5TH ANNUAL HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL, PRESENTED BY ROYALTY ROPE EVENTS, TO OPEN WITH SPOTLIGHT ON CINEMATOGRAPHER DARREN LEW
Event to Showcase Three Award-Winning Short Films Shot by Lew:
"Bugcrush" Directed by Carter Smith
"Streak" Directed by Demi Moore
"Welcome" Directed by Kirsten Dunst
Festival Takes Place August 6-9, 2009
Royalty Rope Events To Also Host HollyShorts and Actor Jimmy Jean-Louis's ("Heroes") non profit organization Hollywood Unites for Haiti's (HUFH) special VIP celebration at The Kress
HOLLYWOOD, CA March 17, 2009---The 5th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival (August 6-9), presented by Royalty Rope Events, will open in Hollywood on Thursday, August 6, with a special spotlight on award-winning cinematographer Darren Lew (www.darrenlew.com). The event will showcase three of Lew's most celebrated short films: "Bugcrush," directed by Carter Smith (The Ruins), "Streak," directed by Demi Moore, and "Welcome," directed by Kirsten Dunst. The announcement was made today by Festival Director Daniel Sol.
With a resume consisting of over 11 notable short films, as well as a reel of commercials for Madison Avenue's biggest brands, Darren Lew is one of Hollywood's fastest-rising cinematographers. Most recently Lew teamed with Ashton Kutcher's Katalyst Media and Myspace Celebrity to shoot a slew of famous personalities making pledges of service to President Barack Obama. Directed and produced by Demi Moore, the video featured Cameron Diaz, Eva Longoria Parker, Sean "Diddy" Combs, George Lopez, Ashlee Simpson, Courteney Cox, and Dakota Fanning, among many others, and was broadcast on the Oprah Winfrey show.
"On the heels of last year's festival, which featured the likes of David Lynch, Paul Haggis, Josh Brolin, Jessica Biel, and David Arquette, we are honored to spotlight one of Hollywood's fastest-rising cinematographers," said Sol. "Darren signifies what HollyShorts is all about.
Continues…
5TH ANNUAL HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL/Page 2
He goes out of his way to give first-time filmmakers access to his services, and it's definitely time he gets recognized for his excellent work and efforts in this business."
The Darren Lew HollyShorts Opening Night Spotlight will include the following short films, photographed by Lew:
"Bugcrush," directed by Carter Smith (The Ruins) was the Sundance '06 Grand Jury Prize winner for Short Filmmaking and official selection Cannes Film Festival '06. "Bugcrush" stars Josh Caras (The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2), Donald Cumming (The Favor), Eleonore Hendricks (Creative Nonfiction) and David Tennent (The House is Burning). "Bugcrush" is the story of Ben (Caras), a small-town high school loner, whose fascination with Grant (Cumming), a dangerously seductive new kid, leads him into something much more sinister than he could have ever imagined.
"Streak," directed by Demi Moore (Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Ghost, A Few Good Men). Part of Glamour Magazine's Reel Moments project, "Streak"stars Brittany Snow (Hairspray), Rumer Willis (The House Bunny), Sarah Wright (The House Bunny) and Madeline Zima (A Cinderella Story) and tells the story of a high school senior, Baylin (Snow), who's been feeling a little claustrophobic. With graduation just around the corner, she realizes she has very little in common with her so-called best friends. One day at the gym she hits it off with free-spirited Drea (Willis). Soon Baylin's new friendship takes her on a lucky streak she won't soon forget.
"Welcome," directed by Kirsten Dunst (Spiderman, Marie Antoinette, How to Lose Friends & Alienate People), also part of Glamour's Reel Moments, stars Winona Ryder (Edward Scissorhands), John Hawkes (American Gangster) and Lexi Jourden (Two and a Half Men). The short tells how Bill (Hawkes), Cynthia (Ryder) and their daughter Alice (Jourden) move into a new house and find themselves confronted by an unexpected occupant. However, as they decide what to do, the young family learns that sometimes, living peacefully means learning how to get along with anyone-or anything....
Darren Lew is one of Hollywood's fastest-rising cinematographers. He has worked on projects with such recognizable creative artists as photographer Annie Leibovitz, director/DP Lance Acord (Marie Antoinette), art director Fabien Baron, feature director Ben Younger (Boiler Room), documentarian Albert Maysles, and Vogue photographer Steven Meisel.
His commercial work includes clients such as Nike, Lacoste, Versace, Stella McCartney, Estee Lauder, Volkswagen, Rolex, Canon, Dr. Pepper and GMC. He served as the Director of Photography on Glen Luchford's "Dark Yellow," which took home the top prize for short films at the 2008 Jackson Hole Film Festival, Jennie Livingston's short "Who's The Top," and doc "Through The Ice," Ranier Judd's short film "Remember Back, Remember When." Lew is also in production on Kirsten Dunst's and Jacob Soboroff's new documentary, "Why Vote," which is being produced by Participant Media.
Continues…
5TH ANNUAL HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL/Page 3
Lew is represented by the Endeavor Agency.
The HollyShorts opening night event will also feature several additional acclaimed short film projects and awards.
On Saturday, August 8, Royalty Rope Events will host the HollyShorts and actor Jimmy Jean-Louis's ("Heroes") non profit organization Hollywood Unites for Haiti's (HUFH) special VIP celebration at The Kress, a premiere dining and entertainment venue in Hollywood.
HollyShorts is currently accepting submissions for the 5th Annual Festival.
Filmmakers can submit now by visiting www.hollyshorts.com or by submitting on Withoutabox directly at www.withoutabox.com/login/4655. All submissions must be 30 minutes or less. Categories include Live Action, Animation, Documentary and Music Video. HollyShorts also has a discounted category for student projects. Deadlines to submit U.S. and International short films for the 2009 HollyShorts Film Festival are:
April 17, 2009 - Official deadline
May 15, 2009 - Late deadline
June 5, 2009- Withoutabox.com extended late deadline
The 4th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival took place August 7-10, 2008 in Hollywood with top honors of Best Short Film going to "Bloom" directed Lance Larson. Larson was awarded $2000 VFX package courtesy of Clifton Post for his next project. The Best Student Short honors went to David Jibladze, for his short film "Beholden." Jibladze took home a 5-day HVX-200, HD Camera rental package courtesy of Martini Crew Booking. Over $25,000 in prizes were awarded. The submission link and complete information regarding eligibility and entry rules for the 2009 HollyShorts Film Festival are available on the HollyShorts Film Festival website at www.hollyshorts.com. Information is also available through the HollyShorts hotline at 818-760-9897, by email to staff@hollyshorts.com .
