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By VARIETY STAFF
Posted: Wed., Oct. 15, 1997
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Pittard Sullivan CEO Billy Pittard will deliver the keynote address for the weeklong Digital Video Conference at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Burbank Hilton Convention Center. Info: (213) 962-8203.

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Fourth annual Sedona Intl. Film Festival has been set for Feb. 27-March 1 in Sedona, Ariz. Fest benefits the Sedona Cultural Park Center for Education & the Arts and is sponsored by Harkins Sedona 6 Cinemas. Info: (800) 780-2787.

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U.K. talents take on 'Frost/Nixon'
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