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Like Dandelion Dust
Drama/Feature/Featured/Opening Night Film
Jack and Molly Campbell (Cole Hauser and Kate Levering) are a happy couple enjoying an idyllic life with their six-year-old, adopted son Joey (Maxwell Perry Cotton) in Florida, when a phone call turns their world is turned upside down. Joey's biological father (Barry Pepper) has just been released from prison. He is ready to start his life over with his wife Wendy (Mira Sorvino) and their son. A judge's quick decision deals a devastating blow to the Campbell family: Joey must be returned to his biological parents. In the days that follow, the Campbell's scramble to devise a plan to keep their son. They could take Joey and simply disappear... LIKE DANDELION DUST. * Stars Academy Award Winner Mira Sorvino, Emmy and Golden Globe Nominated Barry Pepper & Cole Hauser * "WINNER" Best of Fest - Palm Springs International Film Festival * "WINNER" Audience Choice Awards - Sonoma, Vail & Sedona Film Festivals
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That Evening Sun
Closing Night Film/Drama/Feature/Featured
Based on a story by William Gay, Scott Teems' THAT EVENING SUN is a classic tale of men and the land. Abner Meecham (Hal Holbrook) is an aging Tennessee farmer who leaves his retirement community to return to his land and get back to work. Upon his arrival, Meecham discovers Lonzo Choat (Ray McKinnon), an old nemesis, has moved onto his farm with his family in the hopes of buying the place out from under his feet. When their paths collide, things go from bad to worse in this tense, award-winning drama. * "WINNER" - over 10 Audience Choice Awards * 'Official Selection' - SXSW, Sarasota, Atlanta & Newport Film Festivals
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The Boys Are Back
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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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