For sponsorship information, please email admin@hollyshorts.com with your query.
About HollyShorts
HollyShorts is an organization devoted to showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe, advancing the careers of filmmakers through screenings, networking events, and various panel and forums. The HollyShorts Film festival showcases the top short films produced 30- minutes or less. For more information, please visit www.hollyshorts.com. Filmmaker news available at www.hollyshortsfilmfestival.blogspot.com.
###
Contacts:
HollyShorts
Erica Sardarian (erica@hollyshorts.com) 818-760-9897
Isandra Gonzalez (Isag22@gmail.com) 22 Entertainment (Talent)
Royalty Rope Events
Sean Dubravac (Sean@RoyaltyRope.com ) 310-488-0056
The Kress
Andrea Oreckinto Feuerstein (andrea@kravetzpr.com)
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
INCONVENIENCE AND JAY VS. LIFE ARE VOTED IN AT HOLLYSHORTS MONTHLY SCREENINGS
Christopher De Maria's short film Inconvenience received the most votes at the March HollyShorts Monthly Screening Event at the Echo Park Film Center. With the win, Inconvenience and receives an automatic bid as an official selection into the 5th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival (August 6-9, 2009). At the February Monthly Screening Event, Greg Munion's JAY VS. LIFE received the most votes for an automatic bid.
InCONVENIENCE
Directed by Christopher De Maria (cdemaria@msn.com)
When brothers Brad and Victor, short on money and not exactly long in street smarts, decided to rob a convenience store, they didn’t count on the cash register holding only 35 bucks. But they’ve come too far to turn back. “InConvenience” is the story of why they should have!
InCONVENIENCE
Directed by Christopher De Maria (cdemaria@msn.com)
When brothers Brad and Victor, short on money and not exactly long in street smarts, decided to rob a convenience store, they didn’t count on the cash register holding only 35 bucks. But they’ve come too far to turn back. “InConvenience” is the story of why they should have!
ZOE MCLELLAN CAST AS LEAD IN CBS PILOT
Congrats to HollyShorts Alumna and last year's HollyShorts Best Actress winner Zoe McLellan (Dirty Sexy Money). According to The Hollywood Reporter, Zoe has been cast and will play the lead in a CBS pilot called "A Marriage." Zoe picked up the Best Actress at last Year's HollyShorts for her role in "Person Place or Thing."
Sunday, March 01, 2009
HollyShorts Monthly Screening, March 7th
Our next monthly screening is March 7th @ The Echo Park Film Center, 8pm.
Hope to see you there!
Daniel
www.hollyshorts.com
Hope to see you there!
Daniel
www.hollyshorts.com
Saturday, January 31, 2009
HOLLYSHORTS FOUNDERS HAVE THEIR HEADS IN THE RIGHT PLACE
HOLLYSHORTS FOUNDERS HAVE THEIR HEADS IN THE RIGHT PLACE
January 31st, 2009
Article from: Haydenfilms.com
Monday, January 26, 2009
HollyShorts Founders Have Their Heads in the Right Place
By Jess Novak, Haydenfilms Hollywood Corrrespondent
Founders Daniel Sol and Theo Dumont have earned significant recognition for their film festival, HollyShorts, which takes place annually in Los Angeles. By integrating independent filmmakers from all over the world and industry professionals including Josh Brolin, Jessica Biel, David Arquette and a long list of others, HollyShorts is quickly becoming the independent festival to watch.
HollyShorts offers filmmakers the opportunity to share their work with an ever-growing audience in the heart of Los Angeles. Through question and answer sessions following films, industry panels addressing important issues facing the film business, and various opportunities to mingle with other filmmakers, producers, actors and professionals, HollyShorts offers an ideal environment for up and coming filmmakers and film viewers.
“Initially we had no idea the festival would get so much attention,” explained co-founder Daniel Sol. “However, now it annually brings attention and awareness to some really incredible talent.”
Last year the event featured many world premieres among films also submitted to other festivals, including Haydenfilms own competition. The screenings offer filmmakers the chance to share their work with fellow industry professionals and general audiences on the big screen in several L.A. theaters. Since HollyShorts began in 2005, films from the United States, Poland, the U.K., Canada, Thailand and France have been featured.
Plans for this year’s festival are already finalized and submissions are being accepted. Films to be considered must be 30 minutes or less and can be submitted on HollyShorts.com or through withoutabox.com.
This year’s festival runs from August 6-9 in Hollywood and will be sponsored by Martini Crew Booking, h magazine, Moving Pictures magazine, Clifton Coast, Holiday Inn Express Hollywood, Film Specific, Dry Soda Co., Pura Casta Tequila, Showbiz Software Stores and others, many of which contribute significantly to the events’ impressive list of prizes and awards.
“Last year ShowBiz Software Store donated film software packages worth $2,000,” said Sol. “Normally people wouldn’t go out and buy these types of programs and tools, but they really should have them. They are a huge benefit.”
In addition to offering the opportunity for exposure, other software packages, coverage in magazines including Moving Pictures, complementary hotel stays, and equipment rentals offer filmmakers additional incentive to become involved in HollyShorts.
“We chose to give prizes like these out for a reason,” explained Dumont. “Rather than just giving winners cash, we give them something they can directly use and benefit from, which is exciting for young filmmakers.”
One of the most endearing qualities of the festival is its strong attempt to draw in not only professional and more experienced filmmakers, but students as well.
“Many times student films are the best submissions we receive,” said Dumont. “We showcase students every year and regularly receive films from major film schools including USC and NYU. We also offer students a discount and really encourage their participation. The more entries, the better.”
However, students aren’t the only filmmakers submitting. In fact, many professionals from another end of the experience spectrum have also become extremely involved throughout the festival’s history.
