FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Dec. 5, 2007

GRAND SIERRA RESORT AND CASINO IS SELECTED TO BE THE FIRST HOST OF THE TAHOE ADVENTURE FILM FESTIVAL IN RENO

Reno, Nev. - After five years of great success, the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival is expanding its fast-pace and high-energy to Reno 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino This exhilarating film festival will showcase the top adventure-sport films from around the world.

The event kicks off with fresh sounds from DJ Red Dawn and hot moves from the Red Hot Go-Go Dancers to pump up the crowd. Next, the festival takes off with an adventure photography show from Aurora Photos. boasting photos from esteemed photographers around the globe in the action and adventure sports world. 

Next, the films will commence with the main event from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. hosted by Todd Offenbacher, television host for the Resort Sports Network Television.  Adventure junkies will flip over the best of 2007 adventure-sport films from around the world. This year's film selections include sports in skiing, base-jumping, deep water soloing, downhill mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, surfing and a few surprise sports.

To top off a night full of excitement, the Adventure Film Festival will host a thrilling after-party at 10 p.m. ALLCITY Live. All film attendees are invited to party with friends, athletes and the filmmakers to fuel their passion for action.

The 2008 Tahoe Adventure Film Festival Reno is Saturday, Jan.12. Advance ticket purchases are encouraged and are $17 or $20 the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino ticket office or by calling 775.789.2285 or 800.648.5080. For more information, visit www.grandsierraresort.com or www.laketahoefilmfestival.com.

About Grand Sierra Resort and Casino:
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino is located in the heart of Reno/Tahoe - America’s Adventure Place. GSR is northern Nevada’s most complete resort destination with nearly 2,000 guest rooms and suites. The property offers a wide variety of accommodations for the every day business traveler to the complete family vacation with amenities that include 200,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, branded retail shopping, headliner entertainment, a cinema, a 50-lane championship bowling center, outdoor thrill rides, aqua golf driving range, an 85,000 square foot casino with 24 hours of heart-pounding action plus so much more. GSR is a proud member of Summit Hotels and Resorts, a prestigious brand of Preferred Hotel Group. For more information, please visit www.GrandSierraResort.com or to make reservations call 800-648-5080.

About Tahoe Adventure Film Festival:
The Tahoe Adventure Film Festival is different from any other film festival in the world. It is a fun high-energy festival that will fuel viewers’ passion for action and ignite their senses for adventure. The Festival highlights the best adventure sports films of the year. The Tahoe Adventure Film Festival is exciting and entertaining on and off the screen and offers the top adventure sports films of the year, guest speakers, action photo displays, break-dancers, deejays and a few surprises. There are raffles for season ski passes and several of adventure tools. All films are available for purchase in their full format from the filmmakers.

For More Information:
Kala Peterson, Kirvin Doak Communications: 702.737.3100

Mary Beth Olson, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino: 775.789.2101

Todd Offenbacher, Tahoe Adventure Film Festival: 530-318-1688 or tahoetodd@hotmail.com