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INQUIRIES: > For Pictures of Festival Honorees, See Our Media Resources Page September 20, 2005 | WINNERS ANNOUNCED - AND WE'RE NOT TALKING EMMYS THE 11TH ANNUAL TEMECULA VALLEY INTERNATIONAL FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL UNSPOOLS BOTH JURY AND AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS September 13, 2005 | A NIGHT OF STARS UNDER THE STARS: September 13, 2005 | Totally Temecula Festival Highlights Overview August 30, 2005 | Music Finalists & Panelists Announced: Noteworthy Participants Hit Wide Range of Geographic Points, Experience and Genres at the 11th Annual Temecual Valley International Film & Music Festival <more> August 28, 2005 | Rick Schroder to be Honored with Outstanding Career Achievement Award at The 11th Annual Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival <more> August 3, 2005 | Calling All Volunteers: The 11th Annual Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival Invites you to be Part of the Festival Team <more> July 28, 2005 | Major Sponsors Step Up Support for the 11th Annual Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival <more> July 26, 2005 | Actress Mary Steenburgen to be Honored With Lifetime Career Achievement Award <more> May 31, 2005 | INDIEFLIX GRANTS CASH AWARDS FOR FILM ENTRIES AT TVIFF: See them first at Sneak Preview Nights <more> September 20, 2005 JURY AWARD WINNERS THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER - BEST OF THE FEST September 13, 2005 Temecula, CA --- Indie Music Artists from two major music markets coasts - Los Angeles and New York. Two local Rock bands from Murrieta. Two separate Pop artists from different parts of Canada. There are even two Brandons. Two is a magic number as this year's 11th annual Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival (TVIFF) slated for September 14-22,2005 at the Movie Experience 10 at Tower Plaza (E. I-15 @Ynez Road & Rancho California Rd. ) officially expands its Music Fest to TWO FULL DAYS, Friday, September 16th, 2005 from 7-11 p.m. and Saturday, September 17th, 2005 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Music finalists will be put on a Compilation CD produced by Heyday Records www.heyday.com touted by Rolling Stone Magazine as "One of the ten most adventurous small labels in the world". President of Heyday, Robert Rankin Walker, former singer/guitarist for San Francisco bay area popsters "Caffeine", says he runs the label from the artists point of view. He doesn't believe in exclusive contracts and says the bands should have say in all areas from the artwork to promotion. This year's Music Critique Panelists include an impressive roster of music industry professionals. Heading that list is this year's TVIFF Lifetime Achievement Honoree and three-time Grammy nominee, Composer, Steve Dorff who has been honored with more than forty BMI and eleven Billboard #1 awards, in addition to winning the NSAI Songwriter of the Year Award. His roster of #1 songs for major motion pictures, television and theatre, includes Kenny Rogers' classic “Through The Years” and Anne Murray's Billboard #1 “I Just Fall In Love Again.” His numerous hits have been sung by Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, George Strait, Vanessa Williams and countless others, with TV/Cable credits including TIN CUP, MICHAEL, THE QUICK AND THE DEAD, BRONCO BILLY AND ROCKY IV. He is an Emmy Nominee for five television compositions, his credits are exemplary and include such stalwarts as "Murphy Brown" and "Murder She Wrote". You'll also find his name on evergreens like "Growing Pains", 'Alien Nation", "Spenser for Hire", "Major Dad", "Columbo", and last year's break-out hit "Reba.” “Steve Dorff is a fantastic addition to our panel this year - not only because he's receiving his TVIFF Lifetime Achievement Award, but he adds such value to the panel. It's significant - I have been telling these musicians about what the MusicFest affords them, the real key is exposure and opportunities for possible film, television or commercial work,” states Jo Moulton, Festival Director. Joining Dorff on the panel is Art Ford whose eight-year BMG Music Publishing film and television music marketing career as Vice President of his division drove him to take his pioneering efforts of creating the first music showcase for Sundance Film Festival, which was a VH-1 televised special to being brought in as the Music Supervisor for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, UT. In addition to executing an industry first with BMG becoming the first exclusive sponsor of the Clio Awards to heading up his own company in January 2001, June St. Entertainment to license music in AUSTIN POWERS, COLLATERAL, BARBERSHOP 2, CHARLIE'S ANGELS, THE BOURNE IDENTITY and TV'S DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, THE OSBOURNES, THE SHIELD and many others. Bernard Baur is an artist crusader and award-winning journalist with over 1200 published articles to his credit including almost 600 of them in Music Connection Magazine where he is the Review Editor, A&R Reporter and Feature Writer. With over twenty years in the biz, he has worked with national acts and emerging artists as a former attorney, director of marketing and promotions and A&R executive. Baur currently produces Music Connection's Best Kept Secrets, a showcase series that connects artists with industry. He also sits on the Board of Directors as an Expert Advisor for: Circle of Songs, Songs Alive! and Los Angeles Music Productions. As an independent consultant he works with Major Entertainment Firms, Record Labels, Production Companies, and Minarik Guitars. He is also a frequent industry music judge for events sponsored by (radio stations) KROQ, KLOS, INDIE 103 and Budweiser. Accomplished Author, Journalist, Interviewer and Educator, John Braheny sits in a lot of musical chairs. From educator in demand to conduct songwriting/music business seminars for colleges, universities a and organizations throughout the US and Canada -teaching songwriting and music industry classes at UCLA, Grove School of Music and the Trebas Institute to best-selling author of “The Craft and Business of Songwriting” (touted as 'a veritable songwriters bible' by the National Academy of Songwriters) Braheny keeps busy. He's also Co-Founder and Director of the Los Angeles Songwriters Showcase, the organization that provided exposure and showcased songwriting talents of many new writer/artists including such successful artists as Stevie Nicks, Warren Zevon, Janis Ian, Stephen Bishop, and one of the world's most prolific and successful contemporary songwriter, Diane Warren. Personally developing the careers of more than 1,800 artists, to date, working the last 20 years, helping several major and independent labels Tim Sweeney is a highly sought after expert and consultant in the fields of artist development, label development, distribution, publicity, radio promotion, Internet marketing and retail marketing. From President of his own successful management company to becoming the author of an international best selling book, Tim Sweeney's Guide to Releasing