The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival Gears Up for 8 Days of Screenings, Parties and Panels in Los Angeles, the City of Entertainment
The NYIIFVF, known as the "voice of independent film” will present their bi-annual LA event from September 14-21, showcasing over 200 diverse film features, shorts, and documentaries, and hosting filmmakers from 20 countries. The festivities kick-off with the now legendary opening night networking party for filmmakers and artists at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020 N. San Vicente Blvd). Screenings will be held at the Fairfax Laemmle 7907 Beverly Blvd. Parties and panel discussions will also be held at a variety of locations in the West Hollywood area.
(PRWEB) September 9, 2006 -- The New York International Independent Film & Video Festival (NYIIFVF) returns to Los Angeles, September 14th – 21st, 2006. The New York International Independent Film & Video Festival is a distinctive event in the entertainment and arts communities with world premieres and over 100 international and domestic films, shorts, documentaries and animations.
NYIIFVF begins its celebrations along with The New York International Art Festival (NYIAF) on September 14th with an opening night event at the Bel Age Hotel at 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd. in West Hollywood. The Opening Night Exhibition is a vital opportunity for connections to be made between filmmakers, artists, cast and crew, and Press & Industry representatives. The festival team will be available throughout the event to assist in bringing parties together.
The festival attracts many global entries, including: Australia, Spain, Mexico, France, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, South Africa, Austria, Portugal, Norway and the U.K. The scope of the festival ranges from high profile to novice, so one may experience an array of films and individuals driven by independent movie making.
Festival Highlights:
Abby Singer. Comedy. Directed by Ryan Willams.
Chronicling the life of small-town casting director, Curtis Clemins, torn between love and a dream, and the life of buddy, Kevin Prouse, a drunken acting coach avoiding divorce… Abby Singer is Nashville meets
The Player with a twist of American Movie.
Appearances: Jake Gyllenhaal, Roger Ebert, Stockard Channing, Jill Hennessy, Jay O.
Sanders, Don Cheadle, Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Dave Attell, and
Adam Carolla. (Wednesday, September 20th at 8:10pm, Screen 1)
Willie Frances Must Die Again. Documentary. Directed by Allan Durand. Danny Glover narrates: a 16 year old African American
electrocuted in the electric chair in 1946...AND AGAIN IN 1947, while
a Supreme Court Justice who cast the deciding vote to allow the second
"execution" tries to save his life.
(Saturday, September 16th at 6:00pm, Screen 3)
Shooting Henry Hill. Crime/Social Documentary. Directed by Luke Heppner. Filmmakers find themselves in the middle of an organized crime investigation when they discover wise guy Henry Hill in a small Nebraska town. 25 years after testifying against his mafia associates and entering the Federal Witness Protection Program, Henry's life is very different from the glamorized lifestyle portrayed in Martin Scorsese's film, Goodfellas. (Saturday, September 16th at 6:00pm, Screen 3)
Waiting Room. Comedy. Directed by Lauren Marcus. Everyone hates sitting in waiting rooms, and 90-year-old Indian men are no exception! When Kumar Pallana (The Terminal, Royal Tennenbaums, Rushmore) is stuck waiting for the doctor, he encounters a series of obnoxious and eccentric patients, until a turn of fate takes him exactly where he wants to be. (Sunday, September 17th at 8:10pm, Screen 1)
F8 (FATE). Thriller. Directed by Ian Truitner. After a fatal accident a bizarre twist of FATE brings a troubled young man face to face with his victim.
Starring: Clayne Crawford (E! Hot in Hollywood List, Swimfan, A Love Song For Bobby Long), Diego Serrano (Another World, The Valley of the Wolves: Iraq), Rob Kirkland (The ID and Bob, When A Telemarketer Calls), Lindsey Labrum (Small Town X, Potheads), Sala Baker (The Lord of the Rings). (Saturday, September 16th at 8:10pm, Screen 1)
What If. Comedy/Drama. Directed by Alan Walsh. Our story centers on the lives and tribulations of two struggling movie stuntmen, Kevin and Dave, looking for a way out. Using their contacts, they hatch a plan to write a screenplay with " unforeseen " consequences. " IS THIS DESTINY OR WHAT " Featuring British and Irish Directors John Boorman and Jim Sheridan. (Sunday, September 17th at 8:10pm, Screen 1)
Secret Mysteries of America's Beginnings, Volume I: The New Atlantis. Documentary.