HollyShorts boasts an impressive list of professional involvement through film submissions, actors in the films and panel participants. David Lynch, Adrien Grenier, Jason Ritter, Richard Reel and Mark Fergus are just a few celebrity professionals, who have participated in the event.
“The goal of HollyShorts is to create a community,” said Sol. “We’re bringing together a variety of people involved in the film industry in a way where they can benefit each other.”
Since it began, HollyShorts has seen tremendous growth, starting with 23 short films and ending last year with 57 in competition. Last year 615 submissions were received and the anticipated goal for this year is 1,000. The festival has also garnered coverage from outlets including Access Hollywood, The Los Angeles Times, US Weekly, E! News and an impressive number of film media outlets (http://hollyshorts.com/main/press/).
HollyShorts has enjoyed so much success, that Sol and Dumont decided to begin monthly film showcases after last year’s event. The showcase offers filmmakers who just missed the festival cut, an opportunity to still share their work, network with other professionals and answer questions regarding their films.
“It’s a smaller, simpler, more intimate and casual event that really helps to spread awareness of HollyShorts and offers really good films a chance to be seen,” explained Sol. “We showcase as many as possible throughout the year in an effort to help support these independent filmmakers as much as possible.”
Having both studied and worked in the film industry in several capacities prior to beginning the festival, Sol and Dumont understand the importance of this exposure and opportunity to reach out to audiences and other professionals.
“After studying film in school I saw what I difficult process it was for students and felt like it was something we should try to help,” said Sol. “Our festival has gone so well since.”
However, the success of HollyShorts isn’t simply attributable to a smart idea and thorough execution, but also to the personal involvement of both founders.
“We are very personally involved in every aspect of HollyShorts,” said Dumont. “We really care about the event and are constantly working to make improvements so people see why they should become involved.”
HollyShorts has been making significant improvements recently including working toward a more prominent web-based technological presence, composing compilation DVDs of past festivals and working to create a better atmosphere for everyone involved.
“We really work hard to pick the very best films so we don’t over-saturate the event and so we can guarantee everyone prime times for their film to be shown,” said Sol. “We work hard to bring in credible names to the panels and try to pick timely topics that will be worthwhile and helpful for audiences.”
It is amazing what artists participating in HollyShorts can create on such small budgets and for no other reason than love of the craft. It is equally amazing how two individuals can aid others by sharing their gifts, talents and creativity for no other reason than their passion to help spread the commendable work of others.
August 6-9, 2009 guarantees to deliver the best HollyShorts to date and you are invited (http://hollyshortsfilmfestival.blogspot.com/2008/08/get-your-tickets-now-to-hollyshorts.html). Don’t miss your opportunity to experience one of the best and most promising independent film festivals happening today.
####
January 31st, 2009
Article from: Haydenfilms.com
Monday, January 26, 2009
HollyShorts Founders Have Their Heads in the Right Place
By Jess Novak, Haydenfilms Hollywood Corrrespondent
Founders Daniel Sol and Theo Dumont have earned significant recognition for their film festival, HollyShorts, which takes place annually in Los Angeles. By integrating independent filmmakers from all over the world and industry professionals including Josh Brolin, Jessica Biel, David Arquette and a long list of others, HollyShorts is quickly becoming the independent festival to watch.
HollyShorts offers filmmakers the opportunity to share their work with an ever-growing audience in the heart of Los Angeles. Through question and answer sessions following films, industry panels addressing important issues facing the film business, and various opportunities to mingle with other filmmakers, producers, actors and professionals, HollyShorts offers an ideal environment for up and coming filmmakers and film viewers.
“Initially we had no idea the festival would get so much attention,” explained co-founder Daniel Sol. “However, now it annually brings attention and awareness to some really incredible talent.”
Last year the event featured many world premieres among films also submitted to other festivals, including Haydenfilms own competition. The screenings offer filmmakers the chance to share their work with fellow industry professionals and general audiences on the big screen in several L.A. theaters. Since HollyShorts began in 2005, films from the United States, Poland, the U.K., Canada, Thailand and France have been featured.
Plans for this year’s festival are already finalized and submissions are being accepted. Films to be considered must be 30 minutes or less and can be submitted on HollyShorts.com or through withoutabox.com.
This year’s festival runs from August 6-9 in Hollywood and will be sponsored by Martini Crew Booking, h magazine, Moving Pictures magazine, Clifton Coast, Holiday Inn Express Hollywood, Film Specific, Dry Soda Co., Pura Casta Tequila, Showbiz Software Stores and others, many of which contribute significantly to the events’ impressive list of prizes and awards.
“Last year ShowBiz Software Store donated film software packages worth $2,000,” said Sol. “Normally people wouldn’t go out and buy these types of programs and tools, but they really should have them. They are a huge benefit.”
In addition to offering the opportunity for exposure, other software packages, coverage in magazines including Moving Pictures, complementary hotel stays, and equipment rentals offer filmmakers additional incentive to become involved in HollyShorts.
“We chose to give prizes like these out for a reason,” explained Dumont. “Rather than just giving winners cash, we give them something they can directly use and benefit from, which is exciting for young filmmakers.”
One of the most endearing qualities of the festival is its strong attempt to draw in not only professional and more experienced filmmakers, but students as well.
“Many times student films are the best submissions we receive,” said Dumont. “We showcase students every year and regularly receive films from major film schools including USC and NYU. We also offer students a discount and really encourage their participation. The more entries, the better.”
However, students aren’t the only filmmakers submitting. In fact, many professionals from another end of the experience spectrum have also become extremely involved throughout the festival’s history.
HollyShorts boasts an impressive list of professional involvement through film submissions, actors in the films and panel participants. David Lynch, Adrien Grenier, Jason Ritter, Richard Reel and Mark Fergus are just a few celebrity professionals, who have participated in the event.
“The goal of HollyShorts is to create a community,” said Sol. “We’re bringing together a variety of people involved in the film industry in a way where they can benefit each other.”
Since it began, HollyShorts has seen tremendous growth, starting with 23 short films and ending last year with 57 in competition. Last year 615 submissions were received and the anticipated goal for this year is 1,000. The festival has also garnered coverage from outlets including Access Hollywood, The Los Angeles Times, US Weekly, E! News and an impressive number of film media outlets (http://hollyshorts.com/main/press/).
