AwardsWatch - Film Festivals

MVFF38 Preview: ‘I SMILE BACK,’ starring Sarah Silverman

Erik Anderson September 30, 2015

Comedian Sarah Silverman is a complete revelation in her first leading dramatic film role as an upper class soccer mom with daddy issues and... Read More

Will Smith’s ‘Concussion’ to World Premiere at AFI Fest as Centerpiece Gala

Erik Anderson September 30, 2015

AFI Fest will see the world premiere of the NFL drama Concussion starring Will Smith a the Centerpiece Gala. Past Centerpiece Galas have included... Read More

MVFF38 Preview: ‘TRUTH,’ starring Cate Blanchett and Robert Redford

Erik Anderson September 30, 2015

Based on the book “Truth and Duty: The Press, The President and the Power of Privilege” by Pulitzer and Emmy winning television producer Mary... Read More

Sir Ian McKellen to receive Lifetime Achievement Tribute at 38th Mill Valley Film Festival

Erik Anderson September 24, 2015

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (September 24, 2015) –The Mill Valley Film Festival announces today, Sir Ian McKellen will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Tribute,... Read More

Panels, Master Classes and Conversations (including Catherine Hardwicke) at the 38th Mill Valley Film Festival

Erik Anderson September 23, 2015

SAN RAFAEL, CA. (September 10, 2015) –The California Film Institute is pleased to present the following panels, master classes and conversations as part of... Read More

Brad Pitt Bookends: ‘The Big Short’ to Close 2015 AFI Fest

Erik Anderson September 23, 2015

Right after debuting the first trailer and announcing a December release yesterday, Paramount Pictures announced that The Big Short will be the closing night... Read More

38th Mill Valley Film Festival Tributes and Spotlights: Ian McKellen, Sarah Silverman, Brie Larson and more

Erik Anderson September 15, 2015

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (September 15, 2015) – Returning for its 38th year, the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF), presented annually by the California Film... Read More

38th Mill Valley Film Festival Lineup: Carol, The Danish Girl, Spotlight, Beasts of No Nation, Room and more

Erik Anderson September 15, 2015

ANNOUNCING COMPLETE LINEUP FOR THE 38TH MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL Tom Hooper, Carey Mulligan, Sarah Silverman, Brie Larson, Tom McCarthy, Catherine Hardwicke, Cary Fukanaga, Sir... Read More

‘SUFFRAGETTE’ To Close 38th Mill Valley Film Festival; Plus Carey Mulligan Spotlight Conversation

Erik Anderson September 15, 2015

SAN RAFAEL, CA. (September 15, 2015) –The Mill Valley Film Festival is pleased to present as its Closing Night Film Focus Features’ critically acclaimed... Read More