San Diego Film Festival 2008

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The Matador
Documentary/Feature
Matador is the epic tale of David Fandila's quest to become the world's top-ranked bullfighter. Heart-wrenching setbacks and thrilling successes dramatize 'El Fandi's' three-year journey across Spain and Latin America and into the pages of bullfighting history. More than one man's quest for greatness, Matador is a story of love -- of a son for his family, of audiences for their heroes, of a people for their cultural traditions, and of the bullfighter's paradoxical love for the majestic beast that he must kill to create his art. As David struggles to achieve his place in the pantheon of Spain's greatest bullfighters, he is confronted by those who question the place of this ancient and brutal ritual in the modern world. Filmmaker scheduled to attend.
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Morning Light
Closing Night Film/Documentary/Feature
Fifteen young sailors... six months of intense training... one chance at the brass ring. This exciting true-life documentary tells the inspiring story of a group of intrepid and daring young men and women, on the cusp of adulthood, as they embark on life's first great adventure. Racing a high-performance 52-foot sloop in the TRANSPAC, the most revered of open-ocean sailing competitions, the crew of Morning Light matches wits and skills in a dramatic 2,300-mile showdown against top professionals. From their earliest training sessions in Hawaii conducted by world-class teachers through their test of endurance on the high seas, they form an unbreakable bond in the process of becoming a singular team that is greater than the sum of its parts. Directed and edited by two of the key filmmakers responsible for the acclaimed 2004 surfing documentary Riding Giants and the recent rock documentary Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who, (co-produced and edited by Paul Crowder; directed by Mark Monroe), this film will appeal to the sense of adventure in everyone. Sponsored by San Diego Yacht Club.
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For those of you who didn't get a chance to see American Harmony at the San Diego Film Festival this past weekend, be sure to make it to their theatrical release in San Diego October 2-8th. American Harmony won "Best Documentary" during this year's Award Ceremony at the Hotel Solamar.


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Posted: Oct. 02, 2009 at 12:38PM by SDFF
2009 Festival Award Winners
AWARDS

Congratulations to our 2009 Award Recipients:
  • Best Narrative Feature - Formosa Betrayed
  • Best Documentary - American Harmony
  • Best Short Film - True Beauty This Night
  • Best Music Video - Reilly’s “Sunlight” directed by David Altrogge
  • Best San Diego Film - Wyland Earth Day by Chris Morrow
  • Best Screenplay - Shem Bitterman, The Job
  • Best Actor - James Van Der Beek, Formosa Betrayed
  • Best Actress - Mira Sorvino, Like Dandelion Dust
  • Indie Icon Award - Seymour Cassel
  • Audience Choice Award Feature - Reach for Me
  • Audience Choice Award Documentary - Jesse's Story
Posted: Oct. 02, 2009 at 12:20PM by SDFF
2009 - Sneak Peak
We are in full gear to produce the best San Diego Film Festival you have ever attended. Save the dates of September 23 - 27 as this is one year you won't want to miss.

While our line-up won't be officially announced until September 1st, I'll let you in on a few secrets.
1. We have over 85 film premieres lined up for your viewing enjoyment. World premieres (like The Job with Ron Perleman and Repo with Jason Mewes and Ben Gourley), 2009 Sundance favorites like Adventures of Power, and "See It First" studio fares like The Boys Are Back, starring Clive Owen.

2. There will be more filmmakers and celebrity guests in attendance than ever before. Join us for A Special Evening With Richard Dreyfuss, and award presentation to Seymour Cassel, plus Q&A sessions with the following: William Shatner, James Van der Beek, Jason Mewes, Barry Pepper, Cole Hauser, Adrienne Barbeau, Lacey Chabert and many more.

3. We've slashed pass prices. $59 let's you see 85 films. $89 gives you an All Access Pass to 85 films plus five nights of parties! Plus if you purchase your All Access pass before September 1st, you will receive a special invitation to our VIP Lights, Camera, Fashion Party at Bloomingdale's September 17th.

What are you waiting for?
Posted: Aug. 20, 2009 at 5:06PM by SDFF
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