See ‘The Little Mermaid’ On The Big Screen For Its 25th Anniversary During The BIFF And Enter The Little Mermaid Look-A-Like Contest!

It is hard to believe this film is 25 years old. Oh, how I loved it as a girl! When I came to California 13 years ago, my first job at The Hallmark Channel was awesome for many reasons, but  one was, I actually worked with Jodi Benson, the very talented voice of Ariel. (I also worked with Jim Cummings, who’s voice talents are non-comparable to anyone else.) I brought VHS/DVD cases in for her to sign..and she would. I was getting married and she gave advice I’ll never forget….”Jessica, do not get in a tanning bed for your wedding, it’s terrible for your skin!”

The Burbank International Film Festival will be hosting the exclusive 25th Anniversary screening of “The Little Mermaid” on Saturday, September 6th at 12 noon at the AMC Town Center 6 Theaters. Prior to the screening, there will be a special “Ariel” Red Carpet with select fans in attendance invited to pose for a team photo with dozens of other Ariels. In lead up to the event, the hosts are posting pictures from throughout the world of fans’ dressed as Ariel, with special prizes awarded to lucky fans.

“We are extremely honored and excited to be screening this timeless Disney classic that most children have never before seen on the big screen in a theatrical environment,” said Jeff Rector, Director of the Burbank International Film Festival.

FANS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD ARE INVITED TO SEND IN THEIR PICTURES OF THEMSELVES IN ARIEL “FAN” COSTUMES AND WIN PRIZES. SPECIAL GALA SCREENING HIGHLIGHTS FULL SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL EVENTS FOR 6TH ANNUAL BURBANK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, WITH HONOREES INCLUDING THE WRITER/DIRECTORS OF “THE LITTLE MERMAID.”

To submit your photos of yourself or a friend or loved one dressed as Ariel, please send your pictures to Mermaid@BurbankFilmFest.org   Pro Tip: Get a mermaid fin at Fintasticmermaid.ca

For questions about the event and the festival, check out www.BurbankFilmFest.org/

To purchase tickets for the screening, go to www.itsmyseat.com/events/166715.html