Cayuga Lake Wine Country: Road Trip" to Be Screened at the New York Independent Film Festival

Date set for Wine Film Screening at the New York Independent Film Festival in New York City

Ithaca, NY (PRWEB) March 28, 2004 --ELK Productions announced this week that the feature documentary film, Cayuga Lake Wine Country: Road Trip" released in October has been accepted for exhibition by the New York Independent Film and Video Festival 2004. The film will be screened on April 29, 4 PM at 181 2nd Avenue at 12th Street in New York City and all wine enthusiasts are encouraged to attend this free screening.

We are excited this film has been recognized." states Eric C Lindstrom, Producer of the 45-minute feature. We knew we had something special when it went into editing last summer and now others will be able to appreciate it at the official screening."

The film, available on DVD, combines breathless scenery with interviews of the vineyard owners in a tour of Upstate New Yorks Finger Lakes region. Directed by Kevin Hicks, the road trip" sets the tone for a wine trail unlike any feature before.

The film showcases the 15 wineries along Cayuga Lake, in New York States Finger Lakes region, that are members of the Cayuga Wine Trail. Starting in Ithaca and winding their way up NYS Route 89 in a 1967 Corvair convertible, the viewer gets more than just a taste for wine, they get a taste for a memorable road trip.

Todd M. Wernstrom, Executive Editor of The Wine News Magazine wrote, ELK Productions has created a vividly shot, entertaining and informative, 45-minute road trip" through the scenic Cayuga Lake Wine Country. Hop in a 67 Corvair convertible for a virtual cruise through the region with stops at 15 wineries and learn why this Finger Lakes area is getting rave reviews for its wines."

The screening is free and is part of the ten day Independent Film and Video Festival hosted each year in New York, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. For more information on Cayuga Lake Wine Country: Road Trip", contact Laurie Linn, Associate Producer, 1-800-870-6336 ext.26 or visit www.cayugalakewinecountry.com .

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