Independent Records, it's no wonder Sweeney is sought after to be a featured keynote speaker at music conventions such as SXSW, The Songwriters Expo, NARAS, Grammys in the Schools,The Los Angeles Book Festival, Borders Books and Music. He's received numerous awards for his work with aspiring artists including the Hardest Working Man in the Industry award from the Musician's Trade Journal, and the Best Music Publicist in Los Angeles (LAMA). Bruce Singer should receive an award for holding the most titles. As a long-time supporter of TVIFF from its grassroots beginnings as an accomplished, multiple award-winning owner/publisher and editor of Entertainment Roundup, Singer (ironically named, but not one) has been singing the praises of the festival for years, but sits on this panel as an accomplished entertainment expert. Singer's impressive roster of experience includes Producer/Director, Temecula Valley Talent Showcase, Board of Trustees, Arts Council of Temecula Valley Board of Directors, Inland Theatre League for Riverside and San Bernardino counties, Former Member Board of Directors, Temecula City Ballet, Murrieta Repertory Theatre, Temecula Valley Historical Society, Area Four / Inland Theatre League. His numerous judging credits include: Inland Theatre League for Riverside and San Bernardino counties, South Bay Music Festival; Murrieta Valley Battle of the Bands, San Diego County Fair Talent Competition; Search for the Stars Talent Competition, Paloma Valley High School Talent Competition; Star Awards Talent Competition, Multi-Cultural Talent Competition and many others. The Two-Day Music Fest features a very talented lucky dozen of music finalists covering the full-spectrum of music genres: Country, Rock, Pop, Alternative, Latin Alternative, R&B, Acoustic, Jazz and Adult Contemporary. The finalists are: BRANDON SILVEIRA (Country) of Hanford, CA,;HAYLEY GENE (Pop) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada ; ZACH BROCK (Jazz) of Chicago, IL; FARAH ZALA (Pop) of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada; BRANDON PATTON (Acoustic) of Brooklyn, New York; REBEKAH JORDAN (Pop) from Cleveland, OH, now in Santa Monica, CA; BOBBY BREAKDOWN (Rock) of Murrieta, CA,; MEZKLAH (Latin Alternative) of Los Angeles, CA; SPOOKY JONES (Rock) of Murrieta, CA; MADREPORE (Alternative) of Los Angeles, CA; ANA LOVELIS (Pop) of Winnetka, CA and FOUR WAY FREE (Adult Contemporary) of Los Angeles, CA This year's festival also features: an Opening Night film screening of Director, Producer, Writer Randall Miller's “Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing and Charm School” where Miller and star of the film Actress, Mary Steenburgen will be present. Steenburgen will be receiving the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for Performance. Film showcases include presentations from The American Film Institute (AFI), Independent Feature Project (IFP), Toronto Int'l Film Festival Group, and sister festival, Rome Independent Film Festival (RIFF); showcases from Brazil, and a Young Filmmakers Showcase from Idyllwild Arts Academy and California Conservatory of the Arts, to add to the existing student film entries from USC, UCLA, San Francisco State University and Columbia. To further play up that TWO is a magic number, DisneyToons Studio will be presenting sequels never before-seen-on-the-big-screen: Lilo and Stitch 2: Stitch has a Glitch; Lion King 1 _; Three Musketeers and Pooh's Heffalump Adventure. Highlights also include industry panels and workshops featuring: "Conversations with Actor, Dorian Harewood: From Broadway to Blackjack',” “How To Get A Movie Produced,” “Role of A Music Supervisor,” Discovering America's Songbook, With Jim Jimirro, “Women Cinematographers,” and much more. The annual Black Tie Awards Gala honors for Lifetime Achievement Awards go to Film Critic, Historian, Author and TV personality, Leonard Maltin. (Entertainment Tonight, Hot Ticket), Grammy Award nominee, Composer, Steve Dorff, Director, John Badham (“Saturday Night Fever,” “Short Circuit,” “My So-Called Life,” “War Games”). Outstanding Career Achievement Awards go to Actor, Rick Schroder (“The Champ,” “Little Lord Fauntelroy,” “Crimson Tide,” “Silver Spoons,” “NYPD Blue”), Producer, Lucas Foster (“Mr. & Mrs. Smith, ””Mask of Zorro,” “Walking Tall,” “Bad Boys,” “Dangerous Minds”) and for the first-time, AFI -American Film Institute will be receiving the festival's inaugural Distinguished Institution Award for contributions to the industry. AFI Director/CEO, Jean Picker Firstenberg will be accepting the award. September 13, 2005 Temecula, CA --- The 2005 Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival (TVIFMF) is proud to announce the honorees for the Lifetime Achievement Awards, to be presented at the annual Awards Gala , 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at Pechanga Resort and Casino (45000 Pechanga Parkway, just off the I-15 freeway, Temecula). This year's honorees include: Actress, Mary Steenburgen (NOTE:receiving her award on 9/14, all others on 9/17), Actor, Rick Schroder, Actress, Natasha Henstridge, Director, John Badham, Producer, Lucas Foster, Film Critic and Historian, Leonard Maltin, Composer, Steve Dorff, and the American Film Institute, with Director Jean Picker Firstenberg. Masters of Ceremonies is internationally renowned Actor and Singer, Dorian Harewood. and former Hiroshima lead singer, Kimaya Seward. A full roster of celebrity guests and presenters will also be joining the glamorous night. And a 'Tribal Exchange' ceremony will also take place during Saturday Night's event. Mary has informed our world and entertained us with memorable characters in Back to the Future III, Elf, Parenthood, I Am Sam, Philadelphia, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, and The Butcher's Wife, to name a few. She has also made significant contributions to independent film working with John Sayles on Casa de los Babys and The Sunshine State; and now with her work in Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School. Active in politics, a longtime friend of Bill and Hillary Clinton, and generous benefactor for charitable causes, Steenburgen's work impacts beyond Hollywood. She celebrates her tenth wedding anniversary to actor Ted Danson this year, and is the mother of actress Lilly McDowell and producer/director Charlie McDowell; her children with first husband, actor Malcolm McDowell. OUTSTANDING CAREER ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE: RICK SCHRODER is one of the few actors who have made the successful transition from child star to seasoned adult actor, and the youngest ever lifetime honoree for TVIFF, Schroder has achieved 30 years of success in the entertainment industry. With 8 films, 18 movies for television and roles in four tv series, with awards and nominations in each category, this decade has seen Schroder blossom as an award-winning director. By the time Schroder was cast in The Champ at age 8, for which he became one of the youngest actors to receive a Golden Globe, he had a resume that included 60 TV commercials and hundreds of print ads. Schroder's additional credits include Crimson