2009 Vail Film Festival Announces Film Highlights, Tributes, and Sponsors
March 23, 2009
Over 50 Films From Around the World to be Screened at Festival
VAIL, Colo., March 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Colorado Film Institute today announced tributes and film highlights for the 2009 Vail Film Festival, taking place April 2 – 5, 2009 at America’s top-rated ski resort in Vail, Colorado.
Filmmaker
Kevin Smith (CLERKS, CHASING AMY, ZACK & MIRI) will receive the Renegade Award, and Actor
Michelle Monaghan (MADE OF HONOR, EAGLE EYE) will receive the Excellence in Acting Award.
The Festival opens on Thursday, April 2nd with TRUCKER, directed by
James Mottern, starring
Michelle Monaghan, and
Benjamin Bratt.
WEATHER GIRL, directed by
Blayne Wilson, and starring
Tricia O’Kelley,
Mark Harmon and
Kaitlin Olson, screens as the closing film on Saturday, April 4.
Other film highlights include
Karen Kingsbury’s Like Dandelion Dust, based on the best-selling novel, from director
Jon Gunn, starring
Mira Sorvino,
Barry Pepper,
Cole Hauser; THE DISAPPEARED, directed by
Johnny Kevorkian;
Bill Plympton’s award-winning animated feature, IDIOTS AND ANGELS, TRUE ADOLESCENTS, directed by
Craig Johnson, starring Mark Duplass and Academy Award nominated
Melissa Leo; and GOSPEL HILL, directed by Giancarlo Esposito and starring
Angela Bassett,
Danny Glover,
Julia Stiles, and
Giancarlo Esposito.
Besides films, the festival will feature panels, an awards ceremony, Live Music, and VIP parties. The festival will once again host LA’s acclaimed Hotel Cafe, presented by Vail Racquet Club, featuring award-winning musicians
Cary Brothers, Buddy,
Laura Jansen, and
Holly Conlan.
Sponsors of the Vail Film Festival
MetaFoundry is the presenting sponsor of the Vail Film Festival, and also serves as the festival’s marketing agency of record. Stella Artois returns as the official beer of the Festival and the presenter of the Opening Night Party. The Town of Vail returns as a premiere sponsor. Lufthansa presents the German Film Showcase, featuring BERLIN CALLING and BEST AREA. Canadian Club Whiskey and Vodka 14 will be served as the official liquors, while the Colorado Film Commission will present the Colorado Film Showcase, with SAG Indie presenting the Student Film Showcase.
About Vail Film Festival
The Vail Film Festival promotes independent film and independent filmmakers. Passes incorporate a combination of movies, filmmaker panels, galas and music, with discounts on skiing for passholders. For information: www.vailfilmfestival.org or call (970) 476-1092.
Editor’s Note: Hi-res images and interviews available.
SOURCE Colorado Film Institute
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