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Thursday, March 6, 2008

9th Annual Malibu International Film Festival Announces Line–Up

 The 9th Annual Malibu International Film Festival, scheduled to take place, April 4-6, 2008 in Malibu, California, announces on Monday the complete official selection of films to premiere and screen at this years prestigious boutique festival.  Frank Giarmona, Festival Creative Director announced today “Malibu Film Festival is a destination festival that offers something for everyone.  This is both a community and a film industry event.” Several Malibu films and filmmakers are involved in this year’s festival. Malibu will screen up to 30 new independent films over the three-day festival including many world, north American, west coast and Los Angeles premieres.

Screenings & Special Events:
-Opening Night Films “Sliding Liberia” & “The Run” @ Malibu High School
-Opening Night Party @ Malibu West Beach Club
-Week End Film Screenings @ Malibu High School
-Malibu Filmmaker Spotlights @ Malibu High School
-Special Events @ Malibu High School
-Awards Presentation @ Malibu High School
-Closing Night Film @ Malibu High School
-Awards Party @ Taverna Tony’s

For information about films and specials events go to: www.MalibuFilmFestival.com

 Box Office:
TicketWeb.com
1-866-468-3399

Sponsors: Barbara Streisand, Pierce Brosnan, Keely Shaye Smith, Stephen Disson, Taverna Tony’s, Malibu West Beach Club, Heineken.  Malibu Film Foundation is a California non-profit dedicated to assisting emerging artists to reach their potential.  To help ensure the future of the Malibu Film Foundation, make a donation and sponsor the MFF by contacting the festival on-line or via telephone (310) 699-9760. 

Information about obtaining press credentials is in the press section of the
website www.MalibuFilmFestival.com

 Malibu Film Festival – The Premiere Independent Film Festival
UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT MALIBU FILM FESTIVAL:
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Wednesday, March 13, 2008

Malibu International Film Festival Announces Films & Special Events

Notables performances by: Danny Glover, Michael Madsen, Richard Chamberlain, Vinnie Jones, Robert Forster, Eloise Dejoria, Dominic Scott Kay, Kevin Bacon, Creed Bratton, Kyle Gass, Carol Potter, Sam Huntington, Zachary Levi, Emy Coligado, Tony Hale, Lauryn Hill, Ziggy Marley, Damian Marley, Rita Marley, Stephen Marley

 Box Office:  TicketWeb.com  1-866-468-3399

Patrons of the Arts: Barbara Streisand, Pierce Brosnan, Keely Shaye Smith, Stephen Disson, Marty Katz, Campbell Katz, Tony Koursaris

Sponsors:  Taverna Tony’s, Malibu West Beach Club, Tequila Casa Robles, Heineken, Wexler Video, Birns & Sawyer, Wow Creations, Netwood Communications, Body Rehab Center Malibu, HRL, Money Mailer, SteelDeck, SIR, Marty Katz Productions.  Malibu Film Foundation is a California non-profit 501c3 dedicated to assisting emerging artists to reach their potential.  

Information about obtaining press credentials:
http://www.malibufilmfestival.com/public/festival/press.php

FULL EVENT SCHEDULE & FILM DESCRIPTIONS ON-LINE AT: http://www.MalibuFilmFestival.com

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March 24, 2008

9^th Malibu International Film Festival Honors Michael Madsen

The ninth edition of the Malibu International Film Festival announces actor and Malibu resident; Michael Madsen will be honored on closing night April 6^th for Madsen’s achievements in the art of acting.  Past MIFF acting award recipients include: Pierce Brosnan, Nick Nolte, Shirley Shirley MacLaine, Malcolm Macdowell & Charles Bronson.

Madsen gained attention from critics and fans from his performances in notable independent films such as Reservoir Dogs, Sin City & Kill Bill.  Madsen's acting career started at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, where he served as an apprentice actor under John Malkovich. Soon after his apprenticeship, he was cast in a small role in his first movie War Games (1983). He moved to Los Angeles and appeared in a series of minor film roles, including playing baseball player Bump Bailey in The Natural, a deranged killer in Kill Me Again (1989), and Susan Sarandon's tough but touching boyfriend "Jimmy" in Thelma & Louise (1991). He played a razor-wielding, sadistic ex-con and jewel thief, "Mr. Blonde", in the film Reservoir Dogs. Subsequently, Madsen was cast in a variety of supporting roles in major studio films, including Free Willy, Mulholland Falls, Species, and the critically-acclaimed Donnie Brasco.

“Like many filmmakers, I started my adventures in independent filmmaking writing characters into my screenplays in hopes that Michael Madsen would be in the cast.  Michael Madsen is an inspiration to the independent film world and we are proud to honor one of Malibu’s own.”  - MIFF Founder, David Katz

Closing Night Film:
-Michael Madsen’s film Strength & Honour (2007) will screen at 5:00PM Sunday April 6^th at MHS theater 30215 Morning View Drive Malibu CA 90265. 

MIFF Awards:
-The MIFF Awards will take place at 7:00PM at MHS theater $20.00. 

Closing Night Party:
-The MIFF closing night party will be hosted at Taverna Tony’s at 9:00PM .

Tickets:  $10 closing night film / $20 film and awards/ $50 film, awards and party/ $100 film, awards, party & dinner.  Box Office:  TicketWeb.com  1-866-468-3399

Full Event Schedule & Film Descriptions On-Line At: http://www.MalibuFilmFestival.com

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