HollyShorts has enjoyed so much success, that Sol and Dumont decided to begin monthly film showcases after last year’s event. The showcase offers filmmakers who just missed the festival cut, an opportunity to still share their work, network with other professionals and answer questions regarding their films.
“It’s a smaller, simpler, more intimate and casual event that really helps to spread awareness of HollyShorts and offers really good films a chance to be seen,” explained Sol. “We showcase as many as possible throughout the year in an effort to help support these independent filmmakers as much as possible.”
Having both studied and worked in the film industry in several capacities prior to beginning the festival, Sol and Dumont understand the importance of this exposure and opportunity to reach out to audiences and other professionals.
“After studying film in school I saw what I difficult process it was for students and felt like it was something we should try to help,” said Sol. “Our festival has gone so well since.”
However, the success of HollyShorts isn’t simply attributable to a smart idea and thorough execution, but also to the personal involvement of both founders.
“We are very personally involved in every aspect of HollyShorts,” said Dumont. “We really care about the event and are constantly working to make improvements so people see why they should become involved.”
HollyShorts has been making significant improvements recently including working toward a more prominent web-based technological presence, composing compilation DVDs of past festivals and working to create a better atmosphere for everyone involved.
“We really work hard to pick the very best films so we don’t over-saturate the event and so we can guarantee everyone prime times for their film to be shown,” said Sol. “We work hard to bring in credible names to the panels and try to pick timely topics that will be worthwhile and helpful for audiences.”
It is amazing what artists participating in HollyShorts can create on such small budgets and for no other reason than love of the craft. It is equally amazing how two individuals can aid others by sharing their gifts, talents and creativity for no other reason than their passion to help spread the commendable work of others.
August 6-9, 2009 guarantees to deliver the best HollyShorts to date and you are invited (http://hollyshortsfilmfestival.blogspot.com/2008/08/get-your-tickets-now-to-hollyshorts.html). Don’t miss your opportunity to experience one of the best and most promising independent film festivals happening today.
####
Monday, January 26, 2009
FIRSTGLANCE AND PROJECT TWENTY1 TO HOST
January 11, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nicole Greene
(610)505-3571
Nicole@projecttwenty1.com
FIRSTGLANCE AND PROJECT TWENTY1 TO HOST
"SHOW US YOUR SHORTS" SCREENING JANUARY 31ST
Philadelphia, PA – Project Twenty1, the creators of Philadelphia's largest filmmaking competition, and FirstGlance, Philadelphia's longest running independent film festival, will be co-hosting a film screening, "Show Us Your Shorts," January 31st at Marbar, located at 40th & Walnut Streets in Philadelphia. The event will be the first official event hosted by both of these festivals, and will feature an open-mic-style screening of short films provided by audience members on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Project Twenty1 Executive Producer Stephanie Yuhas sees these screenings as a great way to increase exposure for the Philadelphia film community. "We decided to make the Show Us Your Shorts event an open-mic-style screening in order to help burgeoning independent filmmakers in Philadelphia," says Yuhas. "This sort of screening will provide a larger and more diverse audience for those who might not normally have access to feedback outside of their immediate social circles."
The organizers will screen both finished works as well as works in progress up to 20 minutes in length. Films will be chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis. FirstGlance and Project Twenty1 will be offering over $300 in prizes to the Best Short of the evening consisting of all-access festival passes to both festivals in 2009, DVDs from both festivals, and additional material. "We're thrilled to offer these prizes to encourage the spirit of creativity and competition. In addition, for 'Show Us Your Shorts,' the attendee who arrives wearing the most hilarious short pants will also receive a door prize," added FirstGlance Festival Director Bill Ostroff.
This screening is set to be the first of many to be organized jointly by the two festivals. "One of the many reasons that we decided to partner is to provide more screenings around the city throughout the year as we build towards our festivals in October," says Matt Conant, Festival Director of Project Twenty1. "FirstGlance and Project Twenty1 have so many similar goals in terms of the Philadelphia film community, it only made sense to work together."
This event is free and open to the public. Films will begin screening at 7:00pm and will run approximately 2 hours.
For more information, please visit www.firstglancefilms.com, or www.projecttwenty1.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nicole Greene
(610)505-3571
Nicole@projecttwenty1.com
FIRSTGLANCE AND PROJECT TWENTY1 TO HOST
"SHOW US YOUR SHORTS" SCREENING JANUARY 31ST
Philadelphia, PA – Project Twenty1, the creators of Philadelphia's largest filmmaking competition, and FirstGlance, Philadelphia's longest running independent film festival, will be co-hosting a film screening, "Show Us Your Shorts," January 31st at Marbar, located at 40th & Walnut Streets in Philadelphia. The event will be the first official event hosted by both of these festivals, and will feature an open-mic-style screening of short films provided by audience members on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Project Twenty1 Executive Producer Stephanie Yuhas sees these screenings as a great way to increase exposure for the Philadelphia film community. "We decided to make the Show Us Your Shorts event an open-mic-style screening in order to help burgeoning independent filmmakers in Philadelphia," says Yuhas. "This sort of screening will provide a larger and more diverse audience for those who might not normally have access to feedback outside of their immediate social circles."
The organizers will screen both finished works as well as works in progress up to 20 minutes in length. Films will be chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis. FirstGlance and Project Twenty1 will be offering over $300 in prizes to the Best Short of the evening consisting of all-access festival passes to both festivals in 2009, DVDs from both festivals, and additional material. "We're thrilled to offer these prizes to encourage the spirit of creativity and competition. In addition, for 'Show Us Your Shorts,' the attendee who arrives wearing the most hilarious short pants will also receive a door prize," added FirstGlance Festival Director Bill Ostroff.
This screening is set to be the first of many to be organized jointly by the two festivals. "One of the many reasons that we decided to partner is to provide more screenings around the city throughout the year as we build towards our festivals in October," says Matt Conant, Festival Director of Project Twenty1. "FirstGlance and Project Twenty1 have so many similar goals in terms of the Philadelphia film community, it only made sense to work together."
This event is free and open to the public. Films will begin screening at 7:00pm and will run approximately 2 hours.
