Pasadena International Film Festival, 2016 (File Photo – ©ColoradoBlvd.net).
The eleventh annual Pasadena International Film Festival (PIFF) returns to the NoHo Arts District April 4-11, 2024, presenting more than 130 films from 10 countries during its eight-day run at Laemmle NoHo 7 Theater.
By News Desk
Panel discussions, a Passholders Lounge, and a Great Gatsby-themed closing night award ceremony also are planned. Festival entries include features, shorts, documentaries, and animated films. These are presented in 29 programming blocks which feature moderated Q&As with filmmakers after the screening(s).
PIFF’s opening night films include Roswell Delirium, a 1980’s emotionally charged sci-fi thriller starring icons Anthony Michael Hall and Dee Wallace.
Friday afternoon showcases a complimentary panel hosted by Brian Ralston, Audio is Half Your Film: Music and Sound in Post-Production, and the feature narrative Unsinkable, a riveting journey into the investigation of the aftermath of the Titanic disaster, starring Karen Allen. Don’t Tell Larry is the Friday night film; a comedy/thriller/horror starring Ed Begley Jr.
Weekend films include The Unreachable Star, a short starring Tamlyn Tomita, which tells the tale of a brother and sister in search of adventure to escape their wartime reality; it screens Saturday, April 6. On Sunday, April 7, the short End is a dark mystery, showcasing the talents of Dan Lauria. The evening ends with the feature dramedy Ramona at Midlife, which tells the story of a former literary “it” girl and features Cathy Curtin, Rosemarie DeWitt, Joel de la Fuente, April Matthis, Josh Radnor, and Alysia Reiner.
Tuesday, April 9, the short film The Overlook features SNL’s Chris Parnell, and Wednesday April 10 presents a complimentary workshop, State of the Industry Today, by Jake O’Flaherty of Dangerfield Talent. Wednesday also presents The Martini Shot starring Matthew Modine, Derek Jacobi, John Cleese, Stuart Townsend, and Fiona Glascott; this is a feature-length existential drama that explores morality and one’s profound effect on the world.
The festival culminates with the Great Gatsby Gala and Award Ceremony, which takes place at Der Wolf, a RestoBar in Old Pasadena, featureing two bars and an outdoor garden.
> For a complete film festival schedule, visit pasadenafilmfestival.org.
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