Malibu Film Festival April 14-18, 2005 Preview/Ticket Info/ Awards
Viceroy Opening Night Party / Maui and Sons Fashion Show
Thursday April 14th
Time: 8:00-12:00PM
Location: Viceroy 1819 Ocean Avenue Santa Monica, California.
Tickets: $25.00 (available at ticketweb.com 1(866) 468-3399)
Description: The Viceroy and Maui and Sons are generously hosting the opening night industry party of the year to celebrate the Malibu Film Festival, presented by Paul Mitchell. This night of entertainment will include a fashionably loud Maui and Sons fashion show (hair & make up by Paul Mitchell), music spun by a KCRW DJ Cathy Tamkin, and drinks sponsored by Patron Tequila and Penta Water.
Opening Night Film
Friday April 15th
Location: Aero Theatre 1328 Montana Avenue Santa Monica CA
$10 film only, $25 with party
The Victorian / Duck Duck Mousse Premiere Party
Friday April 15th
Location: The Victorian 2640 Main Street Santa Monica CA
Description: The Victorian / Duck Duck Mousse Premiere Party will follow the opening night film on April 15th. Hors d’ oeuvres will be provided by Duck Duck Mousse and local restaurants as well as coffee, tea and dessert by Urth Caffe, DJ music, sponsored drinks by Patron Tequila, Pyrat Rum, Penta Water, and wines from Twin Fin. ($25 ticket includes Opening Night Film at Aero prior to party.)
Independent Film Screenings
Friday April 15th – 17th
Location: Aero Theatre 1328 Montana Avenue Santa Monica CA
VIP Screening Pass $99 (available at ticketweb.com 1(866) 468-3399)
Granita Closing Night Awards Party brought to attendees in part by Twin Fin
Monday April 18th
Time: 7:00PM – 10:00PM
Location: Granita Malibu
Tickets $500.00 per person
Table Sponsor $5000 (10 person table, plus mention in program)
Description: The Granita Closing Night Awards Party on April 18th will be brought to attendees in part by Twin Fin, and will be held at Wolfgang Puck’s Granita in Malibu. This will be an amazing night of awards, fine food, wine and spirits, sponsored by Granita, Twin Fin, Paul Mitchell, Patron Spirits & Penta Water. This night honors Pierce Brosnan and the award-winning films and filmmakers of the 2005 Malibu Film Festival presented by Paul Mitchell. This event is a fundraiser for our charity 501 c3, Malibu Film Foundation. Tickets for this event will help ensure the future of the Malibu Film Festival. A portion of your ticket price may be tax deductible.
The following are the Winners of the Film Awards. My personal favorites were "Mad Hot Ballroom" which was very inspiring and a true excellent made documentary on Inner City Kid in New York learning Ballroom Dancing and performing & competing. Over 6000 kids are involved in this great experience which makes them less likey to get involved with drugs and crime. Also, "West Band Story" was a fantastic light hearted comedy of the Israeli-Arab situations and their dealings together and a hope for Peace.
2005 Festival Honoree
Pierce Brosnan
Achievement in the Arts
Best of Festival Feature
Audience Award
Hooligans
Dir. Lexi Alexander
Best of Festival Feature
Jury Award
Hooligans
Dir. Lexi Alexander
Best Documentary
Audience Award
Mad Hot Ballroom
Dir. Marilyn Agrelo
Best Documentary
Jury Award
Between the Bridges
Dir. Adam Ross
Best Documentary Short
Audience Award
The Hot 8
Dir. Greg Samata
Best Animated Short Film
Audience Award
The Meaning of Life
Dir. Don Hertzfeldt
Best Live-Action Short Film
Audience Award
The Big Empty
Dir. J Lisa Chang / Newton Thomas Sigel
Special Jury Award – Live Action Short
West Bank Story
Dir. Ari Sandel
Best Live -Action Short Film
Jury Award
The Fourth
Dir. Jared Varava