Tide, with Denzel Washington; Across the Tracks, with Brad Pitt; James Michener's 'Texas', with Benjamin Bratt; and A&E's The Lost Battalion. In 1998, Schroder joined the cast of NYPD Blue as Detective Danny Sorenson. Most recently, he starred in the TNT movie 14 Hours. You can also see Rick on Saturday, Sep. 17, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. for screening of his film BLACK CLOUD (www.blackcloudthemovie.com) at The Movie Experience at Tower Plaza Center (I-15 @ Ynez Road & Rancho California Road, Temecula to introduce the film, then follow with Q& A post-screening. HONOREE: JOHN BADHAM rose to the forefront of the film world in the summer of 1983 with the release of Blue Thunder and WarGames, two of the season's biggest hits and nominated for four Academy Awards. In 1978, Badham guided John Travolta to worldwide fame in Saturday Night Fever, which went on to become one of the top grossing films of all time, and to usher in the era of disco music and fashion. Badham has drawn critical praise and box office success during a career distinguished by its range and diversity. With directorial beginnings in the Night Gallery television series, Badham has directed or produced 58 films and television shows. Others include Bird on a Wire, Short Circuit, American Flyers and Whose Life Is It Anyway? Badham will screen his films “Saturday Night Fever” - (first time on the BIG SCREEN in decades!) and “Whose Life Is It Anyway”, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, at 12:00 noon at The Movie Experience at Tower Plaza Center (I-15 @ Ynez Road & Rancho California Road, Temecula, then follow with Q& A post-screening. HONOREE: STEVE DORFF, three-time Grammy nominee and a fixture on the nation's charts, his dossier includes nine #1 film songs and 15 Top 10 hits, including the Kenny Rogers' classic "Through The Years", a BMI 3 million performance song, as well as "I Just Fall In Love Again ", the Anne Murray record that captured Billboard's #1 Song Of The Year honors. His many songs have been sung by some of the greatest artists of our time, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, George Strait, Vanessa Williams, and countless others. Dorff is Emmy Nominee for five television compositions, his credits are exemplary and include such stalwarts as "Murphy Brown" and "Murder She Wrote". You'll also find his name on evergreens like "Growing Pains", 'Alien Nation", "Spenser for Hire", "Major Dad", "Columbo", and last year's break-out hit "Reba". Industry observers have dubbed multiple award winning Steve Dorff an enigma who has evolved into a gifted composer in every musical field. There is no way to bag the diversity he regularly displays scoring major motion pictures, television, theater, or via an array of # 1 hit songs. In addition to winning the NSAI Songwriter of the Year award, Dorff has also been honored with more than 40 BMI, and 11 Billboard #1 awards. MASTER OF CEREMONIES: DORIAN HAREWOOD GALA NIGHT MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM: LOS ANGELES BALLET ACADEMY www.laballet.com Colorful and inspiring performances will be performed on stage at the Gala Awards by two groups who are part of the Los Angeles Ballet Academy. “Aprirations” will be performed by the Los Angeles Youth Ballet Theatre and “Sing, Sing, Sing” will be performed by The Theatrics Dance Company. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE, STEVE DORFF - will be performing a medley of his works including, but not limited to famous TV theme songs from shows such as COLUMBO, MURPHY BROWN AND REBA. The Gala Night is the 11th anniversary celebration of the nine-day action-packed event showcasing the best in film and music from the US and around the world including countries such as Italy, India and Brazil. This year's film showcase presentations are the benchmark achievement for the festival's decade of presentations. Supporting showcases from The American Film Institute (AFI), Film Independent (FIND), Toronto Int'l Film Festival Group, DisneyToon Studios, Independent Film Coalition and Kansas Connection, Chapman University, USC School of Cinema-Television, Young Filmmakers' Showcases from California Conservatory of the Arts and Idyllwild Arts Academy, and sister festival, Rome Independent Film Festival (RIFF) round out the nine full general screening days of 189 shorts, documentaries, animation, features and student films. The festival is 'extended' thanks to the Movie Experience 10 at Tower Plaza with additional days showcasing more filmwork from Indie filmmakers and further expands the exposure of creative works from emerging artists. September 13, 2005 ELEVEN Industry Film Showcases: The American Film Institute Showcase (AFI), Films From Canada - Toronto Int'l Film Festival Group - The Film Circuit Showcase, FILMS FROM INDIA, Presented By Ten Films / India Shorts, Italian Film Showcase - (From Our Sister-Festival) Rome Independent Film Festival (RIFF), Film Independent (FIND) Showcase, USC Film Showcase, Chapman University Film Showcase, Films From Brazil, Films From The Midwest, Presented By The Independent Film Coalition & Kansas Connection, Young Filmmakers Showcase - including films from Idyllwild Arts Academy and films from high school students of California Conservatory Of The Arts and DISNEYTOON STUDIOS ANIMATION SHOWCASE featuring MICKEY, DONALD, AND GOOFY IN THE THREE MUSKETEERS, LILO & STITCH 2: STITCH HAS A GLITCH, LION KING 1 _, POOH'S HEFFALUMP MOVIE. The showcases are in addition to the 189 shorts, documentaries, animation, features and student films received for general screenings. >> VIEW MORE INFO ON THE SHOWCASES AND SCREENING TIMES. TEN Dollars Buys The 11th Annual TVIFF Dozen: The 11th annual TVIFF compilation Music Artist CD will be on sale at the festival for $10 and will feature our twelve music finalists (from the 227 entries received via snail mail and via www.sonicbids.com) on one CD covering nine genres of music: Country, Rock, Pop, Alternative, Latin Alternative, R&B, Acoustic, Jazz and Adult Contemporary. The finalists are: BRANDON SILVEIRA (Country) of Hanford, CA; HAYLEY GENE (Pop) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada ; ZACH BROCK (Jazz) of Chicago, IL; FARAH ZALA (Pop) of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada; BRANDON PATTON (Acoustic) of Brooklyn, New York; REBEKAH JORDAN (Pop) from Cleveland, OH, now in Santa Monica, CA; BOBBY BREAKDOWN (Rock) of Murrieta, CA,; MEZKLAH (Latin Alternative) of Los Angeles, CA; SPOOKY JONES (Rock) of Murrieta, CA; MADREPORE (Alternative) of Los Angeles, CA; ANA LOVELIS (Pop) of Winnetka, CA and FOUR WAY FREE (Adult Contemporary) of Los Angeles, CA. This is only the second year, the festival has had a compilation CD. The first one was to commemorate a new milestone with the 10th anniversary celebration last year. These artists will be performing over the Two-Day Music Fest, September 16 & 17th, 2005 at Movie Experience at Tower Plaza. >> VIEW MORE INFO ON MUSICFEST NINE Workshop Panels & Seminars: Film and Music producers, directors, and writers share their knowledge and expertise with festival attendees on various subjects such as