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September 14 - 18, 2011, marks the Festival's 17th anniversary, showcasing a remarkable diversity of local, national and international films and personalities to the delight of enthusiastic audiences.
The Film Program
Since 1995, the festival has screened over 1,500 films from over 20 countries. The 2011 line up of films, featuring over 150 film programs from around the world, will be held at the state of the art UltraStar Cinemas 10-plex at the Tower Plaza in beautiful Temecula, Southern California.
Categories showcased are U.S. and International full-length features, short films, student films, documentaries and animation.
The MusicFest Showcase
The main goal is to provide a forum by which new, unsigned musical talents are showcased before an international audience of music industry professionals and music loving fans.
From Folk to Pop, from Rock to Jazz, from Polka to Country to Rhythm & Blues and all points in between, we aim to reach new levels and discover new musical artists from all genres.
For 2011, no less than 15 bands and/or vocal performers will be selected from this year's entries. They will be billed as the Festival's TOP TEN MUSIC ARTISTS for 2011, who will be featured at the 2-day MusicFest, before an audience of film/music industry professionals and the general film/music loving fans.
Workshops/Dialogue Series
Education has always been an important part of the TVIFF. In addition to our usual slate of Writing, Directing, Finance and Distribution workshops, we will program inspiring and entertaining "Coffee  and Conversation/Dialogue Series" with film and music industry personalities.
Special Events
The 5-day event's social calendar starts with spectacular Opening Night Festivities, then on to various filmmaker/musician receptions, and a Closing Night Black Tie Gala & Awards ceremony.
Awards
Jury and Audience Awards for Film & Music Competition
College Scholarship Awards
Lifetime Achievement Awards for Film and Music
Ticket Information
General Admission tickets and special festival ticket packages may be purchased here. |
