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IFFF Special Events 2009
Make a Film Make a Friend!
World Peace through Filmmaking
Welcome to the International Family Film Festival's Special Events. The IFFF is celebrating its 14th season, and third year at Raleigh Studios located in the Hollywood , CA , the entertainment capital of the world. This year's festival is chock full of exciting events for families, filmmakers, producers, distributors and film lovers alike! Please select from General Admission, an All-Day Pass or an All- Festival Pass. There is something for everybody!
Thursday, February 26 |
7:00pm
9:00pm |
Opening Films
"Cop Dog"
"Super Capers"
"The Dark Horse"
Opening Night Reception |
$15 |
Friday, February 27 |
11:00am-1:00am |
Studio Location Tour |
$10 |
Friday, February 27 |
1:00-3:00pm |
Animation Panel
Featured Guest Phil Roman |
$15 |
Saturday, February 28 |
11:00am |
Screenwriters on Family Films
Sponsored by Final Draft |
$15 |
Saturday, February 28 |
2:00pm |
Producers Panel on Family Films |
$15 |
Saturday, February 28 |
4:00pm
6:30 p.m.
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Screenwriters Showcase
Screenwriters Reception |
$15 |
Sunday, March 1 |
9:00-11:00am |
Networking Brunch |
$10 |
Sunday, March 1 |
10:00-11:30am |
Distributors Panel on Family Films |
$15 |
Sunday, March 1 |
11:30am |
Professional Studio Tour |
$10 |
Sunday, March 1 |
6:30pm |
Awards Ceremony |
$75 |
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8:30pm |
Dinner |
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OPENING NIGHT HOOP-LA!
| The Premiere Thursday, February 26 at 7:00pm Film and Reception ; $15 |
"COP DOG" starring Billy Unger, Stephanie Michels, Cassi Thomson, Corin Nemec, Alexander Chaplin. Director John Murlowski, Producers John Murlowski, Tom Shell, dog Productions, Maple Island Films
"SUPER CAPERS" starring Justin Whalin, Micael Rooker, June Lockhart, Adam West Producer/Screenwriter/Director: Ray Griggs Producer: Ruben Lim
"THE DARK HORSE" starring Carol Roscoe, Hynes Brooke, Kathryn Mesney, Sean Griffin
Producer/Screenwriter/Director: Cornelia Moore Producer: Larry Estes
Filmmakers Reception right after the films will be held in the Cantina at the Raleigh Studios |
FAMILY FILMTASTICK!
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Student Short Films
Saturday, February 28 starting at 9:30pm in the Chaplin Theatre. |
These are short films made by students in Film Schools in the US and internationally. This year there are over 27 Film Schools being represented in the competition. |
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| Shorties |
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Enjoy over twenty spectacular short films covering a wide variety of topics from three different continents. After the screenings, find out “whaz-up” with the filmmakers, where, when and how their films got made! |
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| Feature Phe-nom |
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Choose from twenty seven feature films that represent the family film genre from around the globe. After the screenings, meet the filmmakers that are changing our planet, one film at a time. Participate in thought provoking discussion with these movers-and-shakers of the family film industry. |
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| IFFF Screenwriters Showcase & Awards 4:00pm Charlie Chaplin Theatre |
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In the last round of the Screenplay Competition, professional actors will present scenes chosen by the screenwriters themselves. Each of the finalists will be introduced to the public and have an opportunity to take questions from the audience. In the past festivals, producers have optioned five films from this single event! |
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| IFFF Networking and Screenwriter’s Reception |
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Saturday, February 28 6:30pm in the Cantina
This not-to-be-missed reception is an excellent opportunity to not only congratulate the screenplay finalists and IFFF Screenplay winner, but a chance for you to network with agents, managers, distributors, producers, directors and actors in an intimate professional setting. Don’t forget your business cards!
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PANEL DISCUSSIONS
| Animators Panel |
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Friday, February 27th at 1:00-3:00pm
Moderator: Chris Shoemaker
Phil Roman, animator, director and producer will be discussing how he got into the business, and how he stays in the business, and be successful.
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| 'Gorilla' Producers Panel |
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Saturday, February 28 from 2:00-3:30pm
Moderator: Dolores Martin
Panelists:
Jere-Rae Mansfield, Monterey Media
Evelyn Seubert, Independent Producer
Rich Samuels, Emmy-Award Documentarian
Jennifer Farmer, Independent Producer
Some topics include: the challenges and rewards of creating films suitable for all ages; special considerations films appealing to families must face in today’s market; and tactics used to attract box office talent to act family films.
