City of Angels Women's Film Festival Returns October 10-13 in LA
2024-09-25 23:47- The City of Angels Women’s Film Festival will take place from October 10-13 at the Harmony Gold Theater in Los Angeles.
- This year’s festival features a diverse lineup of films, including the opening night film 'WE ARE GUARDIANS,' which highlights the efforts of native people to protect the Brazilian Amazon.
- The festival aims to celebrate women's stories in film and script format, reflecting its growing popularity and the increasing number of submissions from around the world.
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Scheduled for October 10-13, 2024, the City of Angels Women’s Film Festival will be held at the Harmony Gold Theater on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles. This four-day event is dedicated to celebrating diverse women's stories through film and script formats. The festival has gained significant recognition, leading to an increase in submissions from filmmakers worldwide, as noted by festival director Lisa K. Crosato. Among the featured selections is the opening night film 'WE ARE GUARDIANS,' directed by Chelsea Greene, Rob Grobman, and Edivan Guajajara. This documentary, executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, sheds light on the struggles of native communities in the Brazilian Amazon as they fight against environmental destruction and corruption. In addition to feature films, the festival will showcase several short films, including 'THE SUIT' and 'THE INTERPRETER,' which address poignant social issues. A historic moment will occur with the screening of 'THE WINDOW,' marking the world premiere of a film directed by a female filmmaker from Turkmenistan in Hollywood. The festival will also honor notable figures in the industry with the Angel Awards, including Alan Ball and Joanna Lumley. With the introduction of a new partnership with Panavision, the festival aims to support emerging filmmakers by providing a camera rental grant for the Best Cinematography award.
