(HOLLYWOOD, California) – April 4th, 2018 – Independent filmmaker, Nino Simone, was on the red carpet to promote his Beverly Hills Film Festival which is now in its 18th year. This exclusive festival is a prestigious event. Each year, they host an international competition that showcases films, actors, writers, directors and producers from all over the globe. So much talent was on the red carpet to get the word out about their projects and, often, their North American premiere.
Polish Film “Bikini Blue” is drama set in England just after World War Two. A couple who are English and Polish try to make a life in England while dealing with the past. Writer and director Jarek Marszewskifelt like he had an incredible story to tell. This film has a good buzz and has already won several awards.
Also getting a lot of positive buzz is the documentary film, The Women Who Run Hollywood. Clara and Julia Kuperberg were on the red carpet to promote the West Coast premiere of their project.
An animated film that was funded by Indigo go, Paddleball Hole was directed and created by Keith Cantrell. Keith and his guest were all smiles and happy to talk about this short animated film.
Animator Dani Bowman was on the red carpet to promote a Bill Plympton project called, “Your Face Global Jam.” Bill Plymton is considered to be the king of Independent Animation. The screening of this animated short marks its worldwide premiere. This short film is so cool, I just had to include a youtube link.
Corazon Cubano’s Eddie Armando was walking the red carpet and chomping on a cigar. This project captures Eddies heart-felt journey to Cuba after being in exile for forty years. People loved this film.
“Martinis at the Smoke House” is a 2016 short comedy that’s about Hollywood, actors and the Smoke House restaurant. The actors for this project had a great time posing for photos, joking around and otherwise taking over the step and repeat. Their happiness was infectious and there were many photos taken of this group. If there was a BHFF award for best attitude, I think the gang from “Martinis at the Smoke House” would win it this year.
The “Aspen Project” is a short dramatic film that looks into a night that a group of addicts have in an Aspen home. Intending to go to a rehab, the group is somehow left on their own with no supervision. Ana Markova from “The Aspen Project” and “Pretty Little Liars” was on the red carpet to promote the film.
The cast from the short film, Bloom, was catching everyones attention as Savannah Kennewick stunned festival goers in a beautiful red gown. Looking like her character, Annabelle, life seemed to be imitating reality as photographers rushed to take her picture. Bloom is a short about Annabelle, a model, who is pursued by a fashion photographer. Kendall O’Rorke also got a lot of attention posing for photos in a sleek black dress. Oliver Vaquer was looking serious on the red carpet. He plays Jean in Bloom.
The short film, Faery, is a fantasy picture with the young Alexis Rosinsky as the writer and director. This short is about an immortal girl who tries to understand aging. Alexis was on the red carpet with “47 Meters Down” director, Johannes Roberts.
Writer/director Martin Sharpe, known for his work in “The Crimson Room” was looking stylish in a blue suit.
The Hollywood Press Corps looks forward to covering next years opening night red carpet for the Beverly Hills Film Festival.
Check out he website for the Beverly Hills Film Festival here