Celebrating 10 years in the Media Capital of the World September 5th - 9th September 5, 2018 Dear Friends: On behalf of the City of Los Angeles, welcome to the 2018 Burbank International Film Festival. Since 2009, the Burbank International Film Festival has promoted up-and-coming filmmakers from around the world by providing a gateway to expand their careers in the entertainment industry. I applaud the efforts of the Festival’s organizers and sponsors to create an event that generates an appreciation of storytelling through film. Thank you for your contributions to the vibrant artistic culture of Los Angeles. Congratulations to all the Industry Icon honorees. I send my best wishes for what is sure to be a successful and memorable event. Sincerely, ERIC GARCETTI Mayor September 5, 2018 Dear Friends, Welcome to the 2018 Burbank International Film Festival as we celebrate 10 successful years in "The Media Capitol of the World." The Burbank International Film Festival has given a platform to promising filmmakers, sharing their hard work with an eager audience and providing the means to expand their budding careers. As champions of independent filmmaking, the Festival organizers represent true benefactors to the colorful Los Angeles arts scene that we all enjoy. Congratulations to all the Festival honorees at this pivotal point in their careers. We appreciate your dedication and the contribution it makes to our arts culture. Sincerely, ANTHONY J. PORTANTINO Senator 25th Senate District Board of Directors Jeff Rector President / Festival Director Jeff is an award-winning filmmaker and working actor. His feature film “Revamped” which he wrote, directed and produced, is currently being distributed worldwide. Jeff’s first short film “Fatal Kiss” won awards for “Best Screenplay”, “Best Director”, “Best Picture” and was one of the first short films ever acquired by HBO. Jeff is a member of the Television Academy and is the spokesman for the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films that produce the Annual Saturn Awards. Jeff served his community for five years on The Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council and other charitable organizations and committees. Jeff currently serves on the special events committee and board member for the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission. Jeff’s TV credits include “American Horror Story”, “How I Met Your Mother”, “The Bold and the Beautiful”, “Everybody Hates Chris”, “NYPD Blue” and “Beverly Hills 90210” to name a few. Jeff is proud to lead the festival into its 10th anniversary. Tracey Bowyer Christina Lea Vice President Social Media Director Tracey Bowyer has an MBA from the Australian Christina has a BFA in Musical Theatre and Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor graduated early with honors. She loves the of Business from Curtain University of Technology. theatre and film industry and is still pursuing her She’s been involved with project management, passion. She currently performs for the Murder public administration and moved into software Mystery Co. and is cast in two original musicals, development and marketing for a number of and is working on her own original show. high profile media companies. Tracey worked She currently works as an event coordinator for as VP of Product Development and Sales Alternative Entertainment. This is Christina’s Enablement at TEGNA’s digital marketing third year with the Burbank International Film division. For the festival Tracey provides Festival, but first year as a board member. strategic guidance in the areas of marketing, She has a deep rooted passion for this festival business strategy and sponsorships. and is excited to have a bigger part in its production. Jeffrey Stansfield Jolin Crofts Technical Director Director of Submissions Jeffrey Stansfield is the President and CEO of Jolin earned a BS degree in Computer Science Advantage Video Systems, a leading technology as well as an MS degree in Telecommunications provider to the broadcast, motion picture, tele- from the University of Pittsburgh. Jolin began vision and motion graphics industries. Stansfield her career as the project manager for multi- launched AVS in 2001 and has steadily built million dollar Telecom projects responsible for its clientele by focusing on one customer at a managing the budget, resources, and contracts. time. His slogan, “How can we make your day Her passion for creative story telling