Head Up heads for New York

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Multiple medal winning karate sensation and aspiring and talented young film producer, Thabiso Maretlwaneng, is heading for the big time in New York City. His Australian acclaimed Hip-hop documentary, Head Up, may well be his ticket into the world of filmmaking.

It has been officially accepted into the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival (NYIIFVF) for screening from March 19-26.

A letter from Stuart Alson, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the prestigious New York Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF), the largest independent film festival in the world, says: "We are delighted to be exhibiting this great film in our well-established international section. Our festival has proven to be a valuable experience for international filmmakers as they get a chance to win awards and network with American buyers, distributors and members of the press."

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