The San Fernando Valley International Film Festival, Inc.

April 8-17, 2005 at the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn, North Hollywood, California.

Printing for VIFFI done by G2 Graphic Services

Hosting and Programming by Annex Technologies.

Welcome to VIFFI!

The San Fernando Valley International Film Festival

2008 FESTIVAL SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN

All Screenings Free to the Public

Since Universal Studios opened its doors in March of 1915 the San Fernando Valley has been home to the largest concentration of film studios and filmmakers in the world. 2008 will mark the fifth year of the successful and well-received San Fernando Valley International Film Festival, which has garnered accolades and praise from attendees, the press and industry representatives for the past four years.

Over the past ninety years, thousands of writers, filmmakers, actors and industry support personnel have begun their careers here in the San Fernando Valley. Now members of the industry and local communities have established a film and entertainment festival like no other.

The 2008 San Fernando Valley International Film Festival will be held at the Beverly Garland Hotel in North Hollywood October 18-26, 2008, and offer a tremendous opportunity for writers and filmmakers to demonstrate their craft to the public and industry decision makers. No other film festival can boast the same proximity to all the major studios and the people who drive the industry. The festival is one of the only festivals in California to offer free screenings to the public, which facilitates excellent screening attendance.

2005-2007 FESTIVAL PHOTOS

Crowds gather for the 2007 Gala Awards Dinner. Parked in the foreground is the Monkee's Car.

Gary Owens, George Barris, Karen Kramer,
Mr. Blackwell and Jo Anne Worley arriving at
the 2006 Gala Awards Dinner.

The radiant Esther Williams with stepson Lorenzo Lamas.
Williams was honored with the 2006
Achievement in Film Award.

Host Fritz Coleman and Festival Founder
and Vice President Mardi Rustam

David Sheehan accepts the festival's first
Film Critic Achievement Award

Linda Blair accepts the Sci Fi/Thriller Achievement
Award and talks about her animal rescue efforts.

Olympic gold medal figure skater and actress
Tara Lipinski with Past President Randy Salter

Fritz Coleman, Fred Willard and Jonathan Winters
at the 2006 Gala Awards Dinner

George Barris' fabulous creations at the 2006 Gala
including Knight Rider's KITT car

Crowds gather to see selected short films for 2006.

Jeff Olan's 2006 Casting Seminar

Celebrities and nominees gather for the 2005 Gala Awards.
Honorees include George Barris and Shirley Jones

Honoree actress and comedienne Jo Anne Worley with
George Barris' original Batmobile

NBC's weatherman, Fritz Coleman,
hosted the March 25, 2007
San Fernando Valley International
Film Festival Gala Awards Dinner.

VIFFI Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote and encourage the endeavors of the International Creative Community in all media, by providing exposure to their productions and writings by way of a film festival held in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley.

Sponsorship

The San Fernando Valley International Film Festival (VIFFI) is seeking tax-deductible contributions from individuals, the commercial and corporate sector, and the entertainment industry to support this annual film and screenplay festival in the form of endorsements, sponsorships, and promotional partnerships.

Please contact us to find out about becoming a festival sponsor.