Burbank International Film Festival

Launch Party / Fundraiser for Burbank International Film Festival

nimda — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:44:24 +0000

SATURDAY APRIL 28th

Hollywood Tower – Rooftop Terrace
6200 Franklin Ave. (Hollywood Hills)

6:00pm – 12:00am (Valet Parking)

Launch Party and Fundraiser for Burbank International Film Festival

Hosted Bar / Tray Passed Hor D’Oeuvres/ Desserts

Media Red Carpet / Celebrities

Ladies: Glamorous Evening Gowns or Cocktail Dresses
Gentlemen: Tuxedos or Dark Suits

Donation: $40 in advance / $50 door (tax deductible)

An amazing 360 degree view of Hollywood from Rooftop

Send a check or money order payable to:

Burbank International Film Festival
2600 W. Olive Ave.
Burbank CA 91505

Comedy Shorts Contest at The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club

nimda — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

COMEDY SHORTS CONTEST at THE JON LOVITZ COMEDY CLUB
THURSDAY APRIL 19TH – UNIVERSAL CITY WALK @ 7:00PM

Tickets are only $10 and VIP Valet Parking is only $3

The Comedy Shorts contest runs once a month from March to August. Selected shorts (including webisodes and Youtube videos) will be screened and judged (by audience ballot) with the top two shorts from each month qualifying for the final contest taking place during the Burbank International Film Festival. 7:00pm–8:00pm Happy Hour Mixer, ($3 beers and appetizer specials). Come right from work and Mix and Mingle with other filmmakers. 8:00pm-9:30pm Comedy Shorts Contest with Special Guest Host, Impressionist Jim Meskimen. Tickets are only $10 (get them online) or at the door. $3 VIP Valet Parking.

Get a group of friends together and help kick-off the The Burbank International Film Festival with some food, fun, libations and laughs. The entry fee is $10 per film, webisode, or video with a maximum running time of 20 minutes. Unlike the actual film festival, comedy shorts do not have to have been made in the last two years, they just need to be really funny. However, these entries only qualify for the Road to Burbank Comedy Contest and not for the actual film festival. A separate withoutabox submission and entry fee is required for the festival, and those short films, webisodes or Youtube videos can run up to 50 minutes in length.

So potentially, your comedic short film has two chances to win big. So submit your hilarious work of art now, and get your film on The Road To Burbank!

Send in your DVD, submit the Video Link with your entry fee, or just give it to us the night of the event.

Please make checks or money orders payable to:

The Burbank International Film Festival
2600 W. Olive Ave. 5th Floor
Burbank Ca. 91505

We’ll see you at the Kick-off Party on Thursday March 15th!

The Secrets to Film Distribution Seminar

nimda — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:15:24 +0000

The Burbank International Film Festival presents: “THE SECRETS TO FILM DISTRIBUTION: Get Your Movie Distributed Now!” – Sign Up Here!

JEROME COURSHON’S MASTER CLASS
Film Producer & Distribution Expert Jerome Courshon knows the ‘game’of distribution as a Producer in the trenches. From his film festival journeys to self-releasing his first movie into theaters (God, Sex & Apple Pie) to securing distribution with Warner Bros. It’s this real world “what works, what doesn’t” approach that he is able to share with fellow filmmakers to help them attain success. Courshon has assisted hundreds of Producers & Directors with achieving real distribution through his classes, speaking engagements and private consultations.

Marriott Hotel Burbank - 2500 Hollywood Way Burbank, Ca 91505

The distribution process is not as difficult as people think when you really know how it all works, and how to make it work for you. Initially, Courshon was like most other veteran producers who have learned the insider-knowledge of successful distribution, “Don’t share it with anyone!” However, after the persistent urging and badgering by colleagues to share this closely-held knowledge with other Producers, Directors and Filmmakers, “THE SECRETS TO DISTRIBUTION: Get Your Movie Distributed Now!” was launched. Take advantage of this one-of-a-kind seminar and get your film the distribution it deserves. If you are unable to attend in person, you can purchase the complete 9 DVD set of this incredible and comprehensive course to view at home. Courshon has written primers and articles on distribution for MovieMaker Magazine, Indie Slate Magazine, Film Festival Today and many other film publications and is the Director of Film Distribution for The Burbank International Film Festival.

