April 29-May 2 2010.
By: Gracee Arthur
Producer David Katz and Malibu resident and philanthropist Lilly Lawrence invite the public to the 2010 Malibu International Film Festival. The festival will take place a various venues in the city of Malibu opening with the film “Finding Grandma” at the Malibu Cinema at 7:00 PM April 29th. There will be an after party at Dukes and the ICON award will be presented to Oscar winning actor Martin Landau.
Friday’s film screenings will be at the Malibu Lumber Yard where there will also be a Tory 
Burch fashion show at 8PM followed at 9 by a Cocktail Reception sponsored by Stella Artois. The Filmmaker Networking Breakfast will be held on Saturday May 1st at 11 AM at the Tracy Park Gallery , There will be screenings throughout the day on Saturday followed by a 6:00 PM Cocktail Reception at the Tracy Park Gallery.
The festival has created a great buzz this year by merging local art and fashion with the cinematic arts while featuring great local venues! The event should prove to be a feast for the eyes, ears and palate. The Malibu Festival, founded by David Katz with the support of Lilly Lawrence in 1999, is making 2010 its crowning year!
The Awards Gala on Sunday May 2nd will start at 7PM at Terra Restaurant. The Gala, sponsored by Lilly Lawrence is a fundraiser to raise money for the 2011 Malibu Film Festival so all future films may be screened at Malibu Cinemas. Fundraising tickets are $1,000 and may be purchased via credit card at the Malibu Film Festival Web site.
There are a limited number of VIP tickets available for this event. Paraphrasing founder David Katz “Like producing a film, producing a film festival is a collaborative effort”. Please join us all at the 2010 Malibu Film Festival. For more information on screening times, tickets, pricing and scheduled events go to www.malibufilmfestival.com.
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The Malibu Film Foundation is holding it’s February fundraising drive to make it possible for our organization to produce the 13th annual Malibu Film Festival for the benefit of both the residents and businesses of Malibu, CA.
The Malibu Film Festival is proud to announce a two-thousand dollar ($2000) pledge by returning sponsors, Keely and Pierce Brosnan to help pay for the cost to produce the 2012 Malibu International Film Festival. The Brosnans will receive sponsorship benefits and will be named “sponsors” of 2012 Malibu International Film Festival.
We are now just ($2000) shy of reaching today’s fundraising goal to support our programs that have been helping filmmakers reach an audience, since 1999.
Please make a pledge of any amount to show your support. We cannot continue our 100% volunteer efforts without your support today!
PLEDGE by CREDIT CARD or PAYPAL go to the link below and click on DONATE: http://www.malibufilmfestival.org/home.php
PLEDGE by CHECK mail to:
Malibu Film Foundation
2329A 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Federal Tax ID # 95-4667873
TAX DEDUCTIBLE:
A tax deductible receipt will be returned along with a sponsorship welcome letter.
DONOR MATCH:
A private donor will match any donations (up to $5000) made by 7:00 PM tonight.