LABRFF 2014 The Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival

Contact:
Lucas Paz
[email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
7th ANNUAL LOS ANGELES BRAZILIAN FILM FESTIVAL – LABRFF 2014
The Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival (LABRFF) Kicks Off its 7th Edition presenting “The Great
Victory” the feature film debut of Brazilian Director Stefano Capuzzi Lapietra
Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 2014 – The Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival – LABRFF 2014
presented by the LA FILM SCHOOL, announced today that it will host the USA premiere of “The
Great Victory” from Director Stefano Capuzzi Lapietra as the festival’s Opening Night Gala on
September 14th at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. “Forever Nevermore” from Director
Emerson Muzeli will close the festival on September 19th. LABRFF will take place at the historic
Linwood Dunn Theater, The Regent Theater Westwood, and the Main Theater at LA FILM
SCHOOL from September 14 – 19, 2014.
The story of Max who had a humble and troubled childhood, with difficulties and was raised by
his mother and grandfather. Through judo, the boy gets involved with the principles of martial
arts and tracks a path of overcoming and learning in an exciting story in search of a dream: to
become an Olympic champion. Starring Caio Castro, Suzana Pires, Sabrina Sato, Tato Gabus
Mendes, Moacyr Franco, Domingos Montagner, Felipe Folgosi and Tuna Dwek.
“We don’t see this kind of a project a lot in Brazil, it is an inspirational movie about an overcome
story of a little boy who wants to become a Judo champion. It is a very different genre from
what has been done recently in Brazil, says Fernando Meirelles (director of City of God).”
Acclaimed Brazilian classical pianist and conductor João Carlos Martins who has performed with
leading orchestras in the United States, Europe and Brazil is responsible for the soundtrack of
the movie. “When Stefano asked me if I could write the soundtrack of “The Great Victory”, I
said: I’ve never done one before, it is not my cup of tea, but when he showed me the beginning
of the movie, I got very emotional and I said that I would face this challenge at the age of 73”
said Mo. Martins.
For decades Martins has been engaged as the leading pianist at the Boston Symphony, the Los
Angeles Philharmonic and other ensembles. The New York Times wrote, "Maestro Martins has
lived a life of renown, challenge, tenacity and triumph sufficient to fill a lively memoir".
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After his career as a concert pianist was derailed by injuries and accidents, he successfully
reinvented himself as a conductor, leading hundreds of performances worldwide including
acclaimed concerts at Carnegie Hall. He is a conductor at the English Chamber Orchestra and the
Bachiana Filarmonica Orchestra. He has also founded social programs for underprivileged youth
in Latin America.
Link to the trailer: http://vimeo.com/95459727
About the director:
Stefano Capuzzi Lapietra is a young director who works since 2008 at Fernando Meirelles’s
production company - O2 FILMES. He has already directed 7 short films, among them PHOENIX
and NALU screened in film festivals around the world. In 2014 he released his first feature film
"THE GREAT VICTORY" - produced and directed by him, a low budget movie (U$ 500.000,00)
distributed in Brazil and selected to open the 7th Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival – LABRFF
2014.
The complete Official Selection LABRFF 2014 will be available at our official website:
www.labrff.com on August 27th.
Mission LABRFF:
The Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival – LABRFF is a non-profit organization founded in 2007
dedicated to promoting the arts and preserving the best of Brazilian Culture through cinema in
Los Angeles.
Sponsors:
The Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival would have not been made possible without the support
and dedication of its sponsors and partners. Each one of them shares with LABRFF the love for
Brazilian cinema, and recognizes the importance of sharing the work and contributions of
Brazilian artists and filmmakers with the widest possible audience.
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PRESENTING SPONSOR
Los Angeles Film School
CULTURAL SPONSOR
Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles
Reconcile Foundation
MovieJar Productions
Avant Gardes
Hollywood Institute
OFFICIAL AIRLINE
Korean Airlines
OFFICIAL BEER
Stella Artois
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
AKA Beverly Hills
Ignited Spaces
Beverly Hills Aesthetics
New Home Programs
Snowball Church
Supermercado Brazil
Bella Vista Pizzaria
Panela’s Brasil Cuisine
Brasilian Blow Dry Bar
VENUE INFORMATION
SEPTEMBER 14TH OPENING NIGHT GALA AT THE LINWOOD DUNN THEATER
1313 Vine Street, Hollywood CA
Complimentary parking is provided in the Academy’s lot adjacent to the Pickford Center (enter
off Homewood, one block north of Fountain). Parking facilities close 30 minutes after the
conclusion of the event.
SEPTEMBER 15TH - 17TH
THE REGENT THEATER in Westwood
1045 Broxton Ave, Westwood CA 90024
SEPTEMBER 18TH - 19TH
MAIN THEATER at the Los Angeles Film School
6363 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90028
BRAZILIAN FILM MARKET - BFM at the AKA Beverly Hills
155 N Crescent Dr - Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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TICKET INFORMATION
Festival passes are already available for purchase at www.labrff.com/index.php/ticketsand-passes/
General admission: $12.00
Student admission: $8.00
Festival Pass: $100.00
Provide access to all screenings, after parties, Closing Night Awards and a
complimentary invitation to our Opening Night Gala Event.
VIP Pass: $80.00
Provide access to all screenings and a complimentary invitation to our Opening Night
Gala Event. NOT VALID FOR CLOSING NIGHT AWARDS.
Membership: $149.00
Provide access to all screenings, after parties, Closing Night Awards, a complimentary
invitation to our Opening Night Gala Event and a credential to attend the Brazilian Film
Market (BFM).
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