The 7th Burbank International Film Festival, which will run September 9th through 13th, announced its full lineup, including 100 films from 31 countries, 25 world premieres, 22 award categories, and opening and closing night screenings. The festival is open to the public, with tickets available at Here
The five-day festival will honor pioneering actress and United Nations delegate
Marsha Hunt with the 2015 Awareness Award for her humanitarian work worldwide.
“Located in the Media Capital of the World, our audience is film-savvy, enthusiastic, and linked to the movie business, giving filmmakers privileged access to top industry professionals. This year, we’re proud to deliver our best festival yet, featuring incredibly diverse and talented filmmakers, exciting red carpet premieres, and the best in independent filmmaking,” said
Jeff Rector, Festival Director.
Festival events will occur at numerous venues throughout Burbank, with
Opening Night at the AMC 16 in Downtown Burbank, Night of Sci-fi, Fantasy & Horror at the Iatse Local 80 Sound Stage, Closing Night Gala at The Castaway Burbank, and more than 100 films screening at the AMC 6 at Burbank Town Center.
Festival Highlights:
Wednesday, September 9th
Opening Night ’s feature films will include "
Hoovey," directed by
Sean McNamara ("
Soul Surfer") starring
Patrick Warburton and
Lauren Holly, and "
Few Options," directed by
George A. Pappy Jr., starring
Kenny Johnson,
Erin Daniels, and
Brad Dourif.
Thursday, September 10th
The Comedy /
New Media program will showcase 23 films including "
Made for Each Other," directed by
Bo Svenson, and "Too Hip for the Room," directed by
Oktay Ortabasi and starring
Kelly Monteith.
Friday, September 11th
There will be 22 films in the Drama category, including Short Films by Women, and featuring "
Shevenge," directed by
Amber Benson. The Drama Centerpiece Feature will be "4Got10," directed by Timothy Woodward. Jr., written by
Sean Ryan, and starring
Dolph Lundgren,
Vivica A. Fox,
Danny Trejo, and
Michael Paré. Headlining the Drama category will be the theatrical world premier of "Twelve Movie," capturing a rare collaboration among 12 award-winning filmmakers shot over 12 months in Los Angeles.
Saturday,
September 12thThe festival will dedicate Saturday daytime screenings to Family Friendly Programming, including submissions by L.A. County Student Filmmakers (K through 12), Student Films, Animated Short Films, and Faith-Based films.Featured presentations will include "
The Martial Arts Kid" directed by
Michael Baumgarten and starring martial arts legend
Don Wilson, along with
Cynthia Rothrock,
Jansen Panettiere, and
Kathryn Newton, and the 30th Anniversary Screening of Sci-Fi classic, "
Back To The Future," directed by
Robert Zemeckis.Saturday will conclude with a Night of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror showcasing 16 films, as well as the festival world premiere of "
Sharknado 3," directed by
Anthony C. Ferrante.
Sunday, September 13th
The Documentary / Foreign Film category will include 15 films, and will feature the documentary "Brotherhood of the Popcorn" directed by
Inda Reid.The Festival Closing Feature will be "
Marsha Hunt’s Sweet Adversity," directed by
Roger C. Memos. In addition to screening this important documentary, the Burbank International Film Festival is pleased to present
Marsha Hunt with the Awareness Award for her humanitarian work worldwide.
For a complete festival lineup including screening times visit www.burbankfilmfest.org