Do you have a question for Paprika Steen? The surprisingly funny Danish-American actress and internationally acclaimed star of stage and screen is answering them via video on World Wide’s YouTube channel as part of a special promotion for the film Applause. For instructions about how to post your question, click here http://applausemovie.com/ask-paprika. To view the first of the answers that she has recorded, visit http://www.youtube.com/user/wwmpc. Be sure to spread the word!

On November 28, the star of Applause Paprika Steen will be arriving from Denmark to begin a whirlwind press tour that will have her meeting and greeting critics, members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and fans alike at industry screenings and events on both coasts. Accompanying her on portions of her trip will be the film’s producer, Mikael Christian Rieks, and director/co-writer Martin Pieter Zandvliet. The trio will be on hand for the film’s various screenings and functions in both Los Angeles and New York.

The Sunday, October 31, edition of The New York Times said that in Applause, “Paprika Steen delivers one of five breakout performances this season.” In the special “Holiday Films” section, critic Karen Durbin’s review of the film was given prime placement in the center of the page, and she called Ms. Steen’s turn, “One of the best screen performances of the year.” Forthe rest of the rave review, click here.

Applause will be heading to the 23rd Annual Virginia Film Festival (VFF) where it will screen at the University Of Virginia’s Newcomb Hall Theater on Sunday, November 7, at 2:00 p.m. For tickets, visit http://www.virginiafilmfestival.org. This will be the last festival that the film will play prior to opening in New York and Los Angeles for an Oscar-qualifying run on Friday, December 3.

World Wide has launched an exciting sweepstakes to promote the upcoming release of Applause. From now until Friday, November 12, visit the film's Facebook page and enter to win a VIP invitation to a private press screening of the film in either New York or Los Angeles. Winners will be announced on Monday, November 15. For further details and sweepstakes rules, visit http://www.applausemovie.com/promotions/63. Tell your friends and don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook!

Just who is Paprika Steen? In addition to being the critically acclaimed star of Applause, the Danish-American actress is an international stage and screen award winner and a really funny lady to boot! Visit www.paprikasteenofficial.com, the performer’s new web site, to view photos, learn more about her past career, hear the latest about her upcoming projects, and find out when she’ll be in the States. The actress even invites feedback and will answer questions about her new site and her films. Visit the contact page and leave her a message!