FEATURES
DEMIAN BICHIR, ALFRED MOLINA, OLIVIA MUNN AND MORE
Film Independent & The Blackhouse Foundation Unveil
Diversity Speaks Panels
Inaugural Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award Given To
Lisa Cholodenko
LOS ANGELES (May 27, 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 its annual Sunday
‘Coffee Talks’ programming for June 15. The four talks will take
place over the course of one day and feature Directors, Actors,
Composers and Screenwriters, including
Demian Bichir (The Heat,
A Better Life),
Alfred Molina (An Education, Spider-Man 2),
Olivia Munn (The Newsroom, Magic Mike), Mark Isham (42, A River Runs Through It),
John Ottman (X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Usual Suspects), Aaron Zigman
(The Other Woman, Sex and the City), Susannah Grant (The Soloist, Erin Brockovich),
Max Borenstein (Godzilla, Seventh Son), Ed Solomon (Now You See Me, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure)
and more. Scheduled for June 14 are the Diversity Speaks Panels, which bring together
network executives, independent
filmmakers, rising Internet sensations and aspiring artists to discuss
an array of topics in an effort to further promote inclusivity in the
industry. The
inaugural Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award conferred to Festival Guest Director Lisa Cholodenko.
For more information on general ticketing/programming, please visit
www.lafilmfest.com.
“Maria
Bozzi and her team have once again done an amazing job bringing
together some of the best crafts people in Los Angeles for our ‘Coffee
Talks’ programming,
“ said Stephanie Allain, Festival Director. “We are also thrilled to be
embarking on a relationship with Jaeger-LeCoultre for the inaugural
Glory to the Filmmaker Award at the Los Angeles Film Festival. They have
shown outstanding taste in selecting Lisa Cholodenko
as this year’s recipient. We look forward to a long collaboration for
many years to come championing innovative filmmakers.”
Maria Raquel Bozzi, Senior Director of Education at Film Independent adds, “If
you’ve ever
wanted to eavesdrop on conversations between some of the most talented
artists in our city, the ‘Coffee Talks’ are your chance. Over the
years, this signature program has gathered the brightest minds in our
industry to talk freely with their peers about their
craft, careers and everything in between."
On Sunday
June 15 the Los Angeles Film Festival will hold its annual Sunday “Coffee Talks”.
The Festival’s popular series returns
with four sessions featuring some of today’s most interesting film
figures discussing their craft with their peers in fun and freewheeling
conversations:
Directors
Sponsored by Directors Guild of America
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Panelists TBA
Actors
Sponsored by SAGindie
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Panelists include:
Demian Bichir (The Heat,
A Better Life),
Alfred Molina (An Education, Spider-Man 2),
Olivia Munn (The Newsroom, Magic Mike), other panelists TBA.
Composers
Sponsored by BMI
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Panelists include:
Mark Isham (42, A River Runs Through It),
John Ottman (X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Usual Suspects), Aaron Zigman (The Other Woman,Sex and the City).
The panel is moderated by Doreen Ringer Ross (BMI)
Screenwriters
Sponsored by Writers Guild of America, West
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Panelists include:
Max Borenstein (Godzilla, Seventh Son), Susannah Grant (The Soloist, Erin Brockovich),
Ed Solomon (Now You See Me, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure), other panelists TBA.
At the
Diversity Speaks panels, taking place on June 14 at The Conga
Room at L.A. LIVE, content creators of color who embody innovation will
discuss how they manage to combine their passions for storytelling,
entrepreneurship and their cultural identities into
success stories. Panels include A Singleton Perspective, a
conversation with Oscar® nominated filmmaker/producer John Singleton (Boyz n the Hood, Shaft, Four Brothers, 2 Fast 2 Furious) on his career and the state of film today. This event will be moderated by Elvis Mitchell, Curator, Film Independent at LACMA
and Guest Curator of LA Muse. Cine-Sounds is a music video
showcase that highlights innovative filmmakers and artists of color who
are pushing the boundaries of storytelling through their collaborations.
Panelists include Tyler The Creator and Luis
Perez, with additional panelists to be announced. Rounding out the
day’s programming is
Leveling The Playing Field, a panel featuring a group of this
year’s Festival Filmmakers and Film Independent Fellows sharing their
experiences launching their films and careers with the support of Film
Independent and other like-minded media arts organizations
that offer resources for emerging filmmakers. All of the Diversity
Speaks panels are free and open to the public. Diversity Speaks is
supported by Yvonne Huff and Jason Delane.
For
the first time at the Los Angeles Film Festival, Jaeger-LeCoultre will
pay tribute to the creative ingenuity of filmmakers by conferring
the Jaeger-LeCoutlre Glory to the Filmmaker Award to a
personality who has brought great innovation to contemporary cinema.
This year’s recipient is filmmaker Lisa Cholodenko, the Festival’s Guest
Director. At the Venice International Film Festival,
the list of past recipients includes Takeshi Kitano (2007), Abbas
Kiarostami (2008), Agnès Varda (2008), Sylvester Stallone (2009), Mani
Ratnam (2010), Al Pacino (2011), Spike Lee (2012), followed in 2013 by
Ettore Scola. This year marks the first time the
Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award has been given to a
filmmaker at the Los Angeles Film Festival.
Passes are currently on
sale to Film Independent members and the general public. In addition to
screenings and events, Festival passes provide access to a series of
networking receptions
and entry to the Festival 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 today, May 20. Contact the Ticket Office for passes,
tickets and event information by calling 866.FILM.FEST (866.345.6337)
or visit LAFilmFest.com.
For the ninth year, the
Los Angeles Times will serve as the Festival’s Presenting Media Sponsor
and will produce the Festival Guide, the comprehensive source for all
movie info, screenings,
locations and related special events. The Festival Guide will top the
paper on Sunday, June 8 in Los Angeles and Orange County, and will be
made available throughout downtown Los Angeles during the nine-day
event.
ADDITIONAL FILMS & PROGRAMMING
Programming:
·
Diversity Speaks Panels – June 14
·
“Coffee Talks” Directors/Actors/Screenwriters/Composers – June 15
ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL
Now in its 20th 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 at The GRAMMY Museum®, Celebrating Women Filmmakers, Master Classes, Spirit of Independence Award, LA Muse and more.
Now in its 20th 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 at The GRAMMY Museum®, Celebrating Women Filmmakers, Master Classes, Spirit of Independence Award, LA Muse and more.
Over 200 features,
shorts, and music videos, representing more than 40 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. Subaru
is the Official Automotive Sponsor. Relativity is a Principal Sponsor.
Platinum Sponsors include HBO, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Stella Artois Dolby
Laboratories, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc. and EFILM.
The University Sponsor is Loyola Marymount University's School of Film
and Television. 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 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.
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.
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