Seventh Annual California Independent Film Festival
October 26 - 30, 2005

Opening Night VIP Reception With Director John Badham
Zephyr Grill and Bar
1736 First Street
Wednesday 10/26 5:30pm
Reception & Movie $50

Saturday Night Fever
The Vine Cinema
1722 First Street
7:30pm Movie Only $20

Opening Night will honor award winning director John Badham with the 2005 “Golden Slate Award” for Directing Excellence. Mingle with award winning director of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, WARGAMES and SHORT CIRCUIT at a VIP reception at the Zephyr Grill and Bar in downtown Livermore. A Q&A session with Mr. Badham will take place at the Vine Cinema, followed by a screening of one of the most successful movies of all time, Saturday Night Fever, starring John Travolta.
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Motel Hell
The Vine Cinema
1722 First Street
Thursday 10/27 9:00pm
In advance $10 - At the door $15

Enjoy a special 25th anniversary screening of the horror/comedy classic – MOTEL HELL. This campy film co-stars Paul Linke, veteran actor from CHIPS and PARENTHOOD, who will be on hand to discuss the film and its impact on the comedy-horror and parody films that followed at a Q&A session before the film.
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Film Festival Preview Event
Slate Award Screening & Iron Filmmaker Screening
Wente Vineyards Event Center 5050 Arroyo Road
Friday, 10/28 10:00am
Day Pass $15 - Day Pass & Wente Box Lunch $30

Get a jump start on the film festival. Here’s a chance for people to see the short films that have been nominated for the SLATE AWARDS before anyone else, as well as trailers for the weekend films. See the films created in the “Iron Filmmaker” Contest and enjoy wines and a lunch at Wente.
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Movies, Mulligans & Merlot
Celebrity Golf Tournament
Poppy Ridge Golf Course 4280 Greenville Road
Friday, 10/28 10:00am
Golf and Lunch $195 - Lunch only $30

Join Golf tournament host, actor and musician Mickey Jones, of TIN CUP, and television’s HOME IMPROVEMENT. Other celebrity golfers include Christopher Knight of THE BRADY BUNCH and the new hit reality show MY FAIR BRADY, along with show’s other star, Adriane Curry. Danica McKellar of WONDER YEARS, Rob Paulsen, voice actor from JIMMY NUETRON and NINJA TURTLES as well as several others will make the day a lot of fun. Tournament includes a banquet, awards ceremony, entertainment, wine tasting and an auction.
www.poppyridgegolf.com or call 925-456-8201

VIP Reception With Rita Moreno
Blue Jean Bistro & Bar 39 So. Livermore Ave.
Friday 10/28 5:30pm
Reception & Movie $50

West Side Story
The Vine Cinema 1722 First Street
10/28 7:30pm
Movie Only $25

Actress Rita Moreno will receive The California Independent Film Festival 2005 Lifetime Achievement Award. This special evening includes a VIP Reception at 5:30 PM at the Blue Jean Bistro and Bar. At 7:30 PM the presentation of the award ceremony will take place, followed by a Q&A with Rita Moreno. The evening concludes with a screening of WEST SIDE STORY in which she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
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Film Festival Screenings
Livermore Valley Wine Country
The Vine Cinema ~ The Steven Kent Winery ~ Cedar Mountain Winery ~ Rio-Lovell Estate Winery ~ Wente Vineyards Estate Winery
Saturday and Sunday 10/29 & 10/30 10:00am
Saturday or Sunday Pass $20, Weekend Pass $30

Film Screenings in the Livermore Valley Wine Country. Enjoy independent features, shorts, mini-shorts and animations from around the world.
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VIP Reception With Star, Robert Hays
Tri-Valley Bank 1756 First Street
Saturday 10/29 5:30pm
Reception & Movie $30

Airplane
The Vine Cinema 1722 First Street
Saturday 10/29 7:30pm
Movie Only $15

Robert Hays, star of "Airplane!” will receive The California Independent Comedy Award for his work in AIRPLANE!, a film that AFI has listed number 10 of the top 100 comedy films ever made. A Q&A with Robert Hays will take place before the screening. A VIP reception will be held at the Tri-Valley Bank beforehand.
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Filmmaker Party
Rock House Sports Pub & Grill 1840 Portola Ave.
Saturday 10/29 9:00pm $10

The hottest party in the independent film industry is going down at Rockhouse Sports Pub & Grill in Livermore! Performing live will be the Bay Area’s own, BullitHead and Floe Montana. Come party with the movers and shakers of the independent film industry. Meet the filmmakers from around the world up close and mingle with the stars! www.ticketmaster.com or call 925-456-2400

TICKETS AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

California Independent Film Festival
261 Hartz Ave., Danville, CA 94526
tel 925.552-REEL (7335)
fax 925-552-8188
www.caindiefest.com

Ticketmaster
www.ticketmaster.com
Tower Records, Wherehouse, Ritmo Latino, FYE
925-685-TIXS (8497)
510-625-TIXS
209-551-TIXS
415-421-TIXS

Wente Vineyards Box Office
5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore
tel 925.456.2400
FAX 925-456-2401

Livermore Chamber of Commerce
2157 First Street, Livermore

Livermore Downtown Inc.
2060 Second Street, Livermore