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LOS ANGELES, California – October 9, 2013 – (HISPANICIZE WIRE) – The 16th Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) announced today, its opening night featured documentary, PABLO. On its Los Angeles premiere, PABLO will be shown at the El Capitan Theatre located at 6838 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. The event will begin at 6:30pm with a red carpet, followed by the screening at 8:00pm and the opening night gala at 10:00pm. For more information, to purchase tickets and to see the list of films and countries represented, please visit http:\/\/www.latinofilm.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201dA Latin artist who made his mark & contributed to the world of cinema\u00bb<\/p><\/blockquote>\n PABLO is a Brazil and United States co-production that blends documentary and animation elements to tell the saga of the \u201cfamously unknown\u201d Pablo Ferro. He is a man with a personal journey that spans from pre-revolution Havana to his current home in the garage behind his son\u2019s house. Pablo Ferro has worked for over 5 decades creating iconic trailer campaigns and opening sequences for films such as \u201cThe Thomas Crown Affair,\u201d \u201cDr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb,\u201d \u201cMen in Black 3,\u201d and \u201cLarry Crown.\u201d PABLO is credited as \u201cthe father of the 60’s look\u201d and for much of the MTV aesthetics.<\/p>\n Produced by Jeremy Goldgewicht and narrated by the Oscar award winner Jeff Bridges, PABLO features interviews with Angelica Houston, Jon Voight, Andy Garcia, Stan Lee and Beau Bridges. The film was directed by Richard Goldgewicht as well as co-written by him, Neil Katcher and Adam Trunell. The running time is 93 minutes in English.<\/p>\n \u201cI was inspired by PABLO which led to us honoring Pablo Ferro this year. He represents & embodies the meaning of the \u201cGabi\u201d the Gabriel Figueroa Lifetime Achievement Award,\u201d A Latin artist who made his mark & contributed to the world of cinema! said Marlene Dermer, Cofounder\/ Executive Director\/Programmer of LALIFF.<\/p>\n Visit http:\/\/www.latinofilm.org<\/a> for more information and festival passes.<\/p>\n — VIP PASS<\/strong> $450 (grants admission to all films, panels, nightly receptions, filmmakers caf\u00e9, galas and a copy of the festival catalog)<\/p>\n — ALL MOVIE PASS<\/strong> $350 (with admission to all regular screenings except galas and allows access to all panels, workshops and a copy of the festival catalog)<\/p>\n — INDUSTRY PAS<\/strong>S $250 (Executive pass working in the entertainment industry; industry affiliation verification required. The pass grants admission to all regular films excluding galas, panels and the filmmakers caf\u00e9)<\/p>\n — STUDENT PASS<\/strong> $75 (with access to all regular screenings, excluding galas. Current student status verification required)<\/p>\n A limited number of tickets for LALIFF\u2019s Closing Night Gala on October 14th, 2013 will be available for sale at the price of $75 at http:\/\/www.latinofilm.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n — The admission ticket includes: the Awards Ceremony, Special Film Screening and the Gala Celebration.<\/p>\n — Admission tickets to regular screenings are also available online at $13 with a $2 discount to LALIFF members. Metro riders may purchase general admission tickets with a $1 discount at the festival\u2019s box office.<\/p>\n — For more information, to purchase tickets and to see the list of films and countries represented, please visit http:\/\/www.latinofilm.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Like LALIFF on Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/LALIFF\/138527462824<\/a>, follow LALIFF on Twitter @LALIFF <\/a>and follow LALIFF on Instagram: @laliff_<\/p>\n About LALIFF<\/strong>
\nThe Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) was founded in 1997 by producer, director, actor and activist Edward James Olmos and independent producer Marlene Dermer. LALIFF is a non-profit 501c (3) organization with the mission to support the development and exhibition of diverse visions by Latino filmmakers. To serve as a springboard and catalyst for the promotion of Latin films and filmmakers in the industry locally, nationally & internationally. To develop audiences for such films and in the process bring awareness of the richness and diversity of Latin cultures, artistry and countries through film, the most powerful medium in the world. A competitive festival with prizes, LALIFF serves as a venue where Latino filmmakers come together with industry buyers and distributors. LALIFF also offers industry workshops, panels, labs, networking receptions, educational programs, and hosts some of the best Galas in tinsel town.<\/p>\n