IFFF Special Events 2008
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 13th season, and second 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!
AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY
“CITIZEN TANOUYE”
COMES TO AMERICAN PUBLIC TELEVISION
The story of Medal of Honor recipient Tech/Sgt Ted T. Tanouye, as told through the research of eight Torrance, California high school students, “Citizen Tanouye,” will get national exposure with its broadcast on American Public Television stations. This award winning film, presented by WGBH Boston, has garnered “IFFF Best Documentary” and “Audience Choice” awards during its film festival run, and is also the recipient of the Telly statuette and Accolade Award. Craig Yahata and Robert Horsting, who share Producer and Director title, are very honored by this opportunity to share this chronicle of discovery and sacrifice with a coast-to-coast audience.
For the students seeking out the facts of Tanouye’s life, history comes off the page as they uncover articles from sources long forgotten and meet veterans, friends and family, each adding a piece to the puzzle of this story. Those already familiar with the exploits of the 442nd RCT or the domestic history of W.W.II era America may enjoy the rediscovery of viewing this period through the youthful eyes of these energetic researchers
“Citizen Tanouye” will be broadcast in May as part of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month observance. Please contact your local public television station for broadcast date and time.
Robert Horsting
Craig Yahata
Co-Director/Producer
CITIZEN TANOUYE
www.citizentanouye.com
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IFFF 2008 Top Applause Award Winner
Caroline Zelder, Director
Frank Antonelli, Producer
OPENING DATE APRIL 25, 2008
A Plumm Summer
QUOTES:
Daily Variety – “A Plumm Summer deliciously blends action, comedy and a touch of sweetness.”
Dove Foundation - “An exciting who-done-it for the family!”
Los Angeles Family Magazine – “When it comes to family entertainment, this one has benefits that will last throughout the summer and beyond.”
Los Angeles Family Magazine – “A Plumm Summer gives family audiences a chance to see what a couple of regular kids can do when they believe.”
MomCentral.com – “…one of those rare family movies that truly lives up to its genre.”
Catholic News Service – (can not post this quote until Friday April 25th)
“Director Caroline Zelder’s nostalgic first feature gleams with innocence and affection, and takes full advantage of its magnificent setting.”
IFFF Festival Founder/Director, Chris Shoemaker
"Summertime, springtime, wintertime, anytime, Plumm Summer is a true
plum of a family film!"
Caroline Zelder, Director
Fairplay Pictures
420 South Maple Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310-385-9195
www.fairplaypictures.com
www.aplummsummer.com
OPENING NIGHT HOOP-LA!
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IFFF kicks off the “Oscar Season” with the world premiere of ‘Alice, Upside Down’, by Director, Producer, Writer Sandy Tung, New Dog, Inc Productions.
February 28, 8:00pm, Charlie Chaplin Theatre Autographs at 7:00pm with the actors!!
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| The Party Lucy's El Adobe Cafe |
After enjoying an uplifting and enriching evening watching IFFF’S Opening Night Film, be sure to rub elbows with IFFF’s elite! Network with producers, actors, directors, writers and VIP guests at the famous Lucy’s El Adobe Café just a short walk from Raleigh Studios. Feast on delicious family-style Mexican cuisine. Definitely a must-do! |
| Dinner and a Movie |
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Double your fun! Get tickets for the IFFF World Premiere & Opening Night Reception. |
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FAMILY FILMTASTICK!
| Films Made For Young People By Young People |
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Each Year IFFF works with the Los Angeles Unified School District busing in children from local schools to the festival for special screenings of student short films. After each screening, the emerging filmmakers themselves lead a lively Q&A session answering questions from their peers about their work. |
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| Shorties |
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Enjoy twenty one 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! For the Screening Schedule |
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| Feature Phe-nom |
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Choose from seventeen feature films gracing 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. For the Screening Schedule |
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| IFFF Screenwriters Showcase & Awards 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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AT THE CANTINA
| IFFF Networking and Screenwriter’s Reception |
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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 MANIA in the Cantina
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Saturday, March 1st from 10:00am-12:00pm
Old School, New School: Contemporary Directors Discuss Making Family Films Discuss Making Family Films in the 21st Century.
Moderator Joe Doughrity (WGA Member, Filmmaker, Educator and recipient of the Director’s Guild of America’s “Best African-American Director Award”) 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, March 1st 1:00-3:00pm
Screenplay-Lite, Not! Writing Meaty Family Films
Moderator Ashley Beyer (an emerging writer/director directing her first feature, Print, for Upload Films and William Morris Independent in Spring 2008 and editor of Freshi Filmworx’ young filmmakers magazine, Intercut).
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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| Financing Family Films |
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Sunday, March 2nd, 11:00am-1:00pm
Show Me the Money: Financing the Family Film
Moderator Suzanne Shoemaker (IFFF’s Co-Founder and Director of Business Development; Founder and Principle, Acts of Creation Entertainment) will moderate back-to-back panels. |
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| Distributing Family Films |
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Sunday, March 2nd, 1-3:00pm
By Any Means Necessary: Distributing the Family Film
Moderator Suzanne Shoemaker
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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| Digital Camera Techniques |
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Saturday, March 1st 3-4:00pm
Digital Technology: The Future is Now
Moderator Kim Turney (IFFF’s Administrative Director, filmmaker and creator of the High Definition Digital Workflow System) She will show samples of the latest digital cameras in the market for making low budget family films; she’ll discuss the upgrades and advances since ’07; and how digital technology has opened the door for filmmakers interested in the family film genre. |
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| Actors Panel |
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Friday, February 29th at 3:00-5:00pm
Ready, Set, Act! Fulfilling Roles Found in Family Film.
Moderated by Jamie Parker (rising actor/writer seen on Jimmie Kimmel Live and Freshi Filmworx sales associate/teacher), This panel will focus on the heart-wrenching to the light hearted roles available in the “new” family film genre; the ups and downs of an actors lifestyle in an unpredictable market place; and the actors image - being “hip” in the hot family film market. |
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UNDER THE TENT
| Daily Deals |
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Pick-Up or Purchase your Festival Tickets, Network, check out the Freshi Road Show, meet vendors, take advantage of the professional and children’s hands-on film camp! It’s all waiting for you, Under the Tent! |
THAT’S ALL FOLKS!
| IFFF Awards Ceremony Charlie Chaplin Theatre |
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Roll out the Red Carpet! 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 13th Annual “Friz Award” for Lifetime Achievement in Film, 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,
just email Claire at cwinters@iffilmfest.org.
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
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 – Buy your tickets online at www.paypal.com.
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 Reception Tent at the Raleigh Studios. Tickets will not be mailed.
PARKING – Thursday & Friday, all participants will need to use the Van Ness Avenue parking garage, $5 per car. On Saturday and Sunday, go to the Security Gate on Van Ness Avenue (across from the parking garage). You will be directed to park on the lot.
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. Currently Raleigh Studios produces “Ugly Betty” and “The Closer”.
HOTEL – Mention IFFF and receive a discount at the Hollywood Holiday Inn located at 2005 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90068. For reservations call 800-972-2576 or 323-876-8600.
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
