Forde & Associates, Inc. named Principle PR Agency for Independent Film Company for the release of 6 DVD Movies between 2004-2005.

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003, President of PNA Films, named Forde & Associates, Inc. the principle PR Agency for the release of 6 DVD films during 2004-2005.

The first order of the agency was not to promote films however, it was to do a bit of damage control.

During the Oct. 12 radio broadcast of "The Drudge Report" (hosted by Matt Drudge), it was reported that Al Franken (writer/comedian) was addicted to cocaine.

Due to the name similarities of Al Franken and PNA Films Al Franklin (producer,writer,director), investors of future projects became extremely nervous about the allegations of drug abuse by Al Franklin.

After receiving a borrage of phone calls from community leaders and investors, Al Franklin issued a statement that there had been an unfortunate case of mistaken identity. In the statement Al Franklin stated "I have never had a drug problem. I am not addicted to cocaine, and have lots of involvement in major childrens programs and films promoting education for small children. There is no way I could betray my investors in this manner".

A letter was sent to Matt Drudge requesting an on-air clearification. At time of press, there had been no response from "The Drudge Report" camp.

Al Franklin is scheduled to host a press conference on Oct. 22, 2003 @ Private Island Trax Studios in Hollywood to put a final rest to the investors and community leaders to which he is committed to. "Reports have gone too far", says Mr. Franklin. "I heard that Rush Limbaugh and I have checked into the same Rehab Facility".

"We don't want to say anything bad about Matt Drudge or Al Franken or Rush Limbaugh, for that matter". "It is our mission to clearify the misunderstanding and move on" says Bridget Ford, spokesperson for Al Franklin.

PNA Films is an Independent Film Company with 3 DVD releases currently in production and several more to be released during 2004-2005.

Pepsi's Entertainment division is said to be talking to the Filmmaker about product placement in the release of his highly anticipated movie "The Promoter".

Forde & Associates, Inc. is a Lifestyle Management Agency located in Beverly Hills, CA. It is the only African American owned company to offer services in Lifestyle Coaching,Branding,Image Coaching, and Executive Concierges to the affluent in Hollywood. Public Relations campaigns are stategically matched with Image Building ensuring credibility and presence in a changing market.

To attend the press conference on 10/22/03, please contact Forde & Associates, Inc. @ 310-860-7420 for directions or log onto www.privateislandtrax.com for parking and driving directions.