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Burbank Film Festival
The Burbank International Film Festival (BIFF) is an annual film festival held since 2009 in Burbank, California, United States. It was founded by Val Tonione, and awards are distributed to filmmakers that have focused on social and environmental issues. 2009 It ran from March 22 to 29 at the Woodbury University. 2010 It ran from July 31 to August 7 at the Woodbury University. The winners were: *Best Feature Film: ''Charlie Valentine'' *Best Short Film: ''True Beauty, This Night'' *Best Documentary: ''Gus, An American Icon'' *Best Student Film: ''Jale'' *Best Film Noir: ''Sage'' *Best Animated Short: ''Skylight'' *Best Drama: ''Tick Tock'' ( Tracey Birdsall) *Best Western: ''The Sierra'' *Best Music Video: "City of Noise" *Best Foreign Film: ''Andheri'' *Best Sci-Fi Comedy: ''Fudgy Wudgy Fudge Face'' and ''The Adventures of Zion Man & The Supreme Commander'' *Best Sci-Fi: ''Enigma'' *Best Commercial: HBO's ''The Deal Breaker'' and Levi's' ''True Love Ad'' *Best Cinematography: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burbank, California
Burbank is a city in the southeastern end of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Located northwest of downtown Los Angeles, Burbank has a population of 107,337. The city was named after David Burbank, who established a sheep ranch there in 1867. Billed as the "Media Capital of the World" and only a few miles northeast of Hollywood, numerous media and entertainment companies are headquartered or have significant production facilities in Burbank, including Warner Bros. Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, Nickelodeon Animation Studio, The Burbank Studios, Cartoon Network Studios with the West Coast branch of Cartoon Network, and Insomniac Games. The broadcast network The CW is also headquartered in Burbank. The Hollywood Burbank Airport was the location of Lockheed's Skunk Works, which produced some of the most secret and technologically advanced airplanes, including the U-2 spy planes that uncovered Soviet Union missile components ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Mora
Kenneth Oscar Mora (born December 17, 1960) is an American graphic novel publisher, screenplay writer, director, producer, and voice actor. In film, he is best known for creating the computer-animated shorts entitled ''Magnum Farce:'' (2009, 2011) and the mixed-media ''Your Face Global Jam'' (2017). In publishing, Mora is creator/producer of the serialized Comic Book and subsequent Graphic Novel biography of Caravaggio ''Caravaggio: A Light Before The Darkness'' (2015,2019). Mora is also executive producer of ''Adventures in Plymptoons'' (2012) the official biographical documentary of animator Bill Plympton, and associate producer of Revengeance (2017) the feature animated film by Plympton and Jim Lujan. Early life Mora was born in Hollywood, the youngest of two siblings. His father, Oscar Mora, is a native of Costa Rica, Central America. His mother, Betty Paulina Wood y Meza, was also a native of Costa Rica, and emigrated to the United States in 1957. His parents met in Los ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayne Heitmeyer
Jayne Heitmeyer is a Canadian actress appearing in many science fiction and horror movies and TV shows. Heitmeyer was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She is known for playing Lt. Briony Branca in the second season of ''Night Man'', Jessie Jaworski in the 1990s TV series ''Sirens'' and Renee Palmer in Gene Roddenberry's '' Earth: Final Conflict''. Heitmeyer attended the International School of Geneva, John Abbott College in Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec and McGill University McGill University (french: link=no, Université McGill) is an English-language public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1821 by royal charter granted by King George IV,Frost, Stanley Brice. ''McGill Universit ... in Montreal. Filmography Film Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Heitmeyer, Jayne 1960 births Actresses from Montreal Anglophone Quebec people Canadian film actresses Canadian television actresses Living people McGill Univ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie McClintock