Opening Night Gala – Celebrating Diversity and Women In Film

nimda — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:35:21 +0000

The Burbank International Film Festival is proud to support Women In Film as well as diversity in television and motion pictures. To be socially conscious, and raise awareness concerning issues such as gender, physical disability, sexual orientation and age discrimination. The Burbank International Film Festival is proud announce the advanced screening of the Documentary “Cinemability” for the Opening Night Gala. “Cinemability” examines the ever-changing portrayals of disability story lines in film, TV and advertising and examines the media and its effect on transforming the societal inclusion of those with disabilities.The Opening Night Gala will begin with a VIP Reception, Celebrity/Media Red Carpet, Screening and Q & A with the filmmakers and cast. The screening will be followed by a star-studded Opening Night Party.

The Burbank International Film Festival Screens at AMC Theaters

nimda — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:00:25 +0000

The Burbank International Film Festival is once again grateful to be partnering with the AMC Theaters in Historic Downtown Burbank. All AMC theaters in the Burbank Media Center are now completely digital and we are honored to be screening this years BIFF official selections at both the AMC Burbank 16 (125 E. Palm Ave.), as well as the AMC Town Center 6 (770 North 1st Street).

BIFF Honors Diversity in Film

nimda — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:30:59 +0000

The Burbank International Film Festival is proud to support diversity in television and motion pictures. To be socially conscious and raise awareness concerning issues such as gender, physical disability, sexual orientation and age discrimination. The Burbank International Film Festival is proud announce the advanced screening of the Documentary “Cinemability” to launch the Opening Night Festivities. “Cinemability” examines the ever-changing portrayals of disability story lines in film, TV and advertising and examines the media and its effect on transforming the societal inclusion of those with disabilities. The Opening Night Gala will begin with a VIP Reception, Celebrity/Media Red Carpet, screening and Q & A with the filmmakers and cast. The screening will be followed by a star-studded Opening Night Party hosted by UCB Spokesman RJ Mitte (“Breaking Bad”). RJ has lived with Cerebal Palsy since childhood.

STUDIO SCREENING PREMIER NIGHT (TBD)

nimda — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:44:45 +0000

Every night the Festival will screen a “Centerpiece Film” or Studio Premier. Each night will have a separate Celebrity Host, VIP Reception, Media Red Carpet, and Screening followed by a Q & A with the actors and filmmakers, and Festival After Party.

DAY OF ANIMATION

nimda — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:00:49 +0000

BIFF is proud to screen a full day of animated shorts and feature films that will be fun for the whole family. A “Centerpiece Film” will be screened with a Q & A with the filmmakers, preceded by a Media Red Carpet. The Day of Animation will be immediately followed by The Night of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror.

Night of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror

nimda — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:00:21 +0000

Last years Night of Science Fiction Fantasy & Horror was a real Scream! This year is going to be even scarier as The Burbank International Film Festival honors these horrific genres with a VIP Reception, Celebrity/Media Red Capet, a Centerpiece Film, several blocks of genre short films, and a killer AFTER PARTY. Last year the party was sponsored by TDJ Studios, a local production company whose 6,000 sq. ft. facility hosted a private celebrity cocktail party. The guests were then spirited away by limousine to the Burbank AMC Theaters for a star-studded screening and Q & A of the independent fan film, Star Trek: Of God’s & Men directed by Star Trek: Voyager star, Tim Russ. Following the screening, everyone transported back to the Studio for the galactic After Party where Tim’s Band rocked the house. Mascarade Liquer was the drink sponsor along with a full bar of interplanetary intoxications and full buffet to handle even the most ravenous of ghoulish appetites. Dessert sponsor Saloon Sweets delighted everyone with custom made cupcakes with alien, vampire and werewolf decorations. Even bigger surprise are planned this year, as we return to TDJ for a howling good time. Get your festival tickets early, this event will sell out!

DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM

nimda — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:24 +0000

Documentary Films will be celebrated and showcased on Sunday afternoon and the day will end with a “Centerpiece Film” screening with a Q & A with the filmmakers. Directly following the screening of the final Documentary, will be the Closing Night Gala Awards Show (in a separate location).