http://othervenicefilmfestival.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:25:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_793" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Oct. 11th, 2009 - Flavorpill Article"][/caption] The sixth annual Other Venice Film Festival might be less international than Italy's version, but it's no less prestigious. Past Maverick Spotlight Award recipients include Werner Herzog and Roger Corman, and now, the enfant terrible of American cinema, Oliver Stone, is ... http://othervenicefilmfestival.com/press-coverage/film-festival/ [caption id="attachment_656" align="alignleft" width="125" caption="Christopher Hall"][/caption] Christopher Hall is our featured artist this year. His work will be on display at our Digital Domain location throughout the festival. He composes his paintings from natural subjects and uses strong contrasts. Christopher’s paintings convey a dynamic depiction of biomorphic imagery and symbolism. His unique point of view ... http://othervenicefilmfestival.com/spotlight/featured-artist/ The OVFF is extraordinarily honored to present Mr. Oliver Stone with our prestigious Maverick Spotlight Award at this year’s sixth annual Other Venice Film Festival. This award is presented to a film producer or director who, through their exemplary filmmaking career, has paid tribute to the unique history and creative ... http://othervenicefilmfestival.com/spotlight/2009-maverick-spotlight-oliver-stone/ This summer the OVFF will have booths at the Venice Music Festival as well as the Abbot Kinney Street Fair. Be sure to come out for these two fantastic events and stop by our booth to hello! The Venice Beach Music Fest 4 will be Saturday and Sunday, August 8th and ... http://othervenicefilmfestival.com/spotlight/come-out-and-see-us/ Other Venice Film Festival Sponsor support is crucial to our mission to feature local and international artists and to foster their maverick expression.  Find out how your business can help. http://othervenicefilmfestival.com/spotlight/support-ovff/ It takes a village! From taking tickets to manning the bar to making sure you find the best parking spot, volunteers are all over the place at the Festival.  Over 50 volunteers devote their time to help make the Other Venice Film Festival a successful backdrop to enjoy independent film, ... http://othervenicefilmfestival.com/spotlight/join-ovff/ The due date to get your film entered into the festival is just around the corner. All entries must be received by August 15th. To find out more information on the types of films we are looking for, please click here. [caption id="attachment_418" align="alignleft" width="192" caption="Without A Box Partner :: Submit ... http://othervenicefilmfestival.com/spotlight/submit/ The Other Venice Film Festival's Abbot Awards® Announced! by Naomi Wiggins With a huge crowd and a sense of nervous anticipation permeating the building, the 4th Annual The Other Venice Film Festival came to an impressive and tearful close Sunday light with the festive and celebratory Abbot Awards® ceremony. Beginning the end was ... http://othervenicefilmfestival.com/press-coverage/abbot-awards-announced/ This week, check out the fourth annual Other Venice Film Festival, and enjoy a community event that included the work of more than 90 filmmakers, 60 world premiere films, Q&A sessions, art, parties, live music, and performances. Highlights include actors Camryn Manheim, Steven Weber, Chris Mulkey, and many others in ... http://othervenicefilmfestival.com/press-coverage/don%e2%80%99t-miss-the-other-venice-film-festival/ The 4th Annual Other Venice Film Festival Highlights and Schedule 90 Films, 60 World Premieres, Live Music, Art and Parties OVFF is dedicated to screening full-length, short and animated films that embody the spirit, energy and diversity of Venice, CA – an epicenter for LA artists and filmmakers who continue to ... http://othervenicefilmfestival.com/press-coverage/the-ovff-this-is-a-lot-like-venice-itself/