Edward Theodore McClintock (born May 27, 1967) is an American actor, best known for his role of Secret Service agent Pete Lattimer on the Syfy series '' Warehouse 13''. Early life McClintock was born in Canton, Ohio, and raised by his father Theodore "Ted" McClintock. After his parents' divorce, he moved with his father to North Canton. After leaving St. Michael's Catholic School in the eighth grade, he attended North Canton Hoover High School. McClintock graduated with a degree in communications from Wright State University in Dayton and studied design in college. In 2007, he designed the artwork for Puscifer's album '' "V" Is for Vagina'' and currently sells some of his artwork on his personal website. Working as a wrestler and later a production assistant, he subsequently took up acting and began appearing in roles in 1997. Career To date, McClintock has appeared in ten pilots, starred in five network series, worked on several television films, and made well over 45 guest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Film And Video Association
The University Film and Video Association (UFVA) is an organization of professors, scholars, and film and video makers. Although it is based in the U.S., it has members throughout the world. Its stated description is: The UFVA is an international organization where media production and writing meets the history, theory and criticism of the media. The UFVA members are image-makers and artists, teachers and students, archivists and distributors, college departments, libraries, and manufacturers. UFVA holds an annual conference and publishes the ''Journal of Film and Video'', a periodical featuring articles on film and video production, history, theory, criticism, and aesthetics. UFVA also administers the American Film Program, American Documentary Showcase. History UFVA was founded in 1947 as the University Film Producers Association. Its name was changed to the University Film Association and later the University Film and Video Association. Conference The annual UFVA Conference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Tolucan Times
''The Tolucan Times'' is a community weekly newspaper based in the Toluca Lake area of Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1937, it is one of the oldest newspapers in the San Fernando Valley. It covers politics and local news, as well as books, films, theatre and art reviews for the Los Angeles region. It has a readership in the Los Angeles entertainment industry, as the newspaper is carried on all of the studio lots and is featured in various production businesses. Better Business Bureau Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a private, 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization founded in 1912. BBB's self-described mission is to focus on advancing marketplace trust, consisting of 97 independently incorporated local BBB organizations in the Unit ... believes it to be out of business. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Tolucan Times, The Newspapers published in Greater Los Angeles Alternative weekly newspapers published in the United States Toluca Lake, Los Angeles Weekly news ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelli Garner
Kelli Brianne Garner (born April 11, 1984) is an American actress who has appeared in a variety of independent and mainstream films, television, and theater. A native of Southern California, Garner made her feature film debut at age seventeen in Larry Clark's thriller ''Bully'' (2001), followed by a supporting role as Faith Domergue in Martin Scorsese's '' The Aviator'' (2004). In 2005, she made her New York stage debut in an Off-Broadway production of '' Dog Sees God''. Over the following several years, Garner had lead roles in the independent film '' Thumbsucker'' (2005), the studio comedy '' Man of the House'' (2005), and the comedy-drama '' Lars and the Real Girl'' (2007). She returned to theater in 2008, appearing in an Off-Broadway production of ''The Seagull'' opposite Dianne Wiest. Garner subsequently had a supporting role in the Disney animated film ''G-Force'' (2009), and from 2011 to 2012, had a lead role on the short-lived period drama ''Pan Am'', portraying a fli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danielle Harris
Danielle Andrea Harris (born June 1, 1977) is an American actress and film director. She is known as a " scream queen" for her roles in multiple horror films, including four entries in the ''Halloween'' franchise ('' Halloween 4'' and '' 5''; 1988–89) as Jamie Lloyd, and the ''Halloween'' remake and its sequel as Annie Brackett (2007–09). Other such roles include Tosh in ''Urban Legend'' (1998), Belle in ''Stake Land'' (2010), and Marybeth Dunston in the ''Hatchet'' series (2010–17). In 2012, she was inducted into the ''Fangoria'' Hall of Fame. Harris began her career as a child actress, with various appearances on television and prominent roles in films such as ''Marked for Death'' (1990), ''Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead'' (1991), ''The Last Boy Scout'' (1991), ''Free Willy'' (1993) and ''Daylight'' (1996). She is also known for her voice work, which includes playing Debbie Thornberry for the full run of the Nickelodeon series ''The Wild Thornberrys'' (1998–200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Sinclair (actor)