Writing, Directing, Producing, Marketing, and Distribution. It's a whole weekend of EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION - September 17-18, 2005 10:00 am - 5:00 pm "CONVERSATIONS WITH Actor/Singer, Dorian Harewood: FROM BROADWAY TO BLACKJACK;” HOW TO GET A MOVIE PRODUCED With Producer, Zachary Feuer; "BEFORE AND AFTER - HOLLYWOOD MAKE UP SECRETS, with Hollywood Makeup Artist, Christina Smith; THE MAGIC OF ANIMATED DISNEY: BEHIND THE SCENES OF DISNEYTOON STUDIOS; "SHORT FILMS FOR THE Y GENERATION” with Director, Nancy Stein; "THE ROLE OF THE MUSIC SUPERVISOR” with Hollywood Music Supervisor, Maureen Crowe; “WRITING YOUR VISION,” with Producer/Educator, David Cole; “DISCOVERING AMERICA'S SONGBOOK,” with Disney Channel President, Jim Jimirro; and “IT'S ALL IN THE COSTUME” with Costume Designer, Maria Schicker. EIGHT Lifetime Achievement & Outstanding Career Achievement Honorees: Lifetime and Career Achievement Awards are presented to film and music artists who have achieved and made significant contributions to the film and music industry. The annual Black Tie Awards Gala each year honors professionals for their achievements. This year's event will be held at Pechanga Resort & Casino (45000 Pechanga Pkwy. in Temecula) on Saturday, September 17th, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. starting with a pre-gala reception, Gala Awards and Dinner. TVIFF will be presenting Lifetime Achievement Awards to Film Critic, Historian, Author and TV personality, Leonard Maltin (Entertainment Tonight, Hot Ticket). Grammy Award nominee, Composer, Steve Dorff, Director, John Badham (“Saturday Night Fever,” “Short Circuit,” “My So-Called Life,” “War Games”). An Outstanding Career Achievement Award goes to Producer, Lucas Foster (“Mr. & Mrs. Smith, ””Mask of Zorro,” “Walking Tall,” “Bad Boys,” “Dangerous Minds”) Actor, Rick Schroder (“The Champ,” “Little Lord Fauntelroy,” “Crimson Tide,” “Silver Spoons,” “NYPD Blue”), Actress, Natasha Henstridge (“Whole Nine Yards,” “Bounce,” “Second Skin,” “Species I, II & III”) and for the first-time, AFI -American Film Institute will be receiving the festival's inaugural Distinguished Institution Award for contributions to the industry. AFI Director/CEO, Jean Picker Firstenberg will be accepting the award. Actress, Mary Steenburgen (“Philadelphia,” “ What's Eating Gilbert Grape,” “ Parenthood,” “Back To The Future, Part Iii,” “ Nixon,” “ Life As A House” and “I Am Sam”) will accept her Lifetime Achievement Honors on Wednesday, September 14th, 2005 on Opening Night. A full roster of celebrity guests and presenters will also be joining the glamorous night: Actress, Donna Pescow (Saturday Night Fever,” “Angie”), Actor, Robert Forster (Oscar-nominated for “Jackie Brown”), BMI Songwriter, Bobby Tomberlin (Diamond Rio's “One More Day”), Director, Doug Liman (“Swingers,” “Bourne Identity”), Actress, Roma Maffia (“Nip/Tuck,” “Law & Order”), Actress, Ally Sheedy (The original Brat Pack - “St. Elmo's Fire,” “Breakfast Club,” “Short Circuit,””War Games.”). >> VIEW MORE INFO SEVEN O' Clock World Premiere - Destination Fame: DESTINATION: FAME * SIX Special Feature Presentations: FIVE Jury & Audience Choice Awards Film Categories: TVIFF's tradition of presenting excellence in film and music has featured emerging styles from North America and 20+ countries around the world -- and this year will be no different. The festival's Call For Entries this year was open to US and Foreign films in five categories: Full Length Features, Shorts, Documentaries, Animation and Student Films. Each year, the Film Jury selects the best in these five categories. Additionally, the audience gets a choice to be part of a live-interactive voting process for their choices in the above five categories. September 15-18, 2005 screenings will take place throughout the Movie Experience at Tower Plaza. Filmmakers attend their screenings and promote their films, and are available on-site for interviews and questions. FOUR “Best of the Fest” Screening Days: September 19-22nd, 2005 - TVIFF will feature four extended festival screening days of the best films of the 2005 festival. It's an additional chance to catch your favorites, one more time or check out a film you didn't get to see because you were in another screening. IndieFlix, the newest distribution marketplace for independent films, joins TVIFMF this year sponsoring cash prizes to the TVIFF Audience Choice Award winners for Best Feature Film ($1,000) Best Documentary ($500), Best Animation ($250), Best Short Film ($250) and Best Student Film ($250). THREE Media Entities “In The Act”: This year, media has gotten into the Hollywood act - with affiliations from radio, television and Internet/print media participants trying their hand at Indie Filmmaking. THE MEDIA CONNECTION: CLEARCHANNEL RADIO 101 KGB SAN DIEGO'S CLASSIC ROCK Morning Show, “Dave, Shelly & Chainsaw” THE FILM: THE J-K CONSPIRACY USA, 2004, Video, 89 minutes, Temecula Premiere MEDIA CONNECTION: FILM THREAT.COM & Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide, EDITOR, CHRIS GORE THE FILM: MY BIG FAT INDEPENDENT MOVIE USA 2005, Video THE MEDIA CONNECTION: ROB CORDDREY, Correspondent for THE JON STEWART DAILY SHOW THE FILM: BLACKBALLED: THE BOBBY DUKES STORY USA, 2003, Video, 91 minutes TWO-DAY MUSIC FEST Indie Music Artists from two major music markets coasts - Los Angeles and New York. Two local Rock bands from Murrieta. Two separate Pop artists from different parts of Canada. There are even two Brandons. Two is a magic number as this year's 11th annual Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival (TVIFF) at the Movie Experience 10 at Tower Plaza as it officially expands its Music Fest to TWO FULL DAYS, Friday, September 16th, 2005 from 7-11 p.m. and Saturday, September 17th, 2005 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. This year's Music Critique Panelists include an impressive roster of music industry professionals. Heading that list is this year's TVIFF Lifetime Achievement Honoree and three-time Grammy nominee, Composer, Steve Dorff, Art Ford, President, June St. Entertainment and former BMG Music Publishing film and television music marketing VP, Review Editor, A&R Reporter and Feature Writer of Music Connection Magazine, Bernard Baur, Co-Founder and Director of the Los Angeles Songwriters Showcase, Author, Journalist, Interviewer and Educator, John Braheny, Tim Sweeney, President of his own successful management company international best selling author, Tim Sweeney's Guide to Releasing Independent Records and Bruce Singer, Owner/Publisher and Editor of Entertainment Roundup. FOR MORE INFO. GO TO: http://www.tviff.com/2005/music.htm ONE - Heck Of An Opening Night: This year's festival features: an Opening Night film screening of Director, Producer, Writer Randall Miller's “Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing and Charm School” where Miller and star of the film Actress, Mary Steenburgen will be present. Steenburgen will be receiving the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for Performance. An All-Star Mini Parade, A Movie Premiere, A Music Performance and a Post Screening Party will usher in the 2005 event on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at 5 p.m. Movie Experience, Tower Plaza. