FILM INDEPENDENT ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE OF
BONG JOON-HO’S
SNOWPIERCER FOR OPENING NIGHT
AT 2014 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL
AT 2014 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL
- FESTIVAL TO RUN JUNE 11-19 AT L.A. LIVE -
LOS
ANGELES (April 1, 2014) – Today the Los Angeles Film Festival,
presented by Film Independent in conjunction with Presenting Media
Sponsor
the Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, announced the North
American Premiere of Bong Joon-ho’s
Snowpiercer as the opening night film, which will take place Wednesday, June 11. The film’s release is set for June 27th from RADiUS-TWC.
Celebrating its 20th
anniversary this year, the Los Angeles Film Festival showcases
diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision
in new American and international cinema and is produced by Film
Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that also produces the Film
Independent Spirit Awards and Film Independent at LACMA Film Series.
The 2014 Los Angeles Film Festival will screen a
diverse slate of nearly 200 feature films, shorts, and music videos,
representing more than 30 countries, along with signature programs such
as the Filmmaker Retreat, Music in Film Nights at The GRAMMY Museum®,
Poolside Chats, Master Classes and launching at this year’s festival is
a special section called LA Muse focused on the city of Los Angeles as
an inspiration for filmmakers and artists.
“Snowpiercer
is a wild ride and a spectacular way to open the 20th Anniversary of the
Los
Angeles Film Festival which is dedicated to the visionary spirit of
L.A. that inspires artists around the world,” said Stephanie Allain,
Festival Director.
“I'm thrilled to have Bong Joon-ho's amazing
Snowpiercer to kick off the 2014 Los Angeles Film Festival,” said David Ansen, Artistic Director for the Festival. “As fans of
The Host and Mother know, Bong takes popular genres to a
visionary new level. Here he puts us on a speeding train in a frozen
post-apocalyptic future — in the company of Chris Evans, Tilda Swinton,
Song Kang-ho, Ed Harris, Octavia Spencer, Jamie
Bell and John Hurt — and treats us to a wild, funny and darkly
provocative ride. You've never seen anything quite like it!”
According to RADiUS co-presidents Tom Quinn and Jason Janego: “We are thrilled
Snowpiercer has been selected for the Los Angeles Film Festival’s
coveted opening night slot. David and his team always curate a
terrific slate and we look forward to kicking things off with Bong’s
sci-fi masterpiece.”
Film
Independent Members enjoy pre-sale benefits beginning April 8 and
passes will be available to the general public on April 22. The full
line-up
will be announced on Tuesday, May 6. In addition to access to
screenings and events (even after they sell out), Festival passes
provide access to a series of networking receptions and entry to the
Filmmaker Lounge, where Festival pass holders can interact
with Festival filmmakers and professionals in the film community.
General admission tickets to individual films go on sale beginning May
20. Contact the Ticket Office for passes, tickets and event information
by calling 866.FILM.FEST (866.345.6337) or visit
LAFilmFest.com. The Festival Guide, the comprehensive source for all
movie info, screenings, locations, and related events is produced by the
Los Angeles Times. It will top the Los Angeles Times on Sunday, June 8
in Los Angeles and Orange County and be made
available throughout downtown during the nine-day event.
The
Los Angeles Film Festival programming team is comprised of Festival
Director Stephanie Allain, Artistic Director David Ansen, Associate
Director
of Programming Doug Jones, Senior Programmer Maggie Mackay, Programmers
Jenn Wilson, Drea Clark, Hebe Tabachnik and Jennifer Murphy as well as
Guest Curators of LA Muse section Elvis Mitchell and Roya Rastegar.
ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL
Now
in its twentieth year, the Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Film
Independent, showcases diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision
in new American and international cinema, and provides the movie-loving
public with one-of-a-kind events featuring critically acclaimed
filmmakers, film industry professionals, and emerging talent from around
the world. The Festival's signature programs include
the Filmmaker Retreat, Music in Film Nights at The GRAMMY Museum ®,
Celebrating Women Filmmakers, Master Classes,
Spirit of Independence Award, Poolside Chats, LA Muse and more. Over
200 features, shorts, and music videos, representing more than 30
countries, make up the main body of the Festival. The Festival also
screens short films created by high school students
and a special section devoted to music videos. The Festival hosts
juried cash awards for best narrative and documentary features, best
narrative, documentary and animated short film, and a jury award for
best performance in the narrative competition. Audience
awards are presented to best documentary, narrative and international
feature, short film and music video. The Los Angeles Film Festival is
presented in conjunction with Presenting Media Sponsor the Los Angeles
Times. The Official Host Venue is Regal Cinemas
L.A. LIVE Stadium 14. Platinum Sponsors include HBO, Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. and EFILM. The University Sponsor is Loyola Marymount
University. Renwood Winery is the Official Wine Provider. Tanqueray is
the Official Gin Provider. The Los Angeles Athletic Club
is the Official Host Hotel. WireImage is the Official Photography
Agency and PR Newswire is the Official Breaking News Service of Film
Independent. More information can be found at lafilmfest.com.