Adam Sinclair (born 18 April 1977) is a Scottish film and television actor. He is best known for his role as Jason Jackson in ''Boyz Unlimited and'' starred in the television series ''Mile High'' and has appeared in supporting roles in films like '' Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj''. Personal life Sinclair is originally from East Kilbride, Scotland. He met his wife, Michelle Kath, in Hawaii while working on the set of ''To End All Wars''. Michelle is the daughter of Terry Kath, a founding member of the rock band Chicago, former stepdaughter of actor Kiefer Sutherland. Sinclair lives with his wife near Venice Beach, California. The couple have two sons, Hamish and Robert Quinn. Selected filmography *''Boyz Unlimited'' as Jason Jackson (1999) *''To End All Wars'' as John (2001) *''Hollyoaks: Movin' On'' as Jake (2001) *'' As If'' as Dan Parker (11 episodes between 2001–2002) *''Mile High'' as Will O'Brien (38 episodes between 2003–2005) *''Holby City'' as Alan Thomas (2005) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy
''Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy'' is a 2011 Canadian film adaptation of the short story " The Undefeated" from the best-selling book '' Ecstasy'' by Irvine Welsh. Directed by Rob Heydon, the film stars Adam Sinclair as Lloyd Buist, a drug user who smuggles ecstasy from Amsterdam. Kristin Kreuk plays his love interest, Heather Thompson. Plot Frustrated with her boring middle class and loveless marriage, Heather Thompson (Kristin Kreuk) seeks a change in her life. At a club, she finds just that in happily partying Lloyd Buist ( Adam Sinclair), a drug user. Heather falls hard for Lloyd despite the fact that most of their time spent together is under the influence of illicit substances. As they experiment with this new lifestyle, they are faced with the question of whether they love their drugs, each other, or are just drugged into loving each other. The romantic storyline is supplemented by a side plot involving Lloyd owing money to a shady character, Solo (Carlo Rota). While Lloyd i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greedy, Lying, Bastards
''Greedy Lying Bastards'' is a 2012 American documentary film directed by Craig Rosebraugh. The film explores the phenomenon of climate change denial. Content ''Greedy Lying Bastards'' investigates the climate change misinformation campaign waged by the petroleum industry and its funded think tanks. The film exposes how a small number of well-paid spokespeople have worked to confuse the public and lawmakers on the issue. Both ExxonMobil and Koch Industries are identified in the film as two of the worst culprits funding the denial campaign. In addition to exposing the denial campaign, ''Greedy Lying Bastards'' tells the stories of those currently impacted by changing climate. These include residents of Kivalina, Alaska who are faced with relocation due to erosion of shorelines caused from rising temperatures and those in Tuvalu facing sea level rise. "The film also covers the 2012 Colorado wildfires, drought in Kansas [part of the wider 2010–13 Southern United States and Mexico d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dread Central
Dread Central is an American website founded in 2006 that is dedicated to horror news, interviews, and reviews. It covers horror films, comics, novels, and toys. Dread Central has won the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award for Best Website four times and was selected as AMC's Site of the Week in 2008. History Dread Central was founded on July 4, 2006. When a venture to create a horror-themed cable television channel stalled, the web team left and established their own news site. In 2012, a negative review posted by Scott Foy attracted controversy when Foy and the film's director, Jim Wynorski, engaged in a verbal altercation online. On September 30, 2019, Jonathan Barkan announced he was stepping down as editor-in-chief. As of December 2021, Mary Beth McAndrews is now Editor-in-Chief and Josh Korngut is managing editor. Website The site's staff use horror-themed aliases. The website has a broad focus, and it covers both mainstream and fringe topics that range from ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
