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Budweiser Select Continues To Support Jackson Hole Film Festival As Official Beer
(Jackson, Wyo.- March 5, 2007) - Anheuser-Busch, Inc., maker of Budweiser Select and supporter of the independent film industry, announced today it will be the "Official Beer" of the 2007 Jackson Hole Film Festival. "Having Budweiser Select support the festival again this year is a tremendous honor,"said Eben Dorros, president of the Jackson Hole Film Festival. "We look forward to working with them during the festival and hope to continue building upon this relationship in the future."

The Jackson Hole Film Festival takes place June 7-11, showcasing more than 80 films in even competitive categories. The festival additionally features forum discussions, exhibits and lively parties.

"Budweiser Select, a pre-eminent fashion-forward icon, is a perfect match for the trendsetting film fans at this festival," said Dave Campbell, senior director, entertainment marketing, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. "We've made it a priority to be a strong supporter of the entertainment and film industry and we're proud to once again be the ‘Official Beer' of the Jackson Hole Film Festival," said Campbell.

In addition to Budweiser Select, Anheuser-Busch will supply a variety of products including: Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob, Michelob ULTRA, Stella Artois, O'Doul's and 180 Energy Drink for all Jackson Hole Film Festival's special events.

Based in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch is the leading American brewer, holding a 8.8 percent share of U.S. beer sales. The company brews the world's largest-selling beers,Budweiser and Bud Light. Anheuser-Busch also owns a 50 percent share in Grupo Modelo, Mexico's leading brewer, and a 27 percent share in China brewer Tsingtao, whose namesake beer brand is the country's best-selling premium beer. Anheuser-Busch ranked No. 1 among average companies in FORTUNE Magazine's Most Admired U.S. and Global Companies lists in 2006. Anheuser-Busch is one of the largest theme park operators in the United States, is a Major manufacturer of aluminum cans and one of the world's largest recyclers of aluminum cans. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com.

The Jackson Hole Film Festival is a premier destination competitive film festival and a Program of the Jackson Hole Film Institute, a non-profit organization. The 2007 Festival, June 7-11, will screen approximately 80 independent films competing in 7 competitive program categories. Provocative forum discussions and lively evening events enrich the Festival and give festival goers the opportunity to interact with filmmakers in a casual setting. The Festival's film programs include: the 2007 World Program highlighting filmmakers from the Far East, Global Insight highlighting important humanitarian films, Sports Action showcasing action sports filmmaking, and Student Voices. The other competitive programs include Best Feature, Best Short and Best Documentary. For more information, visit www.jacksonholefilmfestival.org.