For more information, please visit www.firstglancefilms.com, or www.projecttwenty1.com.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Following the most successful HollyShorts Film Festival to date, in which David Lynch and Paul Haggis were honored and shorts from Josh Brolin, Jessica Biel, and David Arquette were showcased, we are now accepting entries for the 5th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival. Ranked by Moviemaker Magazine as “one of the top film festivals worth the entry fee,” the 5th Annual HSFF takes place August 6-9, 2009 in Hollywood and will feature an opening night event, screenings at Laemmle’s Sunset 5 Theatres, panels, receptions, and our awards ceremony. Last year, we gave over $30,000 dollars worth of prizes to our winners. Submissions can be completed online by visiting www.hollyshorts.com or via Withoutabox at www.withoutabox.com/login/4655
Saturday, December 20, 2008
HOLLYSHORTS CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN
Calling all filmmakers, HollyShorts is now accepting submissions for the 5th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival which takes place August 6-9, 2009.You can submit by clicking on our Withoutabox icon below!
The fest takes place in Hollywood with screenings at Laemmle's Sunset 5 and a major opening night premiere scheduled on Thursday, August 6.
The fest takes place in Hollywood with screenings at Laemmle's Sunset 5 and a major opening night premiere scheduled on Thursday, August 6.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Holly Friday
HollyShorts monthly screening takes place this Friday at the Echo Park Film Center 7:30pm! Free Drinks, Q&A with the filmmakers and raffle.
Monday, September 29, 2008
HollyShorts Monthly Screening October 3rd @ Echo Park Film Center
HOLLYSHORTS MONTHLY SCREENING SERIES FRIDAY OCTOBER 3 @ ECHO PARK FILM CENTER!
April 20th, 2008
Festival's Acclaimed Short Film Showcase Returns This Week
On the heels of the successful star-studded 4th annual HollyShorts Film Festival, which took place this past August, HollyShorts is back with a new installment of the festival's acclaimed monthly screening series this Friday, October 3rd at the Echo Park Film Center in Los Angeles. Join us as we prepare for the January 2009 Call For Entries for the 5th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival. This Friday, we are celebrating 5 top notch short films with the directors/producers and talent on hand to discuss their projects and the state of the industry in the October installment of the monthly screening series.
Tickets are $10 and available at the door. Doors open at 7:30 pm, screening begins at 8pm, event ends at 11pm. Q&A session, raffle, and reception to follow screening. Free Wine, Beer---soda courtesy of our sponsor Dry Soda co. and tequila from our sponsor Pura Casta. The Echo Park Film Center is located at 1200 N. Alvarado Street (@ Sunset Blvd) Los Angeles, CA 90026.
Also, we will be raffling off tickets to the ELEVATE Film Festival which takes place Oct. 5th!
To RSVP: staff@hollyshorts.com.
Friday's lineup includes the following shorts:
BEATS PER MINUTE
"BEATS PER MINUTE" Directed by Andrea Ball (andrea@beatsperminutefilm.com). Through very lovable and entertaining choreography, an incredibly talented French street dancer leaves Europe with a one-way ticket to Hollywood to show the world a style of dance they've never seen before. But in order to reach his dreams of becoming a professional break-dancer he must first confront his past and learn to control his fate.
PIGEONHOLE
"Pigeonhole" Directed by Nicole Tanzabel (ntanzabel@gmail.com). An elderly man lives alone in a high-rise council flat - boxed in and detached from the world below. Nobody visits him; he has only his TV for company. He never leaves his flat; he never needs to due to his unique system of self-sufficiency: using a booby-trapped birdhouse placed on his window sill he catches pigeons, roasts and eats them. Until one day he captures a dove...
SLEEPER
"SLEEPER" Directed by Philippe Casseus (casseus@gmail.com).
(Final Cut) Simeon wakes up in a coma with no idea how long he's been sleeping. The sound of Noelle's voice reaches him, urging him to wake. But Simeon's ego has other plans for his id.
THE STAIN ON THE SIDEWALK
"THE STAIN ON THE SIDEWALK" Directed by Adam Schlachter (adimafilm@hotmail.com). Andy, a high school freshman, secretly longs for Vanessa, the beautiful girlfriend of the neighborhood bully. In a fumbling, yet poetic exercise, he searches for the right words to declare his love for her, hoping she notices him. But ultimately, Andy discovers that actions may speak much louder than words.
VAMONOS
"VAMONOS" Directed by Maurice Compte, written by Marina Valle (holamarinavalle@hotmail.com). Marisol and Manny are weary travellers looking for a quick bite to eat. Little do they know how their pit stop will change their lives.
INDUSTRY NEWS
HOLLYSHORTS ANNOUNCES DATES FOR 5TH ANNUAL HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL
That's right, the 5th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival will take place August 6-9, 2009 in Hollywood. A great portion of the screenings program will once again take place at Laemmle's Sunset 5 Theatre! Stay tuned for details on the opening night extravaganza, which will take place on Thursday, August 6, 2009. Details on the January Call For Entries are also forthcoming.
4TH ANNUAL HOLLYSHORTS DRAWS RECORD NUMBER OF MEDIA ATTENTION
The 4th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival drew over $1.8 million worth of media impressions with national broadcast and print press coverage in outlets such as the Los Angeles Times, Variety, US Weekly, Life and Style, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, E! News, Reelzchannel and much more. Check out the coverage by visiting http://hollyshorts.com/main/press/.
GOOOOOO ELEVATE!
Come experience the world's fastest growing global filmmaking competition
and awards show of its kind, ELEVATE, at the 7100 seat Nokia Theatre L.A.
Live on October 5th celebrating this year's theme "All Tribes Unite"! The
first ever filmmaking competition that challenges the international film
community to create works of social and global importance will premiere in
one star-studded event with judges including producers Michel Shane, A.
Kitman Ho and Martha De Laurentiis. With music videos from Black Eyed Peas' Apl and Grammy Award winning Keb Mo.
ELEVATE will bring together twenty professional filmmakers from around the
globe who will compete in the categories of documentary, music video,
narrative and commercial. The catch? They only have 7 days to complete the
mission! ELEVATE Film Festival is a night of cutting-edge cinema devoted to
stimulating positive change-a show so priceless it's FREE! Free general
admission tickets available the day of the show on a first come-first save
basis. Premium tickets can be purchased through ticketmaster for $35.