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE OPENING NIGHT FILM GO TO: http://www.tviff.com/2005/4-11PRESS%20KIT.pdf Other happenings: SPONSORS: August 28, 2005 Temecula, CA --- When a television commercial actor makes the transition to a film debut, that’s an accomplishment. But when that film debut happens at the age of nine, which wins him a Golden Globe Award opposite Jon Voight and Faye Dunaway in the Oscar nominated film, “The Champ,” that’s a sign of excellence. Actor, Rick Schroder has done it again – this time, after three decades of acting success, he’s transitioned into Actor-Writer-Producer-Director with his first independent feature, “Black Cloud.” He will introduce the film and do a Q&A live-in person where it will be screened at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 17th, 2005 at the Movie Experience 10 at Tower Plaza (E. I-15 @Ynez Road & Rancho California Rd. ) just hours before the 11th annual Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival (TVIFF) officially presents him with the Outstanding Career Achievement Award for Performance at the annual Black Tie Gala Awards, held at Pechanga Resort & Casino (45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula). Recently co-starring in the TV series “NYPD Blue,” the once pop-icon pre-teen star of the TV series, “Silver Spoons,” has more than forty roles to his credit, with awards and nominations in each category of TV and film. Schroder is now cultivating a career as feature filmmaker. His film “Black Cloud” (www.blackcloudthemovie.com) has received rave reviews for this story inspired by a young Native American boxer with big dreams. Schroder wrote, directed, produced and acted in the film, and is now independently distributing it. In the spring of 2006, he plans to direct his next film, “The Principle Wife.” Schroder is no stranger to music. He has also won the 2004 Country Music Association (CMA) Best Music Video Award, the 2005 Country Music Television (CMT) Director of the Year Award and the 2005 Academy of Country Music Video Of The Year Award for his direction of “Whiskey Lullaby,” sung by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss. Currently Rick is starring as Dr. Dylan West on Lifetime’s “Strong Medicine.” The annual Black Tie Awards Gala will also be presenting Lifetime Achievement Awards to Film Critic, Historian, Author and TV personality, Leonard Maltin. (Entertainment Tonight, Hot Ticket), Grammy Award nominee, Composer, Steve Dorff, Director, John Badham (“Saturday Night Fever,” “Short Circuit,” “My So-Called Life,” “War Games”). An Outstanding Career Achievement Award goes to Producer, Lucas Foster (“Mr. & Mrs. Smith, ””Mask of Zorro,” “Walking Tall,” “Bad Boys,” “Dangerous Minds”) and for the first-time, AFI –American Film Institute will be receiving the festival’s inaugural Distinguished Institution Award for contributions to the industry. AFI Director/CEO, Jean Picker Firstenberg will be accepting the award. This year’s festival also features: an Opening Night film screening of Director, Producer, Writer Randall Miller’s “Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing and Charm School” where Miller and star of the film Actress, Mary Steenburgen will be present. Steenburgen will be receiving the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for Performance. Film showcases include presentations from The American Film Institute (AFI), Independent Feature Project (IFP), Toronto Int’l Film Festival Group, and sister festival, Rome Independent Film Festival (RIFF); showcases from Brazil, and a Young Filmmakers Showcase from Idyllwild Arts Academy and California Conservatory of the Arts, to add to the existing student film entries from USC, UCLA, San Francisco State University and Columbia. DisneyToons Studio will be presenting sequels never before-seen-on-the-big-screen: Lilo and Stitch 2: Stitch has a Glitch; Lion King 1 ½; Tnt>hree Musketeers and Pooh’s Heffalump Adventure. Highlights also include an expanded two-day Music Fest featuring thirteen finalists from U.S. and Canada, industry panels and workshops featuring: "Conversations with Actor, Dorian Harewood: From Broadway to Blackjack',” “How To Get A Movie Produced,” “Role of A Music Supervisor,” Discovering America’s Songbook, With Jim Jimirro, “Women Cinematographers,” and much more. The 11th Annual Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival runs Sept. 14-Sept. 22, 2005 at the Movie Experience Theaters at Tower Plaza Center is presented by Cinema Entertainment Alliance, a nonprofit arts and education organization dedicated to celebrating world cinema and music. Tickets will be available to the general public Aug. 30, 2005. For more event details, log on to www.tviff.com or call (951) 699-5514. For media inquiries, contact Stacey Kumagai at (818) 506-8675 or mediamonster@yahoo.com or Shari Crall at (951) 323-6509 or scrall@adelphia.net ### Calling All Voulnteers: The 11th Annual Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival Invites you to be Part of the Festival Team! TEMECULA, CA --- Get a foot in the door to 'break a leg.' The 11th annual Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival, slated for September 14-22nd, 2005 is opening its doors to volunteers to be part of the unique experience of working behind the scenes with the film and music industry by becoming a volunteer, NOW! With the overwhelming growth of prestigious alliances coming on board from the entertainment industry, to the numerous film and music entries received from all over the world; to the endless new participants from celebrities to sponsors, and expanding the festival to nine days - the festival is looking for volunteers to share in the exciting momentum and to be a part of this year's 11th annual event. The festival currently has positions open for a Projectionist, Presenters, Pre-Festival Office Assistance, Awards Gala, Box Office and Theatre Assistance and other positions. " Volunteering is one of the greatest experiences you can ever have at the festival. It's the ultimate breeding ground of opportunity for all those interested in the arts, education, entertainment, film, music and event production fields" states Jo Moulton, Festival Director. "Whether you're here just to have some fun this summer or if you really want to explore career opportunities - it's all here, including the work experience and the networking with successful professionals, executives and Hollywood icons." Moulton explains. From winning a Fender guitar, to winning a trip to Ireland from a filmmaker's screening; to driving music icon Isaac Hayes home from the festival - the volunteers of year's past have been privy to numerous once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, in addition to receiving free movie screening tickets and a chance to party with the stars. To volunteer, call Jennifer Byron at 951-699-5514. The festival's social calendar starts with Opening Night Festivities honoring Actress Mary Steenburgen, followed by daily & nightly filmmaker/musician