FOR TWO HOURS ONLY!!!  The Mary Pickford Foundation is gracing our fest with the presence of their mobile classroom.  It retells the history of her innovative mark upon American cinema. 

This exhibit can only be viewed from the hours of 2:00 to 4:00pm on Saturday, May 16^th and is yet another benefit provided free of charge from IRIS INTERNATIONAL FILM.  (It will be parked directly in front of the steps of the Hollyhock).  Do not miss this opportunity.

Saturday, May 16th
2:00-4:00pm

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Gone With The Film Festival

MAy 16-17th 2009

Saturday, May 16th
3:00-6:00pm

Sunday, May 17th
12:00-3:00pm

Last years awards Ceremony and Presentation of Lifetime Achievement to Miss Donna Douglas was held at Mama Sue's. Special Thanks for their generous support of festival and its' visiting filmmakers that were honored.

"Beverly Hillbillies, The" Donna Douglas pictured with Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan
Photo Credit: Gabi Rona
(Copyright ©MPTV)

Donna Douglas, Golden Globle winner and honest to goodness Southern Belle (similar to her most famous role as "Elly May" on The Beverly Hillbillies), Donna Douglas grew up in Louisiana loving "critters." She will be featured in Chronicles of Life "Starfish" that screens on Friday.

Sunday, May 17th
7:00pm-8:30pm

Awards Ceremony and Presentation of Lifetime Achievement to be held at Taix Restrauant.
Taix French restaurant has been serving the Los Angeles Downtown area since 1927, and has long been known for its generous portions. Taix Restaurant is proud of its' vintage staff; many can boast of serving more than three generations. Our special thanks for their generous support of festival and its' visiting filmmakers. (By Invitation Only)

Directions to Barnsdall Gallery Theatre located in Barnsdall Park
Here are directions to help you get to the park...

From the 101 South Freeway:
· Exit Hollywood Blvd. (turn left)
· Drive to 4800 Hollywood Blvd.
· Turn right into parking lot
· Near the intersection of Hollywood Blvd. and Vermont Ave.

From the 101 North Freeway:
· Exit Hollywood Blvd. (turn right)
· Drive to 4800 Hollywood Blvd.
· Turn right into parking lot
· Near the intersection of Hollywood Blvd. and Vermont Ave.

Public transportation
The park is located a short walk from the Metrorail Red Line's Vermont Station located at the corner of Vermont Avenue and Sunset Boulevard. For other public transportation options, use the Metro Trip Planner on the MTA website

Mixture of short and features (See schedule page for complete listings)

Mixture of shorts and features (See schedule page for complete listings)

6:00-9:00pm

6:00-6:00pm

Mixture of shorts and features (See schedule page for complete listings)

Mixture of shorts and features (See schedule page for complete listings)

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