For more information please visit: elevatefilmfestival.com.
About HollyShorts
HollyShorts Film Festival (HSFF) is an annual film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe. HollyShorts is devoted to the advancement filmmakers through screenings, Q&A sessions and networking events. The HollyShorts Film Festival showcases the top short films produced 30-minutes or less. For sponsorship queries, please email us at staff@hollyshorts.com.
To submit to our Monthly Screenings (Rolling Submissions for $10), email: admin@hollyshorts.com.
Filmmaker behind the scenes news at: www.hollyshortsfilmfestival.blogspot.com
About EchoParkFilmCenter
Echo Park Film Center is a volunteer-run, non-profit media arts organization located in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. We provide equal and affordable access to film/video education and resources via:
a community microcinema and meeting space
free and nominal cost media arts education programs
a comprehensive small format film equipment and service department
a touring film festival showcasing local established and student filmmakers
For more information, visit: www.echoparkfilmcenter.org.
April 20th, 2008
Festival's Acclaimed Short Film Showcase Returns This Week
On the heels of the successful star-studded 4th annual HollyShorts Film Festival, which took place this past August, HollyShorts is back with a new installment of the festival's acclaimed monthly screening series this Friday, October 3rd at the Echo Park Film Center in Los Angeles. Join us as we prepare for the January 2009 Call For Entries for the 5th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival. This Friday, we are celebrating 5 top notch short films with the directors/producers and talent on hand to discuss their projects and the state of the industry in the October installment of the monthly screening series.
Tickets are $10 and available at the door. Doors open at 7:30 pm, screening begins at 8pm, event ends at 11pm. Q&A session, raffle, and reception to follow screening. Free Wine, Beer---soda courtesy of our sponsor Dry Soda co. and tequila from our sponsor Pura Casta. The Echo Park Film Center is located at 1200 N. Alvarado Street (@ Sunset Blvd) Los Angeles, CA 90026.
Also, we will be raffling off tickets to the ELEVATE Film Festival which takes place Oct. 5th!
To RSVP: staff@hollyshorts.com.
Friday's lineup includes the following shorts:
BEATS PER MINUTE
"BEATS PER MINUTE" Directed by Andrea Ball (andrea@beatsperminutefilm.com). Through very lovable and entertaining choreography, an incredibly talented French street dancer leaves Europe with a one-way ticket to Hollywood to show the world a style of dance they've never seen before. But in order to reach his dreams of becoming a professional break-dancer he must first confront his past and learn to control his fate.
PIGEONHOLE
"Pigeonhole" Directed by Nicole Tanzabel (ntanzabel@gmail.com). An elderly man lives alone in a high-rise council flat - boxed in and detached from the world below. Nobody visits him; he has only his TV for company. He never leaves his flat; he never needs to due to his unique system of self-sufficiency: using a booby-trapped birdhouse placed on his window sill he catches pigeons, roasts and eats them. Until one day he captures a dove...
SLEEPER
"SLEEPER" Directed by Philippe Casseus (casseus@gmail.com).
(Final Cut) Simeon wakes up in a coma with no idea how long he's been sleeping. The sound of Noelle's voice reaches him, urging him to wake. But Simeon's ego has other plans for his id.
THE STAIN ON THE SIDEWALK
"THE STAIN ON THE SIDEWALK" Directed by Adam Schlachter (adimafilm@hotmail.com). Andy, a high school freshman, secretly longs for Vanessa, the beautiful girlfriend of the neighborhood bully. In a fumbling, yet poetic exercise, he searches for the right words to declare his love for her, hoping she notices him. But ultimately, Andy discovers that actions may speak much louder than words.
VAMONOS
"VAMONOS" Directed by Maurice Compte, written by Marina Valle (holamarinavalle@hotmail.com). Marisol and Manny are weary travellers looking for a quick bite to eat. Little do they know how their pit stop will change their lives.
INDUSTRY NEWS
HOLLYSHORTS ANNOUNCES DATES FOR 5TH ANNUAL HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL
That's right, the 5th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival will take place August 6-9, 2009 in Hollywood. A great portion of the screenings program will once again take place at Laemmle's Sunset 5 Theatre! Stay tuned for details on the opening night extravaganza, which will take place on Thursday, August 6, 2009. Details on the January Call For Entries are also forthcoming.
4TH ANNUAL HOLLYSHORTS DRAWS RECORD NUMBER OF MEDIA ATTENTION
The 4th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival drew over $1.8 million worth of media impressions with national broadcast and print press coverage in outlets such as the Los Angeles Times, Variety, US Weekly, Life and Style, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, E! News, Reelzchannel and much more. Check out the coverage by visiting http://hollyshorts.com/main/press/.
GOOOOOO ELEVATE!
Come experience the world's fastest growing global filmmaking competition
and awards show of its kind, ELEVATE, at the 7100 seat Nokia Theatre L.A.
Live on October 5th celebrating this year's theme "All Tribes Unite"! The
first ever filmmaking competition that challenges the international film
community to create works of social and global importance will premiere in
one star-studded event with judges including producers Michel Shane, A.
Kitman Ho and Martha De Laurentiis. With music videos from Black Eyed Peas' Apl and Grammy Award winning Keb Mo.
ELEVATE will bring together twenty professional filmmakers from around the
globe who will compete in the categories of documentary, music video,
narrative and commercial. The catch? They only have 7 days to complete the
mission! ELEVATE Film Festival is a night of cutting-edge cinema devoted to
stimulating positive change-a show so priceless it's FREE! Free general
admission tickets available the day of the show on a first come-first save
basis. Premium tickets can be purchased through ticketmaster for $35.
For more information please visit: elevatefilmfestival.com.
About HollyShorts
HollyShorts Film Festival (HSFF) is an annual film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe. HollyShorts is devoted to the advancement filmmakers through screenings, Q&A sessions and networking events. The HollyShorts Film Festival showcases the top short films produced 30-minutes or less. For sponsorship queries, please email us at staff@hollyshorts.com.
To submit to our Monthly Screenings (Rolling Submissions for $10), email: admin@hollyshorts.com.