receptions, industry workshops including Actor, Dorian Harewood with "Broadway to Blackjack" , DisneyToon Studios Showcase, a Lifetime and Career Achievement Awards Black Tie Gala, honoring American Film Institute(AFI), Film Critic/Historian/Author, Leonard Maltin and "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" Producer, Lucas Foster, Emmy-nominated Composer, Steve Dorff and many others; a Sunday morning Hot Air Balloon Ride, a Closing Night Wrap party and Best of Fest special screening presentations and much more. The 11th Annual Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival runs Sept. 14-Sept. 22, 2005 at the Movie Experience Theaters at Tower Plaza Center (25735 Ynez Road) and is presented by Cinema Entertainment Alliance, a nonprofit arts and education organization dedicated to celebrating world cinema and music. Tickets will be available to the general public Aug. 30, 2005. For info. go to twww.tviff.com or call (951) 699-5514. For media inquiries, contact Stacey Kumagai at (818) 506-8675 or mediamonster@yahoo.com or Shari Crall at (951) 323-6509 or scrall@adelphia.net ### July
28, 2005 TEMECULA, CA --- It’s been a huge stretch for the long haul and in the past couple of years, an explosion of growth beyond measure. While filmmakers and musicians from all over the world have begun to recognize all Temecula has to offer, awareness and recognition of the festival’s impact to the economic and cultural landscape of the City of Temecula has also grown. Slated for September 14-22nd, 2005 celebrating a four day expansion from years past at The Movie Experience at Tower Plaza (25735 Ynez Road), this new nine-day event has received increased sponsorship support and commitment to the event, to date, by the City of Temecula, Pechanga Resort & Casino, Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac, The Rancon Group, The Outdoor Channel, Guidant Corporation, Blockbuster Video and Callaway Coastal. “The festival is proud and appreciative of the confidence the City and the business community has given the event. The diverse, original film and music fare we have programmed over the years, the star power we have brought, the prestigious alliances we have forged, not to mention the upscale, cultural, educational and glamour entertainment event image we have developed, indeed make this festival an excellent branding and effective marketing vehicle that drive tourism to the city,” states Festival Director, Jo Moulton. “The City of Temecula wholly supports the Temecula Valley International Film Festival as their efforts over the last decade to introduce such cultural arts into our community has truly made us a more well-rounded City. TVIFF’s accomplishments to this point have been nothing short of phenomenal and the City warmly welcomes filmmakers and musicians from across America and around the globe. I cannot wait to experience another enjoyable year”, commented Temecula Mayor, Jeff Comerchero. The festival, which started from a mere 600 attendees from Day One – and grew well past 10,000 attendees last year in conjunction with it’s 10th anniversary celebration, has been fortunate to have many other steadfast sponsors aside from the city, within the community who have been with TVIFF from its grassroots humble beginnings, including both The Rancon Group and Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac “I have been involved as a sponsor of the festival for the past eleven years, simply because I have a love and passion for the arts. I’m President of the Theatre Foundation, a fundraising organization to build a community theatre in Old Town Temecula and my wife is President of two theatre groups, the Fine Arts Network and Children’s Applause Theatre – so we’re both quite actively involved in the arts in Temecula. What Jo Moulton has been doing out here creating a quality film festival is just staggering. It’s great for the community. It’s great for the arts and it’s a lot of fun being involved with it,” explains Dan Stephenson, Chariman/CEO of The Rancon Group. “We've considered it a privilege to have the opportunity to have been involved with the Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival as they have endeavored to enhance the cultural arts in the valley. The festival's growth is indicative of the efforts of the organization, the enthusiasm of its leadership and the support and receptiveness of the community,” states Terry Gilmore, Owner-Operator, Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac. No stranger to the festival, is Pechanga Resort & Casino. But this time their participation is major. They are this year’s Black Tie Awards Gala Night Presenting Sponsor on Saturday, September 17th, 2005, which includes Lifetime Achievement and Outstanding Career Achievement Awards. In years past honorees have included such legendary talent as the late Ray Charles, Karl Malden, Robert Wise, Carl Reiner, Etta James, Shirley Jones and honorees such as John Spencer, Michael York and last year, Louis Gossett, Jr. and Lou Rawls. This year’s Gala Night has already been proud to announce The American Film Institute (AFI) as its inaugural Distinguished Institution Award. AFI will be honored for its significant role and remarkable contributions to the preservation and advancement of the art of American Film and Television. AFI Director/CEO, Jean Firstenberg will be accepting. Leonard Maltin is the first individual announced as TVIFF’s Outstanding Career Achievement Honoree for his significant contributions to film as historian, critic and author. Actor, Actress, Producer, Director and Music Artists award recipients will be announced later. “Pechanga is really proud to be a presenting sponsor of the festival. While we started with tents and trailers to a grand resort hotel, the festival has grown every year with more visitors, film and music submissions, film and music industry participation. We’ve both grown in tandem with the City of Temecula itself over the years, from 5,000 to now over 100,000 people – what a great thing to celebrate together!” exclaims Ciara Coyle, Public Relations Manager, Pechanga Resort & Casino. The festival’s social calendar starts with Opening Night Festivities, followed by daily & nightly filmmaker/musician receptions, industry workshops, a Lifetime and Career Achievement Awards Black Tie Gala, a Sunday morning Hot Air Balloon Ride, a Closing Night Wrap party and Best of Fest special screening presentations and much more. The 11th Annual Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival runs Sept. 14-Sept. 22, 2005 at the Movie Experience Theaters at Tower Plaza Center and is presented by Cinema Entertainment Alliance, a nonprofit arts and education organization dedicated to celebrating world cinema and music. Tickets will be available to the general public Aug. 30, 2005. For more event details, log on to www.tviff.com or call (951) 699-5514. For media inquiries, contact Stacey Kumagai at (818) 506-8675 or mediamonster@yahoo.com or Shari Crall at (951) 323-6509 or scrall@adelphia.net ###
### July 26, 2005 TEMECULA, CA --- It’s not often, you’ll find an
independent film festival launching with a red carpet/ballroom affair.
