Entertainment Community Joins Together for "YouVote" Video; Unprecedented Non-Partisan Effort to Get Out the Vote The Creative Coalition's "YouVote" video launches today on YouTube at http://www.thecreativecoalition.org/events/youvotevideo.htm. Conceived and directed by filmmaker Sue Kramer, "YouVote" leverages the spotlight of the entertainment industry to inspire and encourage Americans to vote in the upcoming presidential election. For the first time ever, actors, filmmakers, producers and directors are joining together in a fully non-partisan and inter-generational effort to encourage voter participation. The three minute video includes over 40 celebrities, including Blake Lively, Anne Hathaway, Tim Daly, Samuel L. Jackson, Susan Sarandon, Marcia Cross, Jane Krakowski and The Muppets (please see complete list at end of release). "YouVote" is set to the sound of a true American anthem, Today, an original song written by Dana Parish and Andrew Hollander and performed by Dana Parish. "For too long the entertainment community has been accused of being either indifferent to important issues or lending their voices only to certain pet causes. This video demonstrates that Hollywood understands voting is not about liberal or conservative, it's about participating in the democratic process and being a proud American," said Sue Kramer, director of the "YouVote" video. Executive Director of The Creative Coalition Robin Bronk added, "We are very pleased to marshal the voices of the entertainment community to encourage voter participation. We are advocates of democracy and want to do our part to encourage every citizen of voting age to be an active participant in this most historical election. The message of the "YouVote" video is simple - to get out and vote." As part of the video, a number of participants recite the following Margaret Mead quote: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Other contributors share statements, quotes, and personal anecdotes on the importance and privilege of voting. The video was made possible with a grant from Paul Mitchell Hair Systems. The video will be released nationwide today and can be viewed at the following websites : www.youvotevideo.org and at www.thecreativecoalition.org Celebrity Participants: Blake Lively, Susan Sarandon, Tim Daly, Anne Hathaway, Kate Walsh, Tony Goldwyn, Carla Gugino, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, Ed Westwick, Barry Levinson, Josh Lucas, Rachael Leigh Cook, Richard Schiff, Wendie Malick, Ricki Lake, Tom Cavanagh, Bradley Cooper, Saffron Burrows, Giancarlo Esposito, Dana Delany, Ellen Burstyn, Gloria Reuben, Connie Britton, Tamara Tunie, Amy Brenneman, Kathy Najimy, Samuel L. Jackson, Marcia Cross, Jane Krakowski, John Leguizamo, Stephen Root , Matthew Modine, Hill Harper, Bryan Greenberg, Joey Kurn, Paulina Porizkova, Jason Ritter, Pamela Adlon, John Paul DeJoria, Wayne Knight, Nia Vardalos, The Muppets and more. About The Creative Coalition (www.thecreativecoalition.org) The Creative Coalition is the premiere 501c(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan social and public advocacy organization of the arts and entertainment community. Founded in 1989 by prominent members of the creative community, The Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating its members on issues of public importance, primarily the First Amendment, public education and arts advocacy. Headquartered in New York City, The Creative Coalition also has offices in Washington, DC, Los Angeles and San Francisco. About the "YouVote" Production Team (A Bella Films Production) Writer/Producer/Director Sue Kramer (Gray Matters), Cameraman Aengus James (currently shooting Barry Levinson's much anticipated Poliwood documentary), Producer Jill Footlick (Gray Matters, Boys Don't Cry, Evening), award-winning Producer Suzie Greene-Tedesco (The Wrecking Crew), Songwriters Andrew Hollander and Dana Parish (Parish's debut album "Uncrushed" will be released Oct 28)