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Dedicated to film education and exploration, the Bel-Air Film Festival offers its filmmakers access to a series of film panels, exciting music performances, and networking opportunities with some of the industry’s top professionals. Film screenings include Documentaries, Animation, Short Films, Student Film and Comedy. The festival also hosts both opening and closing night galas, this year being held on October 12th and 17th.
The lineup consists of 36 films, including 23 international premieres, one of which will take place on opening night at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. The film is My Father's Will, directed by Fraydun Manocherian. Also taking place on opening night will be a live musical performance by Chris Mann (of Glee) and Chloe Flower, accompanist. For more details about the evening's activities, go to http://www.belairfilmfestival.com/pdfs/2011%20Fourth%20Annual%20BAFF%20Announces%20Line%20Up.pdf .
BAFF is an independent international film festival recognized for celebrating cinema in one of Southern California’s most prestigious and storied communities. The Festival attracts thousands of moviegoers each year, promotes the appreciation and knowledge of film, and seeks to recognize the most creative films and individuals in the film industry each year. BAFF’s goal is to inspire filmmakers and help provide them with the resources needed to further their knowledge.
Tickets and lineup info can be found at www.belairfilmfestival.com .
Bel-Air Film Festival
October 12-17, 2011
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Luxe Sunset Hotel
11461 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
UCLA James Bridges Theater
Melnitz Hall 1409
Los Angeles, CA