But this year, The Steenburgen, is among an impressive Hollywood slate of
actors in the film including, Robert Carlyle, Oscar-winner, Marisa Tomei,
John Goodman, Danny DeVito, Sean Astin, Donnie Wahlberg, David Paymer,
Camryn Manheim, Adam Arkin, Sonia Braga, Elden Henson, Steenburgen, aside from having an Oscar on her mantle for her role in MELVIN AND HOWARD, and was most recently seen in the Emmy nominated JOAN OF ARCADIA TV series, has had a colorful career in numerous diverse roles. From IT MUST BE LOVE co-starring her husband, Ted Danson to roles in feature films, PHILADELPHIA, WHAT’S EATING GILBERT GRAPE, PARENTHOOD, BACK TO THE FUTURE, PART III, NIXON, LIFE AS A HOUSE and I AM SAM, Steenburgen often surprises audiences and fans with the unexpected, such as roles in ELF with Will Ferrell. Opening night is just as big as the closing finale’ – as it begins the festivities, setting the tone for the entire week event, with a star-filled red-carpet entrance at 5:00 p.m. With filmmakers music artists, special dignitaries, festival participants and celebrities leading the way the opening night film screening, the evening is capped with an 8:30 p.m. post-screening party to get the rest of the festival activities underway. TVIFF's tradition remains a constant - presenting excellence in film and music has featured emerging styles from North America and 20+ countries around the world. The Opening Night Festivities jumpstarts a nine-day event, followed by daily and nightly film screenings and filmmaker/musician receptions, industry workshops, a Lifetime and Career Achievement Awards Black Tie Gala, a Sunday morning Hot Air Balloon Ride, a Closing Night Wrap party and Best of Fest special screening presentations and much more. ###
April 26, 2005 TEMECULA, CA --- From its first humble year with an attendance of 600 people - to last year's attendance of over 10,000, The Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival (TVIFF) has been growing every year bringing filmmakers and musicians from all over the world to recognize all Temecula has to offer. But this year's 11th annual event offers the residents of the city of Temecula and its neighboring communities the treat of a much bigger film and music event this September, as the TVIFF in cooperation with Sanborn Theaters Inc, owners of the Movie Experience and Newmark Merrill Co., landlord of the Tower Plaza Center, worked feverishly to come to an agreement for the Movie Experience (25735 Ynez Road), to close their theaters to regular programming and make way for the festival to extend its regular 5-day schedule to a 9-day run, September 14-22, 2005. In announcing the change, TVIFF Director, Jo Moulton states, the amazingly high volume of entries spurred the talks with Sanborn and Newmark Merrill. They're all coming in at a fast clip and deadline is not until July 30th! With the added screens, we'll be able to accommodate more films, more music artists, workshops. All these translate to more filmmaker/musician participants and definitely more visitors to Temecula; the extra days, we'll put to good use with Best of the Fest showcases. "As a result of the increase in entries for the TVIFF, we are pleased to reach an agreement with Newmark Merrill which allows us to provide the entire theater complex for the festival's use during their event," states Gary Richardson, General Manager of Sanborn Theaters Inc. It's a great festival. We welcome the international crowd this world class event draws to our center. We are proud to be the festival's official home. adds Ryan Williams, Promotions Director for Newmark Merrill Co. TVIFF's tradition of presenting excellence in film and music has featured emerging styles from North America and 20+ countries around the world -- and this year will be no different. The festival is open to US and Foreign films in five categories: Full Length Features, Shorts, Documentaries, Animation and Student Films. To be eligible, a film entry must have been completed in 2003, 2004 or 2005. All film entries must be submitted on 1/2" VHS NTSC Videocassette or DVD to be considered for selection. The music competition component of TVIFF is designed to showcase the music vision and artistic wizardry of talented individuals and groups from across America and the world. Entries for all genres of music, from rock, jazz and pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Latin, Country, Folk, and World are now being accepted. (No Lip synching allowed). Entry deadline for both film and music entries is July 30th, 2005. Applications can be downloaded by logging on to www.tviff.com or can be submitted on line through Without A Box (www.withoutabox.com) for films and Sonicbids (www.sonicbids.com) for music. The festival's social calendar starts with Opening Night Festivities, followed by daily & nightly filmmaker/musician receptions, industry workshops, a Lifetime and Career Achievement Awards Black Tie Gala, a Sunday morning Hot Air Balloon Ride, a Closing Night Wrap party and Best of Fest special screening presentations and much more. The 11th Annual Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival runs Sept. 14-Sept. 22, 2005 at the Movie Experience Theaters at Tower Plaza Center. Tickets will be available to the general public Aug. 30, 2005. For more event details, log on to www.tviff.com or call (951) 699-5514. For media inquiries, contact Stacey Kumagai at (818) 506-8675 or mediamonster@yahoo.com or Shari Crall at (951) 676-9136 or scrall@adelphia.net The 11th Annual Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival (Sept. 14-22, 2005) is presented by Cinema Entertainment Alliance, a nonprofit arts and education organization dedicated to celebrating world cinema and music.
