OTHER VENICE FILM FESTIVAL

THE OTHER VENICE FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS
FOR ITS NINTH SEASON  OCTOBER 12-14TH 2012


WHAT:    The OTHER VENICE FILM FESTIVAL, dedicated to screening full-length, short and animated films that embody the spirit, energy and diversity of Venice, CA, returns for its Ninth season featuring more than 60 filmmakers & ten countries.

WHY:    Venice, CA has always been an epicenter for LA artists and filmmakers who continue to pave the way toward expanding the language of underground, alternative cinema. The OTHER VENICE FILM FESTIVAL bridges the community of Venice and that of greater LA together in a wild, exciting, fun-filled weekend of movies and mayhem.
     
WHERE: Beyond Baroque 681 Venice Blvd ,Venice, CA, 310-463-0275 October 12-14 2012(Friday-Sunday)
       
   
WHEN:    Opening Night Friday, October 12, 2012 RED CARPET BREE WALK 
6:00 p     Doors Open ; live band performance by NATURAL HI-FI
8:00 p     World premiere of "Ballad Of Danko Jones" opening (short film)
                Starring Elijah Wood ,Ralph Macchio,Selma Blair,Lemmy Kimster, Jena Malone                        
                Underbelly Blues Starring, Elizabeth Croydon,Seamus Reed,Marc Hatchell, Nathan Hurd; Tarantino Production (feature)
                Q & A with the Filmmakers
10:00 p   Opening Party with DJ Michael Stackhouse, live performance art, food & libations from the great chefs of Venice
                in Outdoor Patio.

    Films in Competition Saturday, October 13, 2012
10:00 a    Youth Short Film Section
1:00 p     World Premieres of The Predator's Returns (Short) Warren Steven's Tribute Series
2:00 p     World Premiere No Body's Child, Troy Naked Boy's Dances & Chick Flick,Spirit & Diversity Series  (Alternative  Film)
4:30 p     World  Premiere Roadmap to Apartheid  Feature Film Political Section          
6:30 p     World  Premiere Bring on the Mountain Rocumentary( Danko Jones)
9:00 p     Music Video Series; The Me, Albino Rain Drop World Premiere  & Live performance byVenice Rock Star.. Stevie Starlight
    Brendan Benson (Raconteurs) singer/songwriter toured the United States backed by musicians Brad Pemberton (The Pinkhearts, Ryan
                Adams), and Jonathan Auer and Ken Stringfellow of The Posies/Big Star. (AFTERPARTY INSIDE/OUTSIDE screening

    Closing Ceremonies Sunday October 14th, 2012 @  Beyond Barque Venice Blvd. Venice
1p            World Premieres of The Predator's Returns (Short) Warren Steven's Tribute Series
           
2:30p      World Premiere International  Short Film Series 
6 :00p     Trailer Park Jesus Feature in Competition
8:00p      Out Door Screening: "Webtel.mobi Intercontinental Challenge" is a documentary on the world's first attempted intercontinental flight by piloted
                jet-wing - between Africa and Europe over the North Atlantic Ocean. Free To The Public

9-10 p     Abbot Awards Awards Ceremony & Closing Party - Live performance by local band SHIP OF RISING SUN …FREE TO PUBLIC
   
HOW:    Tickets Available Through Other Venice Film Festival Website Line, 310.463-0275
    Day of tickets will be sold at the door (based on availability)
    Cost: $10 for single event ticket; $35 online $40@Door opening night screening and reception ,Abbot Awards: complimentary
   
CONTACT Reuben De La Casas Director of OVFF / Media Relations 310-806-2181                   
                                                
For more information, log onto http://othervenicefilmfestival.com
Like No Other…….