FALLBROOK, Calif., April 15, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Fallbrook Film Factory announces a series of filmmaking workshops to be held at the Art Campus and Fallbrook Art Center during Fallbrook's first Film Festival on April 26. In addition to many excellent screenings, the inaugural film festival also features five workshops taught by experienced professionals in the filmmaking business.
"An important aspect of Fallbrook's first Film Festival is its filmmaking workshops sharing the craft of filmmaking with anyone who has an interest," explained Linda Mandrayar, independent filmmaker who is overseeing the workshops. "We have the privilege of having the best-of-the-best talent coming to our friendly village to teach us how to make and produce films."
Workshops include: Acting for Film and Television will be taught by Patricia West Del Ruth, a "how-to" panel made up of festival filmmakers hosted by Linda Mandrayar, the Art of Cinematography by Tom Del Ruth, A.S.C., a former Fallbrook area resident and How to Market Your Film Online will be led by award-winning indie filmmaker Marc Rosenbush. Writer/director Adams McKay also will talk about his career and share tips on how to make it in Hollywood. Workshops are $30 each for general admission or $20 each for students and members of the Fallbrook Film Factory. Workshop admittance is included for VIP pass holders. Register for the workshops online at www.artcampusatfallbrook.com using PayPal or call (760) 728-6383.
In addition to the workshops, a full weekend of festivities and special events is planned. There is a Saturday night presentation by Dennis Martinez, one of the legendary skateboarders featured in "D.O.P.E.," a documentary on the rise and fall of skateboarding in the 1980s.
A Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to cinematographer Tom Del Ruth. Adam McKay, the filmmaking partner of Will Ferrell, will also be honored with a Spotlight Award to recognize his contributions to film, television and the Internet.
Single tickets screenings and festival passes are on sale at the CAST Box Office across the street from the Mission Theatre (760) 731-2278. Screenings will be held at the Mission Theatre, The Art Campus, Cafe Des Artistes and JJ Purty Landers in downtown Fallbrook. One-day screening passes are $30, three-day passes are $75, and VIP all access passes for all screenings, workshops and special events are $150. Tickets for the opening reception on April 25 at the Fallbrook Art Center are $35 each and include the opening night film. Tickets to the closing night awards ceremony are $35. Free admission to screenings is being offered to military personnel.
The Fallbrook Film Factory is a consortium created to bring a filmmaking capability to creative people who would like to write, act, produce and direct films. To learn more about the film festival go to www.fallbrookfilmfestival.com. For media passes contact Donna Walden at (949) 306-3465.