The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing the emerging talent of screenwriters and independent filmmakers within the idyllic setting of Big Bear Lake. Our goal is to nurture a festival, which is highly creative, filmmaker friendly and which provides an educational experience for those people interested in all aspects of the film industry.
The festival screens independent feature films, short films, student films, high school student films, documentaries, animation and family films. The Grand Jury, made up of film industry professionals, and Audience Awards are given in each category, in addition to a Student Cinematography Award.
This year’s sidebar is classic cars. The official festival opening will be a special outdoor screening of “American Graffiti” at 6 p.m. at the Big Bear Discovery Center. Original cast member Paul Le Mat, who played the role of hot rodder John, is the special guest. There will also be an antique car show and contest during this event. The Sidebar Showcase Film, “Hot Rods Across America-Part 2,” will screen at 2:45 p.m. on Sept. 17th, at the Performing Arts Center. Le Mat will be the guest speaker after the film to answer questions about the film.
Films screen throughout the weekend, Sept. 17 & 18th, at the Performing Arts Center and three screens at Village Theater North. More than 100 films by up-and-coming filmmakers are on the schedule.
The BBLIFF and Screenwriting Competition is pleased to announce that the 2010 Acting Award of Excellence will be presented to Clint Howard. His career spans nearly fifty years with credits including over 100 films, five television series, and scores of television appearances.
The 11th Annual Big Bear Lake International Film Festival (BBLIFF) is September 17 -19, 2010. Howard will receive his award at the catered Gala Opening Reception & Awards Presentations on Friday, Sept. 17th. Also, to be honored at the Awards Presentations are Caleb Deschanel, ASC, with the Achievement Award for Cinematography and Noel Blanc, who’s known for his Loony Tunes voiceovers that carry on his dad, Mel Blanc’s, legacy with the Community Appreciation Award.
Immediately following the Awards Presentations will be the special screening of the film, “Alabama Moon,” starring Howard, John Goodman, Jimmy Bennett, Colin Ford and Billy Unger and directed by Tim McCanlies. The film is based on a popular children’s book written by Watt Key. An eleven year old boy, who was raised in the Alabama wilderness by a survivalist father, must learn to survive in the modern world after the death of his father.
Ty Warren, Vice President of Productions of DreamWorks Pictures, is the president of the Festival. Monika Skerbelis is Vice President, Artistic and Programming Director. Sandy Steers is Vice President & Screenwriting Competition Director.
