The California Arts Film Festival is the home of the original film festival, first held on the West Coast in 1934. The
festival was started as a Depression-era festival to present new films created by independent movie producers and directors
hoping to be noticed by the big Hollywood studios.
With the growth of independent filmmakers over the years, the festival attracts more than 100 original films, motion
picture musical scores, and screenplays. Many of today's leading actors and directors were discovered through their films
being shown at this annual event.
The festival workshops' discussion sessions are a goldmine of information, ideas, tips, and general brainstorming about
what makes great films. New partnerships and next year's films often find their start over a cup coffee or glass of wine while
participants are discussing one of the films presented that day. To be where the excitement is and to be part of filmmaking's
future, you must be at the California Arts Film Festival 2008.
For more information write to John Warner in care of the California Arts Film Festival.