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Screenwriting Family Films |
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Saturday, February 28 11:00-12:30pm
FINAL DRAFT
Moderator: Alexandra Overton
Panelists:
Deborah Hofstedt, Animation Screenwriter, Producer
Marta Mobley, New Media Foundation
Ashley Beyer, Independent Screenwriter
Bryan Michael Stoller, Screenwriter, Producer, Books
Topics include: the process and challenges of writing family films; getting scripts made and sold in today’s market place; and the growing appeal of writing in the family film genre. |
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| Distributing Family Films |
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Sunday, March 1st, 10:00am-11:30am
By Any Means Necessary: Distributing the Family Film
Moderator Suzanne Shoemaker
Federico Vargas, CCI Releasing
Bill Gottlieb, Gorilla Pictures
Elisa Brough, Candlelight Media
The topics will range from how to raise money to make family films to getting family films into the market place. Vision, planning, execution and innovative marketing ideas are the keys to success in the family film genre and this panel has it all! |
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| Location Tour of Film Industry Studios |
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Friday, February 27, 11:30am-1:00pm.
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UNDER THE TENT
| Daily Deals |
Go to Website Store to Purchase the tickets. |
Pick-Up or Purchase your Festival Tickets, Network, meet vendors, buy IFFF merchandise, meet the filmmakers and screenwriters. |
THAT’S ALL FOLKS!
| IFFF Awards Ceremony Charlie Chaplin Theatre March 1, 2009 6:30pm |
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Roll out the Red Carpet! The IFFF Executive Director Chris Shoemaker will be the Master of Ceremonies. This ceremony is IFFF’s culminating event. Awards for Best Feature Film, Short Film and Student Short Film will be bestowed, as well as special industry recognition awards. They are: The 14th Annual “Friz Award” for Lifetime Achievement in Animation, the “IFFF Spirit Award”, the “IFFF Directors Gold Award” and the “Top Applause Award”. No doubt the “stars” will be out tonight! |
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| IFFF Awards Banquet Cantina |
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Eat, drink and be merry! Celebrate the award winners, filmmakers, screenwriters, crew, festival participants and all those who made this year’s International Family Film Festival a Success! Thank you for your love and support of the IFFF. You’ve got a friend! |
| Awards Ceremony & Dinner |
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THE SKINNY
IFFF MEMEBERSHIP – Allows you 20% off all festival events & merchandise - $35.00
Go to Website Store to Purchase the tickets.
All-FESTIVAL PASS – Includes Awards Ceremony & Dinner, Opening Night Reception, Panels, & Screenings, $250.00
ALL-DAY PASS – $40.00 (films only)
GENERAL ADMISSION - $10 per film slot; IFFF Members $8.00
OPENING NIGHT FILM AND RECEPTION - $15
TICKETING – Please be aware that seats are limited for all film and panel discussions. The filmmakers will receive 4 free passes for their screenings to be used at their discretion.
PANELS - $15 per person, IFFF Member $12.00
IFFF WEBSITE – Go to Website Store to Purchase the tickets.
HEADS-UP – Please advise all cast & crew, friends and family members must reserve their seats in advance. All tickets will be available at Will Call in the IFFF Reception Tent at the Raleigh Studios. Tickets will not be mailed.
PARKING – All participants will need to use the Van Ness Avenue parking garage, $5 per car.
ON THE LOT – There will be signs posted on the lot for directions to the theatre complex. Remember that this is a very active studio production lot with many sound stages; please be respectful of their production people, time & space.
HOTEL – Mention IFFF and receive a discount at the the Hollywood Holiday Express located on Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90068. For reservations call 800-972-2576 or 323-876-8600. For reservations call 323-850-8151. Ask for Cory Bouble and use the code: IFFF OR
Sheraton Universal Hotel, Universal City . Call 818-980-1212 And ask for Richard Reeves Or email: Richard Reeves at rreeves@sheratonuniversal.com
INQUIRIES – For more information on purchasing festival tickets to screenings, special events and seminars visit the IFFF Store or contact:
Patte Dee McKee
(661) 257-3131
info@iffilmfest.org
For Sponsorship Opportunities contact:
Suzanne Shoemaker
(818) 332-7951 ext. 703
sshoemaker@iffilmfest.org
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