ABOUT FILM INDEPENDENT
Film Independent is a non-profit arts organization that champions independent film and supports a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision. Film Independent helps filmmakers make their movies, builds an audience for their projects and works to diversify the film industry. Film Independent’s Board of Directors, filmmakers, staff and constituents, is comprised of an inclusive community of individuals across ability, age, ethnicity, gender, race and sexual orientation. Anyone passionate about film can become a member, whether you are a filmmaker, industry professional or a film lover.
Film Independent is a non-profit arts organization that champions independent film and supports a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision. Film Independent helps filmmakers make their movies, builds an audience for their projects and works to diversify the film industry. Film Independent’s Board of Directors, filmmakers, staff and constituents, is comprised of an inclusive community of individuals across ability, age, ethnicity, gender, race and sexual orientation. Anyone passionate about film can become a member, whether you are a filmmaker, industry professional or a film lover.
Film
Independent produces the Spirit Awards, the annual celebration honoring
artist-driven films and recognizing the finest achievements of American
independent filmmakers. Film Independent also produces the Los Angeles
Film Festival, showcasing the best of American and international cinema
and the Film Independent at LACMA Film Series, a year-round, weekly
program that offers unique cinematic experiences
for the Los Angeles creative community and the general public.
With
over 250 annual screenings and events, Film Independent provides access
to a network of like-minded artists who are driving creativity in
the film industry. Film Independent’s Artist Development program offers
free Labs for selected writers, directors, producers and documentary
filmmakers and presents year-round networking opportunities. Project
Involve is Film Independent’s signature program
dedicated to fostering the careers of talented filmmakers from
communities traditionally underrepresented in the film industry. For
more information or to become a member, visit
filmindependent.org.
ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
The Los
Angeles Times is
the largest metropolitan daily newspaper in the country, with a daily
readership of 1.5 million and 2.6 million on Sunday, more than 22
million unique latimes.com
visitors monthly and a combined print and online local weekly audience
of 4 million. The Pulitzer Prize-winning Times has been covering
Southern California for more than 132 years.
The Los
Angeles Times Media Group (LATMG) businesses and affiliates also include The
Envelope, Times
Community News, and Hoy
Los Angeles which,
combined with the flagship Los Angeles Times, reach approximately 5.2
million or 38% of all adults in the Southern California marketplace.
LATMG also owns California
Community News, LLC , operates
Tribune Direct LA, and is
part of Tribune Company,
one of
the country's leading media companies with businesses in publishing,
the Internet and broadcasting. Additional information is available at http://latimes.com/aboutus.
ABOUT L.A. LIVE
L.A.
LIVE is a 4 million square foot / $3 billion downtown Los Angeles
sports and entertainment district adjacent to STAPLES Center and the Los
Angeles Convention Center featuring Club Nokia, a 2,300 capacity live
music venue, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, a 7,100-seat live theatre, a
54-story, 1001-room convention “headquarters” destination (featuring The
Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles and JW Marriott Los
Angeles at L.A. LIVE hotels and 224 luxury condominiums – The
Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE – all in a single tower), The
GRAMMY Museum ®,
the 14-screen Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE Stadium 14 theatre, broadcast
facilities for ESPN along with entertainment, residential, restaurant
and office space. Developed by Los Angeles-based AEG, L.A. LIVE,
considered to be the nation’s most active ‘live content
and event campus,’ also features 260,480 sf of conference center and
ballroom facilities, a 100,000 sf special events deck, the famous Lucky
Strike Lanes and Lounge, the celebrity owned Conga Room, a one-of-a-kind
GRAMMY Museum
®, saluting the
history of music and the genre’s best known awards show all centered
around Nokia Plaza L.A. LIVE, a 40,000 sf outdoor event space. L.A. LIVE
showcases more events,
award shows, sporting competitions, concerts and hospitality options
than any other destination in the world. Visit L.A. LIVE today at http://www.lalive.com.
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