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News... PRESS RELEASES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Filmport 818/557-5511 info@filmport.com http://www.filmport.com FILMPORT SHOWCASED AT AFI 2001 BARBARA STREISAND LIFETIME ACHEIVEMENT AWARD LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (February 19, 2001) - Filmport announced today that it will be showcased at the Palm, Inc. booth during the American Film Institute 2001 Barbara Streisand Lifetime Achievement Award held this February 22nd at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. "We're excited about being a part of this very important event to honor Ms. Streisand's career," said Ahin Savara, CEO of Filmport. "Filmport's Virtual Production Office is gaining traction within Hollywood and it shows through us participating at this event." The American Film Institute has selected Barbara Streisand as the 2001 Lifetime Achievement Awardee making her the 29th recipient of the prestigious award widely consider as the highest honor given for a career in film. Filmport's mobile Virtual Production Office software was showcased at the Palm, Inc. booth. "Filmport is the most compelling solution for film crews to get mobile access to vital information. It allows the entire cast and crew to access the script, shooting schedule, shooting locations and crew contact information from a Palm VII," says Joni Savage, Palm's Entertainment Marketing Manager. "Think about the time and paper that's being saved." About Palm, Inc. Palm, Inc. is a pioneer in the field of mobile and wireless Internet solutions and a leading provider of handheld computers, according to IDC (December 2000). Based on the Palm OS® platform, Palm's handheld solutions allow people to carry and access their most critical information wherever they go. Palm™ handhelds address the needs of individuals, enterprises and educational institutions through thousands of application solutions. About Filmport, Inc. A Burbank, California-based company, Filmport was founded in 1998 by a coalition of production, entertainment management and technology professionals who saw the enormous potential of the Internet to enhance efficiency and cut costs in film and television production. Filmport's vision is to unite the entertainment production industry with emerging technology to foster efficiency and connectivity. 
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