Directed by Christian J. Pinto.
Secret Mysteries of America's Beginnings is a powerful documentary that details the hidden facts about the founding of America and the esoteric underbelly of its design. Were secret societies behind our nations' founding? And is their agenda what motivates America today? (Tuesday, September 19th at 3:00pm, Screen 1)
East Tennessee Hard Hitters. Documentary. Directed by Blu Chez and Shannon M. Grier.
East Tennessee Hard Hitters is a documentary based on the struggles of sixteen local rappers of East Tennessee in their career endeavor. Starring Blu Chez (King of the K) and featuring the Hit from Mr. Mack, "Where U From?"
(Monday, September 18th at 8:10pm, Screen 1)
Under the Radar. Dark Comedy. Directed by R.B.Lindsay. A dark comedy set in a graveyard at the death of his third wife, Paulo faces the two great mysteries every man faces, God and women. Directorial Debut. (Friday, September 15th at 4:00pm, Screen 3)
Fragments of Daniela. Drama. Directed by Sasha Knezev. Fragments of Daniela deals with the sex trafficking of underage Eastern European girls. This haunting exposition sheds light on the evil nature of man with the overarching theme asking us to consider why such horrors are allowed to take place in this day and age. (Saturday, September 16th at 8:00pm, Screen 3)
I paint a woman’s life in my culture…(Unveiling). Bio-Documentary. Directed by Mahvash Mossaed. The Iranian American painter and poet Mahvash Mossaed narrates her emergence from the crucible of womanhood with a poignant blend of artwork, poetry, and candid commentary. (Saturday. September 16th at 4:00pm, Screen 3)
Brothers. Drama. Directed by Fernando Scarpa. Josh (Rob Alicea) always looked up to his older and devious brother, Gino (Chris Keogh), when they were children growing up in Italy, just before they moved to New York. Now in America, they have taken very opposite paths, quite different than expected, with the naughty kid Gino even becoming a priest. When Josh’s posh penthouse is robbed, the trail leads Detective Garza (Connie James) to Father Gino and it sends Josh on an unexpected journey toward a brother he only thinks he knows. Could Gino really have done this? A priest? Now things are very different, or are they? (Saturday, September 16th at 8:10pm, Screen 1)
El Barrio. Documentary. Directed by Melissa Eidson: Mexico City's "hot" centric zone seen through the eyes of the people who live there. Some of the characters from the toughest neighborhoods talk about their work and life in a dangerous and chaotic environment. Strength, endurance, and ingenuity best describe the people from El Barrio. Sunday September 17 at 4:10pmn
Fragments of Daniela. Drama. Directed by Sasha Knezev deals with the sex trafficking of underage Eastern European girls. This haunting exposition sheds light on the evil nature of man with the overarching theme asking us to consider why such horrors are allowed to take place in this day and age (Saturday September 16 at 8:10pm
Opening Night along with the New York International Art Festival will take place on Thursday, September 14th from 7pm to midnight in the Grand Ball Room at The Bel Age Hotel. (1020 N. San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA). Opening Night Tickets are priced at $20 each. This is an ALL AGES event.
After-Parties will be held each night at various locations from 10pm to 2am. List of after-parties are posted on our website: www.nyfilmvideo.com . All after-parties are 21 and over with a strict dress code.
Seminars will be held at the Bel Age Hotel at 1020 North San Vicente Blvd. in West Hollywood from September 15th – 17th , 2006. Topics and Panelists information are posted on www.nyfilmvideo.com
Tickets & VIP Passes can be purchased from TicketWeb by calling 1(866) 468-7619 and/or tickets can be purchased by going to www.nyfilmvideo.com and clicking on the schedule/TKTS link.
General tickets for film screenings can be purchased at the ticket booth for $12 for each block of films. Opening Night tickets may be purchased online at TicketWeb.com at least 2 days in advance or in person on Opening Night for $20. VIP passes will give all access to film screenings unless sold out, all after-parties, opening night and all film seminars throughout the festival. VIP passes are being sold at $300 each.
The schedule of films is available online at www.nyfilmvideo.com. All screenings will take place at the Laemmle Fairfax Theatres at 7907 Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA.
Accreditation - Press and industry can receive all-access VIP passes by faxing requests to (702) 361-6309 on your company letterhead (Attn: Nicole Holland).
For more information about The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival please contact the administrator at 702-263-4480.
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