May 31, 2005
TEMECULA, CA --- Want to give Roger Ebert a run for his money and be a
film critic? Come have a hand in the Official Film Selection Process for
the Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival, scheduled
this year with four extra days, for September 14-22. Community Sneak
Previews are Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14 and
July 21, at Miramonte Winery, 33410 Rancho California Road in Temecula. If you enjoy independent film in all its formats, or if you have never experienced it before, this is the perfect match in an intimate setting with the reels as they come in. Your opinion really does matter as you give a thumbs up or thumbs down for acceptance into the festival and a shot at the prize money. Please RSVP to tviff@earthlink.net.
July 5, 2005 MUSIC FINALISTS & PANELISTS ANNOUNCED: NOTEWORTHY PARTICIPANTS HIT WIDE RANGE OF GEOGRAPHIC POINTS, EXPERIENCE AND GENRES AT THE 11TH ANNUAL TEMECULA VALLEY INT'L FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL Temecula, CA --- Indie Music Artists from two major music markets coasts - Los Angeles and New York. Two local Rock bands from Murrieta. Two separate Pop artists from different parts of Canada. There are even two Brandons. Two is a magic number as this year's 11th annual Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival (TVIFF) slated for September 14-22,2005 at the Movie Experience 10 at Tower Plaza (E. I-15 @Ynez Road & Rancho California Rd. ) officially expands its Music Fest to TWO FULL DAYS, Friday, September 16th, 2005 from 7-11 p.m. and Saturday, September 17th, 2005 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Music finalists will be put on a Compilation CD produced by Heyday Records www.heyday.com touted by Rolling Stone Magazine as "One of the ten most adventurous small labels in the world". President of Heyday, Robert Rankin Walker, former singer/guitarist for San Francisco bay area popsters "Caffeine", says he runs the label from the artists point of view. He doesn't believe in exclusive contracts and says the bands should have say in all areas from the artwork to promotion. This year's Music Critique Panelists include an impressive roster of music industry professionals. Heading that list is this year's TVIFF Lifetime Achievement Honoree and three-time Grammy nominee, Composer, Steve Dorff who has been honored with more than forty BMI and eleven Billboard #1 awards, in addition to winning the NSAI Songwriter of the Year Award. His roster of #1 songs for major motion pictures, television and theatre, includes Kenny Rogers' classic “Through The Years” and Anne Murray's Billboard #1 “I Just Fall In Love Again.” His numerous hits have been sung by Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, George Strait, Vanessa Williams and countless others, with TV/Cable credits including TIN CUP, MICHAEL, THE QUICK AND THE DEAD, BRONCO BILLY AND ROCKY IV. He is an Emmy Nominee for five television compositions, his credits are exemplary and include such stalwarts as "Murphy Brown" and "Murder She Wrote". You'll also find his name on evergreens like "Growing Pains", 'Alien Nation", "Spenser for Hire", "Major Dad", "Columbo", and last year's break-out hit "Reba." “Steve Dorff is a fantastic addition to our panel this year - not only because he's receiving his TVIFF Lifetime Achievement Award, but he adds such value to the panel. It's significant - I have been telling these musicians about what the MusicFest affords them, the real key is exposure and opportunities for possible film, television or commercial work,” states Jo Moulton, Festival Director. Joining Dorff on the panel is Art Ford whose eight-year BMG Music Publishing film and television music marketing career as Vice President of his division drove him to take his pioneering efforts of creating the first music showcase for Sundance Film Festival, which was a VH-1 televised special to being brought in as the Music Supervisor for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, UT. In addition to executing an industry first with BMG becoming the first exclusive sponsor of the Clio Awards to heading up his own company in January 2001, June St. Entertainment to license music in AUSTIN POWERS, COLLATERAL, BARBERSHOP 2, CHARLIE'S ANGELS, THE BOURNE IDENTITY and TV'S DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, THE OSBOURNES, THE SHIELD and many others. NOTEWORTHY PARTICIPANTS ADD 1-1-1 NOTEWORTHY PARTICIPANTS ADD 2-2-2 This year's festival also features: an Opening Night film screening of Director, Producer, Writer Randall Miller's "Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing and Charm School" where Miller and star of the film Actress, Mary Steenburgen will be present. Steenburgen will be receiving the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for Performance. Film showcases include presentations from The American Film Institute (AFI), Independent Feature Project (IFP), Toronto Int'l Film Festival Group, and sister festival, Rome Independent Film Festival (RIFF); showcases from Brazil, and a Young Filmmakers Showcase from Idyllwild Arts Academy and California Conservatory of the Arts, to add to the existing student film entries from USC, UCLA, San Francisco State University and Columbia. To further play up that TWO is a magic number, DisneyToons Studio will be presenting sequels never before-seen-on-the-big-screen: Lilo and Stitch 2: Stitch has a Glitch; Lion King 1 _; Three Musketeers and Pooh's Heffalump Adventure. Highlights also include industry panels and workshops featuring: "Conversations with Actor, Dorian Harewood: From Broadway to Blackjack'," "How To Get A Movie Produced," "Role of A Music Supervisor," Discovering America's Songbook, With Jim Jimirro, "Women Cinematographers," and much more. The annual Black Tie Awards Gala honors for Lifetime Achievement Awards go to Film Critic, Historian, Author and TV personality, Leonard Maltin. (Entertainment Tonight, Hot Ticket), Grammy Award nominee, Composer, Steve Dorff, Director, John Badham ("Saturday Night Fever," "Short Circuit," "My So-Called Life," "War Games"). Outstanding Career Achievement Awards go to Actor, Rick Schroder ("The Champ," "Little Lord Fauntelroy," "Crimson Tide," "Silver Spoons," "NYPD Blue"), Producer, Lucas Foster ("Mr. & Mrs. Smith, ""Mask of Zorro," "Walking Tall," "Bad Boys," "Dangerous Minds") and for the first-time, AFI -American Film Institute will be receiving the festival's inaugural Distinguished Institution Award for contributions to the industry. AFI Director/CEO, Jean Picker Firstenberg will be accepting the award. ### |
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