Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2010
Santa Cruz Film Festival Launches 9th Season from the Mill Gallery on March 13th
Fans Invited to Kick-Off Party and Benefit Auction
SANTA CRUZ, CA: The Santa Cruz Film Festival invites the public to join the launch of its 9th season at the annual Kick-Off Party and Benefit Auction on Saturday, March 13th, 7 pm, at the Mill Gallery, 131 Front Street in Santa Cruz, California. Admission is $10. Proceeds support the work of the Santa Cruz Film Festival, a non-profit arts organization dedicated to presenting an annual world-class independent film festival and a unique cultural experience for the greater Monterey Bay area.
Mill Gallery owners, Joe and Debbie Quigg, will graciously host this event at their innovative art space in downtown Santa Cruz. Several hundred fans of independent film will gather for the unveiling of the 2010 Festival Program, May 6-15. Guests will view film previews, enjoy the Afro-Peruvian sounds of Kombucheros, mingle with community and independent film personalities, and bid on unique auction items. HOT Auction Items include an exclusive opportunity to attend Esquire House Los Angeles, a red carpet event valued at over $1,000; Adobe Creative Suite Master Collection valued at $2,500, Film Festival Gift Packages, Hula Hoop Lessons, and much more. Live it up with event emcees Richard Stockton of Planet Cruz Comedy Hour and Johnny Simmons of KUSP Radio. India Joze, Alfresco, Hallcrest Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing and Honest Tea will provide catering and beverages.
Festival Passes are now on sale for the 2010 season. The Santa Cruz Film Festival will screen over 100 independent films and videos, and host dozens of related events at the historic Del Mar Theatre, Regal Riverfront Twin, Community Television of Santa Cruz County and other local, community venues May 6-15. Tickets to individual screenings go on sale April 16 via the Festival’s website. Anyone can easily see a Festival film for less than the cost of a commercial movie, and a Festival Pass allows unlimited access to all films and events. Discount passes are available for students and seniors, and groups of 10 or more attendees can receive a $1 discount off each ticket.
Festival Calendar
- Now: Festival Passes on sale at www.santacruzfilmfestival.org
- March 13: Kick-Off Party and Benefit Auction 7:00 pm, at the Mill Gallery, 131 Front Street, Santa Cruz
- April 16: Regular tickets on sale via the Festival website
- May 6: Opening Night Film and Gala at the Del Mar Theatre and The Museum of Art & History
- May 15: Closing Night Film and Gala at the Del Mar Theatre
About The Santa Cruz Film Festival
Since 2002, the Santa Cruz Film Festival has presented innovative and original filmmaking for the Greater Monterey Bay community. Whether fact or fiction, commercial or avant-garde, live action or animation, the Santa Cruz Film Festival celebrates the diverse art of talented global, local, and new filmmakers in all genres. Filmmakers, musicians, performers, artists, youth and audience come together for interactive cultural experiences that have made the Festival one of Santa Cruz's most popular community events with some of the most adventurous programming in the country.
The Santa Cruz Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The tax identification number is 30-0053845. Donations are tax-deductible.
Visit our website for more information at www.santacruzfilmfestival.org
Media Contact
Julian Soler
Managing Director/Director of Programming
831-359-4462
julian@santacruzfilmfestival.org
