Krispy Kreme Announces 'N Sync's Chris Kirkpatrick As Celebrity Judge For The Krispy Kreme Film Festival Red Carpet Gala

TORONTO, Sept. 4, 2013 /CNW/ - 'N Sync's Chris Kirkpatrick will join the judging panel for this years inaugural Krispy Kreme Film Festival which culminates on September 12^th with a gala event at the Royal Theatre in Toronto. Kirkpatrick, who recently performed with 'N Sync at the MTV Video Music Awards, will be joined by event Emcee Spencer "Spenny" Rice as celebrity judges for the short film contest.

Krispy Kreme Canada invites doughnut lovers, video takers and moviemakers of all ages and technical proficiency to submit a doughnut-themed short film. The grand prize winner gets free Krispy Kreme doughnuts for 1 year, a $500 cash prize and a priceless donut-inspired Oscar. No entry fee and no purchase necessary.

The top ten finalists will be announced on Monday, September 9th, 2013 at www.krispykremefilmfestival.ca. Those selections will be unveiled on September 12, 2013 at The Royal Cinema in Toronto where a winner will be chosen by a panel of celebrity judges.

Open to Canadian residents only. Entries must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on Saturday September 7th, 2013. Visit www.krispykremefilmfestival.ca for complete details on how to submit a film and for the inevitable fine print. For additional inquiries please email [email protected].

Contest operated by Krispy K Canada, Inc. a licensed franchisee of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation.

This Contest is void where prohibited by law and is subject to all federal, provincial, territorial and municipal laws and regulations of Canada and of each province, territory and municipality of Canada, respectively.

About Krispy Kreme
Krispy K Canada Inc. is the Canadian franchisee of Krispy Kreme premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut. Krispy K Canada Inc. was the first international Krispy Kreme franchise, opening its flagship store in Mississauga in 2001 and now with stores in Mississauga, Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City. Krispy Kreme (US), headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., has offered the highest-quality doughnuts and great-tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Today, Krispy Kreme can be found in over 770 locations around the world. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Learn more at www.KrispyKreme.com.

SOURCE: Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation

Chris Lindsay, 416-970-6837, Krispy K Canada Inc, [email protected]

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