Hip Hop Legend Biz Markie Confirmed to Dj Closing Night
Organizers Also Unveil 2 Super Panels and Official Festival Jury
July 24, 2007 (Press Release) --
HOLLYWOOD, CA July 24, 2007---The organizers HollyShorts (hollyshorts.com) announced today popular LATV network VJ Viviana Vigil will host the 3rd Annual HollyShorts Film Festival, which takes place August 11-12 at Cinespace Digital Superclub in Hollywood. Vigil can currently be seen hosting several shows on LATV, the nation's first bilingual music/entertainment network, including “Drive Thru” and “LATV Does Hollywood.”
The organization also confirmed Hip Hop legend Biz Markie will headline as the DJ for the festival’s closing night reception on Sunday, August 12. The HollyShorts opening night reception featuring the Hollywood premiere of Adrian Grenier’s short film “Euthanasia” takes place on Friday, August 10 at Nacional in Hollywood.
In making the announcement, Festival Director and co-founder Daniel Sol said: “It’s a testament to the growth of HollyShorts to have an esteemed host such as Viviana Vigil and the legendary Hip Hop impresario Biz Markee spinning at the event. We are looking forward to providing the industry, filmmakers and community of film enthusiasts with an action packed weekend of panels and networking opportunities.”
HollyShorts Film Festival will also feature two high profile industry Super Panels.
Saturday, August 11 at 3pm, the festival will host:
“How Making or Acting in a Short Film Can Affect Your Career”
Moderated by Elliott Kotek, Editor of Moving Pictures Magazine. Panelists: Actor Joey Naber (Academy Award Winning short film “West Bank Story”); Award winning animator Michael Attardi; Casting Director Ivy Eisenberg; Actor Richard Riehle (“Office Space”); Actor Alex Sol (“Taking Lives”, “American History X”) and Writer/Director/Producer Alex Ferrari.
On Sunday, August 12, at 3:50pm, the festival will host:
“Packaging, Promoting, Marketing and Distributing Your Project in the Digital Era”
Moderated by Stuart Altman, Vice President, Film Industry Network. Panelists: Mark Stoloraf, instructor, No Budget Film School, Entertainment Power Lawyers Greg Bernstein, Law offices of Greg Bernstein), Paul Battista, Esq., Partner, MindFusion Law Corporation and Mychal Wilson, Esq., Partner, MindFusion Law Corporation.
The organizers of HollyShorts have also confirmed this year’s official festival jury. The HollyShorts 2007 jury includes the following:
Writer/Director Philippe Casseus (“Sleeper”); Peter Facer Productions founder Peter Facer; Independent Film Producer Evan Ferrante (“Across The Hall”); Writer Elliott Owen (Produced and Directed "The Chamelion"); Chill Films’ Ariana Jackson; Actor Joey Naber; Writer/Director Producer Vince Parenti (“The Longest Yard Sale”); Founding editor and creative director of Stash Magazine Stephen Price; ReelWorld Film Festival Co-Founder, Vice President Ramona Ramtej; and Independent Filmmakers Alliance (IFA) Head of Media Relations Naomi Wiggins.
Attendees are encouraged to RSVP for the opening night reception by emailing: (RSVP@hollyshorts.com). Advanced tickets are available now and can be purchased by visiting www.hollyshorts.com. Festival passes are $20 per day. For a limited time only, festival attendees can take advantage of the online exclusive two-day pass for $30.
The organization also confirmed Hip Hop legend Biz Markie will headline as the DJ for the festival’s closing night reception on Sunday, August 12. The HollyShorts opening night reception featuring the Hollywood premiere of Adrian Grenier’s short film “Euthanasia” takes place on Friday, August 10 at Nacional in Hollywood.
In making the announcement, Festival Director and co-founder Daniel Sol said: “It’s a testament to the growth of HollyShorts to have an esteemed host such as Viviana Vigil and the legendary Hip Hop impresario Biz Markee spinning at the event. We are looking forward to providing the industry, filmmakers and community of film enthusiasts with an action packed weekend of panels and networking opportunities.”
HollyShorts Film Festival will also feature two high profile industry Super Panels.
Saturday, August 11 at 3pm, the festival will host:
“How Making or Acting in a Short Film Can Affect Your Career”
Moderated by Elliott Kotek, Editor of Moving Pictures Magazine. Panelists: Actor Joey Naber (Academy Award Winning short film “West Bank Story”); Award winning animator Michael Attardi; Casting Director Ivy Eisenberg; Actor Richard Riehle (“Office Space”); Actor Alex Sol (“Taking Lives”, “American History X”) and Writer/Director/Producer Alex Ferrari.
On Sunday, August 12, at 3:50pm, the festival will host:
“Packaging, Promoting, Marketing and Distributing Your Project in the Digital Era”
Moderated by Stuart Altman, Vice President, Film Industry Network. Panelists: Mark Stoloraf, instructor, No Budget Film School, Entertainment Power Lawyers Greg Bernstein, Law offices of Greg Bernstein), Paul Battista, Esq., Partner, MindFusion Law Corporation and Mychal Wilson, Esq., Partner, MindFusion Law Corporation.
The organizers of HollyShorts have also confirmed this year’s official festival jury. The HollyShorts 2007 jury includes the following:
Writer/Director Philippe Casseus (“Sleeper”); Peter Facer Productions founder Peter Facer; Independent Film Producer Evan Ferrante (“Across The Hall”); Writer Elliott Owen (Produced and Directed "The Chamelion"); Chill Films’ Ariana Jackson; Actor Joey Naber; Writer/Director Producer Vince Parenti (“The Longest Yard Sale”); Founding editor and creative director of Stash Magazine Stephen Price; ReelWorld Film Festival Co-Founder, Vice President Ramona Ramtej; and Independent Filmmakers Alliance (IFA) Head of Media Relations Naomi Wiggins.
Attendees are encouraged to RSVP for the opening night reception by emailing: (RSVP@hollyshorts.com). Advanced tickets are available now and can be purchased by visiting www.hollyshorts.com. Festival passes are $20 per day. For a limited time only, festival attendees can take advantage of the online exclusive two-day pass for $30.
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