Filmmaker behind the scenes news at: www.hollyshortsfilmfestival.blogspot.com
About EchoParkFilmCenter
Echo Park Film Center is a volunteer-run, non-profit media arts organization located in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. We provide equal and affordable access to film/video education and resources via:
a community microcinema and meeting space
free and nominal cost media arts education programs
a comprehensive small format film equipment and service department
a touring film festival showcasing local established and student filmmakers
For more information, visit: www.echoparkfilmcenter.org.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Short Film Starring HERO THE GREAT Producer Tracy Perez to screen at LA Int'l Latino Film Fest
St. Paul will screen at the LA Int'l Latino Film Festival on Monday Sept. 15th at 5:30pm at the Egyptian.
Paul Ramirez, a senior in college wears his atheism on his sleeve like an intellectual badge of courage. In fact, he preaches the word of doubt to all that will listen. He has had a particularly cogent influence on his girlfriend Samantha. When Samantha's mother is diagnosed with terminal cancer she is, as one would expect, devastated. Paul desperately searches for something, anything that will make her feel even just a little bit better, but to his horror he quickly realizes that her conversion to atheism has stripped her of the ability to comfort herself through a belief in the afterlife. Soon after, Paul begins wrestling with the growing suspicion that maybe, just maybe, God is punishing him for his sins.
To watch trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_ZAD-2U5Z4
Paul Ramirez, a senior in college wears his atheism on his sleeve like an intellectual badge of courage. In fact, he preaches the word of doubt to all that will listen. He has had a particularly cogent influence on his girlfriend Samantha. When Samantha's mother is diagnosed with terminal cancer she is, as one would expect, devastated. Paul desperately searches for something, anything that will make her feel even just a little bit better, but to his horror he quickly realizes that her conversion to atheism has stripped her of the ability to comfort herself through a belief in the afterlife. Soon after, Paul begins wrestling with the growing suspicion that maybe, just maybe, God is punishing him for his sins.
To watch trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_ZAD-2U5Z4
Sunday, September 14, 2008
BACA RECEIVES LATINA ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
HollyShorts Filmmaker Shawna Baca picked up the Latina Entrepreneur Award at the
Latina Symposium last week.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
HOLLYSHORTS FILMS TO PLAY AT GREEK FILM FEST
A selection of HollyShorts Short films will play at the upcoming AZA Digital Cinema Festival in Greece.
In addition to HollyShorts films, check out the other fests represented:
basque cinema
romanian cinema
shorts by: polanski, kieslowski, zanussi
britfilms & coffeeshorts from u.k.
special experimental/video art (poland,brazil,france)
pocket films from Forum des Images, france
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
HollyShorts Opening Night Photos
4th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival opening night. Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES: HollyShorts Festival: At the Egyptian, every minute counts.
Los Angeles Times
Screening Room
HollyShorts Festival: At the Egyptian, every minute counts.
By Susan King, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
August 7, 2008
The 4th Annual Holly- Shorts Festival kicks off this evening at the Egyptian Theatre with Josh Brolin's "X"; Bill Purple's "Hole in the Paper Sky" starring Jessica Biel; Jeff Vespa's "Nosebleed" starring David Arquette; and Alex Ferrari's "Red Princess Blues Animated: The Book of Violence." Friday features a music video celebration at the Nacional in Hollywood. It all then moves to the Laemmle Sunset 5 on Saturday and Sunday where 50 short films will be screened. www.hollyshorts.com
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences examines the sound and the music of animated films with "The Sound Behind the Image II: Now Hear This!" presentation Friday at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Sound designer and rerecording mixer Mark Mangini hosts the exploration of sound and the role it plays in animation.
Sunday at the academy's Linwood Dunn Theater, Oscar-nominated composer Michael Giacchino ("Ratatouille") hosts "Normand Roger and the Animation Soundtrack." Roger has scored 13 animated shorts, including six Oscar winners. Also taking part will be Oscar-winning animator Frédéric Back in conjunction with the opening night of the exhibition "Frédéric Back: A Life's Drawings" in the Linwood Dunn lobby. www.oscars.org
During the 1950s and early '60s, director Richard Quine made a series of sharp comedies, films noir and dramas at Columbia -- several with his then-girlfriend Kim Novak. And the Los Angeles County Museum of Art hosts a retrospective that kicks off Friday with 1954's gritty "Pushover," with Fred MacMurray and Novak in her film debut, and "Drive a Crooked Road," penned by Blake Edwards and starring Mickey Rooney. On tap for Saturday is the evocative 1960 melodrama "Strangers When We Meet" with Novak and Kirk Douglas as illicit lovers, and the 1956 comedy "The Solid Gold Cadillac" with Judy Holliday and Paul Douglas. www.lacma.org
The American Cinematheque presents the U.S. premiere Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre of the new animated "Star Wars: The Clone Wars." A benefit for the Cinematheque, director Dave Filoni and producer Catherine Winder will attend.
Tuesday, the Cinematheque honors the late composer Peter Ivers and the release of his biography with a restored print of David Lynch's seminal 1977 "Eraserhead," for which Ivers wrote the song "In Heaven." A discussion with Josh Frank, author of "In Heaven Everything Is Fine," will follow. www.
susan.king@latimes.com
Screening Room
HollyShorts Festival: At the Egyptian, every minute counts.
By Susan King, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
August 7, 2008
The 4th Annual Holly- Shorts Festival kicks off this evening at the Egyptian Theatre with Josh Brolin's "X"; Bill Purple's "Hole in the Paper Sky" starring Jessica Biel; Jeff Vespa's "Nosebleed" starring David Arquette; and Alex Ferrari's "Red Princess Blues Animated: The Book of Violence." Friday features a music video celebration at the Nacional in Hollywood. It all then moves to the Laemmle Sunset 5 on Saturday and Sunday where 50 short films will be screened. www.hollyshorts.com
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences examines the sound and the music of animated films with "The Sound Behind the Image II: Now Hear This!" presentation Friday at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Sound designer and rerecording mixer Mark Mangini hosts the exploration of sound and the role it plays in animation.
