Posts Tagged ‘Mill Valley film festival’
A Thrilling Opening Night Kicks Off the 46th Mill Valley Film Fest – With Much More to Come
“I stand with my union,” Huston told the Chronicle. “I think we’re all hoping and praying and keeping fingers crossed that we’re going to come up with a resolution very soon. This film is my actors. That I can’t be standing here tonight holding (Pitt) in my arms and just saying thank you, that’s tough.”
Read MoreMVFF46 Screens ‘I Am Hope,’ a Film Chronicling ShakaJamal’s Efort to Create a Youth Wellness Program for Oakland Unified School District
Artivist, ShakaJamal’s effort to navigate a challenging year to create a first-of-its-kind youth wellness program for Oakland Unified School District where students engage in yoga and mindfulness activities transforming them into leaders.
Read MoreWith ‘Adrift,’ Veteran Filmmaker Rory Kennedy Launches an Intervention Into the Ongoing Global Refugee Crisis at MVFF46
Kennedy launches a welcome intervention into the ongoing global refugee crisis. Adopting personal and historical perspectives as well as testimonies from experts and relevant stakeholders, Adrift is a passionate and evidence-driven appeal for compassion and respect for the rights of refugees.
Read MoreThe Milley Awards Are Honoring the Late John Libberton and Reed Fromer at Their Upcoming Gala on Oct. 22nd
They’re honoring Milley bronze statuette sculptor John Libberton, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 96, as well as Reed Fromer, an inspiring, enthusiastic and devoted teacher, musician, composer, activist, writer, humorist, husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, nephew, friend, and mentor to many, He died at the age of 55, died on July 1, from cancer.
Read MoreAmidst Industry Turbulence, 46th Mill Valley Film Fest Promises a Whopping 148 Films Representing 41 Countries and Much More – Oct. 5-15
Despite the impasse, MVFF remains committed to delivering a fantastic 10 days of film, screening a whopping 148 films representing 41 countries, including 56 premieres, 86 features, and 62 shorts; 45% of all films across the 2023 Festival are directed by women.
Read MoreMilley Awards to Honor the Legacy of Prized Statuette’s Creative Sculptor John Libberton, Who Passed Away in 2022 at the Age of 96
Mill Valley’s Milley Awards on October 22 will be the first without the creator of the Milley bronze statuette, sculptor John Libberton, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 96. He will be fondly remembered.
Read MoreMilley Awards Return on Oct. 22 to Honor a Quintet of Creative Spirits After a Three-Year Hiatus
The in-person annual gala returns to the Mill Valley Community Center on Sunday, October 22 at 5pm to honor those who have distinguished themselves in their creative field, and/or who have contributed to the creative life of the Mill Valley community.
Read MoreCalifornia Film Institute Unveils 46th Mill Valley Film Fest Poster & Dates: Oct. 5-15, 2023
In between its blockbuster opening and closing nights, the 45th edition of the Mill Valley Film Festival was an avalanche of amazing film that provided an early look at upcoming Academy Award contenders, some of the best films from around the globe, many talented Bay Area filmmakers and acclaimed filmmakers from countries all around the world.
Read MoreMilley Awards Return on Oct. 22 to Honor a Quintet of Creative Spirits After a Three-Year Hiatus
After a hiatus of three years due to the pandemic, The Milley Awards for Creative Achievement are back! The in-person annual gala returns to the Mill Valley Community Center on Sunday, October 22 at 5pm to honor those who have distinguished themselves in their creative field, and/or who have contributed to the creative life of…
Read MoreSummertime…And the Free Movies in the Park Series Are Here to Bring the Laughter – ‘School of Rock’ Is On July 14th at Sunset
The Comedy in the Plaza laugh fest is on June 15, followed by Concerts in the Plaza, Mill Valley Film Festival and the Fall Arts Fest to send us into the fall. Between now and then, however, it’s all about Movies in the Park.
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