in a zen-like state, there's more with two Cabanas, one of a kind outdoor bamboo shower and an outdoor hot tub surrounded by a breathtaking Asian garden.

New accommodations are also available in the Spa Suites.

Yachting Anyone?

We just thought you should know that Sun Village Resort & Spa recently added a 55' yacht dubbed "The Independence" to its long list of fabulous amenities.

You can bet there will be plenty of DIFF parties aboard this luxury Neptunis express cruiser!