FILM/SNEAK PEEK : INDIE FILM WORLD CAMPING IN L.A.The third annual Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. Independent Film Festival opens April 3 with the world premiere Noun 1. world premiere - (music) the first public performance (as of a dramatic or musical work) anywhere in the world performance, public presentation - a dramatic or musical entertainment; "they listened to ten different performances"; "the play ran for 100 of ``Little City'' starring rocker Jon Bon Jovi This article or section has multiple issues: * It may need a complete rewrite to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. * It may require general cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. and actresses Penelope Ann Miller Ann Miller (April 12, 1923[1] – January 22, 2004) was an American dancer, singer and actress. Biography Early life Miller was born Johnnie Lucille Ann Collier , Annabella Sciorra and JoBeth Williams. In all, the festival will showcase 20 feature films, three feature-length documentaries and 34 shorts over five days. Together, the films paint a colorful portrait of diversity among directors. ``Little City,'' from Roberto Benabib, is about a group of San Franciscans and their romantic entanglements. Films on following nights include ``Colors Straight Up,'' a documentary about performing arts groups for inner-city L.A. youth; ``Bleached,'' about charming slackers driving from Boston to L.A.; ``Strawberry Fields,'' about a 16-year-old Japanese-American girl's pilgrimage to the camp where her parents were interned during World War II; and ``The Wright Brothers,'' a comedy about the pioneers of flight. The festival's Closing Night Gala will feature the world premiere of ``Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's,'' about the closing of the famous Los Angeles restaurant. Both the opening and closing galas will be held at the Directors Guild of America headquarters. The fest also features a program of short films directed by actors. Participants this year are Sandra Bullock (her film is ``Making Sandwiches'' and stars Matthew McConaughey and Eric Roberts); Richard Dreyfuss Richard Stephen Dreyfuss (born October 29, 1947) is an Academy Award-winning American actor. Biography Early life Dreyfuss was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Norman, an attorney and restaurateur, and Geraldine, a peace activist. ; and Rob Lowe. For ticket information, call (213) 466-1767. Or for general information, call (213) 937-9137. Last chance The charming documentary ``Frank and Ollie,'' about two legendary Disney animators who have remained best friends through decades of living side by side in La Canada Flintridge, plays for a limited engagement at Laemmle's Monica 4-Plex in Santa Monica Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. . The film will show at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sunday and March 15 and 16. It lovingly traces the careers and lives of Ollie Johnston Oliver Martin Johnston, Jr. (born October 31,1912, age 94) is a pioneer in the field of motion picture animation. He was one of Disney's Nine Old Men, and the last living member. His work was recognized with the National Medal of Arts in 2005. and Frank Thomas Frank Thomas may refer to:
In their 43-year career at the Mouse, Thomas and Johnston worked on ``Bambi,'' ``The Jungle Book,'' ``Cinderella'' and ``Alice in Wonderland.'' Both men are now in their 80s. For ticket information, call (310) 394-9741. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: The story of legendary Disney animators Ollie Johnston, left, and Frank Thomas, now neighbors in La Canada Flintridge, is told in a documentary, ``Frank and Ollie,'' showing at Laemmle's Monica 4-Plex. |
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