led her to perfect?” drives him and his team to empower pursue film-making while taking screen writing clients with the latest information and technol- courses at UCLA. Jolin has worked for “The ogy solutions. His company’s work encompass- Simpsons” and Fox Searchlight, and served as a es workflow consultation, design, installation casting director for several films. She currently and integration. sits on the Board of the Windsor Square/ Hancock Park Historical Society and is a member of Film Independent. Sabrina Bell Lana Ford Treasurer Secretary Sabrina Bell started her career in finance working Lana Ford blends her experiences of civic, for a subsidiary of HSBC bank, becoming one of corporate and artistic talent to join the impressive their youngest financial branch managers. team of BIFF Board Members. Following a ten Her main specialty has been business lending year career with Fortune 500 company BellSouth and new client development. She has a Communications, Lana moved to LA and became Chartered Institute of Marketing degree, the marketing manager for the Falcon Theatre in allowing her to manage and coordinate Burbank (now the Garry Marshall Theatre). Lana corporate financial budgets and reports. Skills served 6 years on the Studio City Neighborhood include: client servicing, database manage- Council and was President of Phi Mu Alumnae- ment, customer relations and financial corporate LA. She currently works with independent casting communications correspondences. Today, she director Aaron Griffith, is a Talent Executive for continues to work independently alongside The Saturn Awards and served on the 2017 SAG private investors and financial brokers to offer Nominating Committee. As a writer, Lana has investment solutions for a variety of business written a civil war epic based on a true story. projects. Marketing Director Website Design Program Design Robin Faulk Caspian Services, Inc. Max Crowell Public Relations Cover Art Printing Services Weissman / Markovitz Communications Yvette Gharemenian Final Print Festival Schedule at a Glance Wednesday, September 5th - Page 6 Opening Night Program (7:00pm) Screening - AMC Burbank 16 125 E. Palm Ave. Burbank, CA 91502 Opening Night Reception at Castaway (9:30pm) 1250 E. Harvard Rd, Burbank, CA 91501 Thursday, September 6th - Page 31 Screenings - AMC Burbank 16 (7:00pm - Midnight) Dance Party at the Burbank Holiday Inn Penthouse Bar (10:00pm - 12:30am) 150 E. Angeleno Ave. Burbank, CA 91502 Friday, September 7th - Page 35 4 Screenings - AMC Burbank 16 (7:00pm - Midnight) After Party at IATSE 80 Soundstage (8:00 pm - 2:00am) 2520 W. Olive Ave. Burbank, CA 91505 Saturday, September 8th - Page 39 Screenings - AMC Burbank 16 (10:00am - Midnight) After Party at IATSE 80 Soundstage (7:00 p.m. - 2:00 am) 2520 W. 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Starring: Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Guy Pearce (Iron Man 3), Hiroyuki Sanada (Westworld), Jeff Daniels (The Martian), Sienna Miller (American Sniper), Paul Giamatti (San Andreas) “The Catcher Was A Spy” will be honored with the prestigious “President’s Innovation Award” Opening Night Reception The Festival Opening Night Reception will take place immediately following the screening at the newly renovated Castaway serving a delicious gourmet cuisine buffet and cool libations. 1250 E Harvard Rd. Burbank, CA 91501 YOUR FOCUS MATTERS. For the past 50 years, we have served the entertainment industry, from movies to music, TV to gaming. We’ve been here to listen to our members’ stories. We offer all the products and services you expect from a full-service financial institution, including Mobile Banking and thousands of fee-free ATMs. And we’re super convenient, with branches all across town and on multiple studio properties. Start your story at firstent.org Festival Film Screening Schedule Film Title Screening Date Theatre # Time Film Title Screening Date Theatre # Time 15 Minutes Sept. 8th 8 10:00 AM Cookies and Crime Sept. 8th 8 12:30 PM 17 Years Together Sept. 9th 11 11:30 AM Coyote Sept. 7th 8 9:30 PM 2001: A Space Odyssey - Panel Sept. 8th 8 7:00 PM Crescent Sept. 7th 11 10:00PM 808 Sept. 8th 11 2:00 PM Day Of The Big Gig Sept. 6th 8 10:00 PM 88 Cents Sept. 7th 8 10:30 PM Days Of Our Rovers Sept. 8th 11 10:00 AM #YoureDead Sept. 8th 11 9:30 PM Deer Season Sept. 7th 8 7:00 PM A Cannibal’s Handshake Sept. 6th 11 8:00 PM Diary Entries Sept. 9th 8 10:00 AM A Clockwork Banana Sept.