Sunday at the academy's Linwood Dunn Theater, Oscar-nominated composer Michael Giacchino ("Ratatouille") hosts "Normand Roger and the Animation Soundtrack." Roger has scored 13 animated shorts, including six Oscar winners. Also taking part will be Oscar-winning animator Frédéric Back in conjunction with the opening night of the exhibition "Frédéric Back: A Life's Drawings" in the Linwood Dunn lobby. www.oscars.org
During the 1950s and early '60s, director Richard Quine made a series of sharp comedies, films noir and dramas at Columbia -- several with his then-girlfriend Kim Novak. And the Los Angeles County Museum of Art hosts a retrospective that kicks off Friday with 1954's gritty "Pushover," with Fred MacMurray and Novak in her film debut, and "Drive a Crooked Road," penned by Blake Edwards and starring Mickey Rooney. On tap for Saturday is the evocative 1960 melodrama "Strangers When We Meet" with Novak and Kirk Douglas as illicit lovers, and the 1956 comedy "The Solid Gold Cadillac" with Judy Holliday and Paul Douglas. www.lacma.org
The American Cinematheque presents the U.S. premiere Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre of the new animated "Star Wars: The Clone Wars." A benefit for the Cinematheque, director Dave Filoni and producer Catherine Winder will attend.
Tuesday, the Cinematheque honors the late composer Peter Ivers and the release of his biography with a restored print of David Lynch's seminal 1977 "Eraserhead," for which Ivers wrote the song "In Heaven." A discussion with Josh Frank, author of "In Heaven Everything Is Fine," will follow. www.
susan.king@latimes.com
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
ANGELENO MAGAZINE: LONG AND SHORT OF IT
Angeleno Magazine The Long and Short of It
The HollyShorts Film Festival started in a tiny, hole-in-the wall theatre in Hollywood four years ago with just 23 films on the roster, but this month, it moves to the Egyptian with more than 70 domestic and international entries. Founded by industry insiders Daniel sol and Theo Dumont (who work, respectively, in distribution at Lionsgate and public relations at MGM), the festival is now gunning to be L.A.’s own Sundance with big names and big independent spirit. Josh Brolin is making his directorial debut with X, a film starring his daughter, eden. David Arquette also stars in an opening-night film, and even Jessica Biel gets in on the action, as both star and producer for a flick called Hole in the Paper Sky. The founding duo---who were basketball teammates while attending high school in Miami---additionally host monthly screenings at the echo Park Film Center, where “higher-ranked entries that don’t make the cut for the festival have the option of screening,” says Dumont. That means the HollyShorts community is a year-round platform and not just a one-off summer celebration. August 7-10. Fri-Sun., times vary. Tickets $10. At the Egyptian theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood and the Laemmle Sunset 5, 8000 Sunset Blvd. , West Hollywood. www.hollyshorts.com ---Alexis Johnson
HOLLYSHORTS TO HONOR DAVID LYNCH, PAUL HAGGIS AND ACTRESS PAULA GARCES
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL TO HONOR DAVID LYNCH, PAUL HAGGIS AND ACTRESS PAULA GARCES AT OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION EVENT
LOS ANGELES August 7, 2008--- The organizers of HollyShorts announced today three special awards that will be presented at the 4th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival opening night celebration, which takes place on Thursday, August 7. Creative mastermind David Lynch (Eraserhead, Mulholland Drive) will be honored with the 2008 HollyShorts Visionary Award. Award-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis (Crash, In the Valley of Elah) will be honored with the 2008 HollyShorts Outstanding Achievement in Film Award and actress Paula Garces (Harold and Kumar, “Knight Rider”) will be honored with the 2008 HollyShorts Future Star Award.
The awards will be presented during the festivals special opening night celebration which takes place at Egyptian theatre in Hollywood in conjunction with the American Cinematheque. The HollyShorts Film Festival opening night celebration begins at 8pm and will be hosted by Jill Simonian, correspondent “Dailies” for ReelzChannel. The event will feature a number of high profile short film projects including "Hole in the Paper Sky," produced by and starring Jessica Biel and directed by Bill Purple, "Nosebleed," starring David Arquette and directed by Jeff Vespa, as well as the Hollywood premiere of actor Josh Brolin's short film "X." HollyShorts opening night will also feature “Verboten” by Martin Keegan, “The Outlaw Emmett Deemus” by Stephan S. Fleet and “ Red Princess Blues Animated: The Book of Violence” by Dan Cregan.
In addition to Lynch’s Visionary Award for his dedication to craft and the art of filmmaking, HollyShorts is partnering with The David Lynch Foundation to launch The HollyShorts David Lynch Foundation Student Short film competition. The contest, which launches in January will call for high school and college short film short films 15 minutes and under, which will be selected and screened during the 2009 HollyShorts Film Festival. A portion of the proceeds will go to The David Lynch Foundation. In the past year, the Foundation has provided millions of dollars for thousands of students, teachers, and parents to learn to meditate. The Foundation also provides funds for independent research institutions to assess the effects of the program on creativity, intelligence, brain functioning, academic performance, ADHD and other learning disorders, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.
Paul Haggis is the recipient of the 2008 HollyShorts Outstanding Achievement in Film Award for transcending a dream into one of the most compelling and successful careers in Hollywood. Paula Garces is a fast rising actress in Hollywood. With starring roles in the Harold and Kumar franchise, she will next make her appearance on NBC’s upcoming series “Knight Rider.” She will be presented the 2008 Future Star Award by the late legendary filmmaker Stanley Kramer’s wife Karen Sharpe-Kramer and her daughter actress Katharine "Kat" Kramer.
HollyShorts has several events taking place in the Hollywood area during the 4th Annual Festival. On Friday, August 8 there will be 11 music videos in competiation during the festival’s inaugural music video celebration at Nacional in Hollywood. August 9-10 will feature 50 short films in competition during special screenings at Laemmle's Sunset 5 theatres 10:15am-7:30pm
Tickets for the HollyShorts opening night celebration are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting Fandango at www.fandango.com or the American Cinematheque website at www.americancinematheque.com.
About HollyShorts
HollyShorts is an organization devoted to showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe, advancing the careers of filmmakers through screenings, networking events, and various panel and forums. The HollyShorts Film festival showcases the top short films produced 30- minutes or less. For more information, please visit www.hollyshorts.com.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
