Film Festivals September through December 2009
Cinecon Classic Film Festival
A 5-day celebration of movies, specializing in rare, unusual and unjustly forgotten movies from the silent and early sound era. It features screenings of over 30 classic films, celebrity guests and film book and movie memorabilia shows. Most films are screened in 35mm and silent films include live piano accompaniment.When: Labor Day Weekend, Sept 3-7, 2009
Where:The Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd, LA 90028; Banquet and film book and Memorabilia Shows are at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel.
Cost: ($20 membership required to buy tickets) Day Passes are $25-$30, $80 Festival Pass, $85 Celebrity Banquet, $150 Festival+Banquet
Info: www.cinecon.org
SoCal Independent Film Festival
The event awards independent films and screenplays, and features speakers, workshops, Q&As and panel discussions.When: Main event September 14-23, 2009, free monthly screenings March - August
Where:Huntington Beach, CA
Cost: TBA
Info: 323-851-9100, www.socalfilmfest.com
Annual Artivist Film Festival
The Artivist Film Festival screens around 70 films that are activist in nature, and is a forum for filmmakers, artists, and musicians who use their work to create a global social consciousness, specifically in the arenas of environmental awareness, animal rights, human rights, and children’s advocacy. Hollywood is one stop on a multi-country film festival tour.When: October 8-11, 2009
Where: The Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
Cost: TBA
Sponsor: The Artivist Collective
Info: 310-712-1222, www.artivist.us
Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF)
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival is a ten-day event held at the historic Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, home of the American Cinematheque. The festivities begin with the premiere presentation of an award-winning film, followed by a gala where attendees feast and make merry in an ambiance inspired by the presented film, and dance into the night to the rhythm of a live band.When: Oct 11-16, 2009
Where: Various locations, Hollywood
Cost: TBD
Sponsor: LALIFF
Info: 323-469-1074, www.latinofilm.org
Hollywood Film Festival
Week-long international film festival with a star-studded awards ceremony in Hollywood.When: October 21-26, 2009
Where: ArcLight Cinemas, 6360 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood
Cost: varies
Sponsors: Starz
Info: www.hollywoodawards.com
AFI Fest
The longest running film festival in LA, AFI Fest shows over 100 films from all over the world for 10 days every November.When: Oct 30 - Nov 7, 2009
Where: ArcLight Cinemas, 6360 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood
Cost: varies
Sponsors: American Film Institute
Info: www.afi.com
International Student Film Festival Hollywood
The International Student Film Festival Hollywood offers student filmmakers from all over the world a unique opportunity to gain the recognition of film industry leaders, creating career development opportunities in their home countries as well as in the United States.When: Nov 6-8, 2009
Where: NOHO Arts District, North Hollywood
Cost: TBD
Sponsor: CRA / LA
Info: 818-506-1066, www.isffhollywood.org
