LABRFF 2014 The Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival
Transcrição
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". 1 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. 2 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 3 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). ### 4