San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/05/2014 -- With 8 years of directorial experience under his belt, Samuel A. Martin's work includes commercials, music videos, and more recently, fashion films. Martin's focus began to shift towards fashion after he shot a 3D stereoscopic feature film in 2011/2012. Now, the director is collaborating with several fashion brands to bring his ideas and concepts to life.

The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival has announced that the director's film, "Alive", has been selected as an official selection. Created for Prangsta Costumiers and starring Kim Lysette and Zaf Shabir, "Alive" is a visually enchanting tale of a puppet maker and his beloved life-size marionette who comes to life.

Quick Festival Fact List:

Why: Empowering, Supporting, & Recognizing Creative Professionals Worldwide

What: The world's largest gathering of fashion film professionals

Dates: July 24-26, 2014 (Opening Reception July 25th)

Location: La Jolla, California (seaside resort just north of San Diego)

Purpose: An industry event to network, make deals, attend seminars & panels, view the best in fashion film production worldwide, and win awards

Home of the Fashion Film Industry Awards: Global confirmation of excellence in worldwide fashion film production

Award Categories: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Hairstyling, Best Makeup, Best Fashion, Best Music, Best Creative Concept, Best Visual Effects, Best Art Direction, Best Actor, Best Actress

Who Is Attending: Top fashion film directors, producers, fashion designers, stylists, hair & makeup artists, creative professionals, and filmmakers from around the world

Screening: A different program each night featuring the top .001% of fashion films produced each year

Activities: Nightly screenings, press receptions, after parties, panels, red carpet, networking, & dealmaking

Contact:
Fred Sweet
Producer
La Jolla Fashion Film Festival
International Fashion Film Awards
fredsweet@LJFFF.com
619-889-3238

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San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/01/2014 -- After graduating from New York Film Academy in 2006, Hypno went on to direct over 50 music videos and 150 commercials. Focusing on emotional connection and raw humour, Hypno has made an impact directing innovative and award-winning projects for brands such as Samsung, Geocell, GPI, Pepsi, Oriflame, WWF, and Anim'est.

The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival has announced that the Romanian artist's film, "109 Physical Education", has been chosen as an elite Official Selection. Starring model Iulia Cirstea, the piece delivers a wide range of feelings from hate to happiness to frustration as the character balances between the realms of depression and ecstasy.

Quick Festival Fact List:
Why: Empowering, Supporting, & Recognizing Creative Professionals Worldwide

What: The world's largest gathering of fashion film professionals

Dates: July 24-26, 2014 (Opening Reception July 25th)

Location: La Jolla, California (seaside resort just north of San Diego)

Purpose: An industry event to network, make deals, attend seminars & panels, view the best in fashion film production worldwide, and win awards

Home of the Fashion Film Industry Awards: Global confirmation of excellence in worldwide fashion film production

Award Categories: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Hairstyling, Best Makeup, Best Fashion, Best Music, Best Creative Concept, Best Visual Effects, Best Art Direction, Best Actor, Best Actress

Who Is Attending: Top fashion film directors, producers, fashion designers, stylists, hair & makeup artists, creative professionals, and filmmakers from around the world

Screening: A different program each night featuring the top .001% of fashion films produced each year

Activities: Nightly screenings, press receptions, after parties, panels, red carpet, networking, & dealmaking

Contact:
Fred Sweet
Producer
La Jolla Fashion Film Festival
International Fashion Film Awards
fredsweet@LJFFF.com
619-889-3238

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

The IFFAs were held on the last night of the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/31/2013 -- The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival 2013 was by all accounts a spectacular success. With over hundreds of fashion filmmakers from around the world in attendance, the packed theater of 500 attendees was enthralled by the top 1% of fashion films produced worldwide.

Through it's Official Selection, Nomination, and ultimately Award Winning process, creative professionals worldwide exposed their work and abilities to an all-star International Jury of experts, and global audience. A proven way to ignite careers and expand opportunities.

The following are the award winners:

The winner for the Best Music Award was Julian Acosta's "Moving", a tale of a woman who lets go of a failing relationship and finds solace in the company of her friends and the elements of nature.

The winner of the Best Art Direction Award was Steam 1886 directed by South Africa-based director, Adrian Lazarus. In the film, Lazarus brought the decadent nature of futuristic 19th century steam culture to life using the various hats and gadgets that were inspired by steam-powered machinery.

The winner of the Best Fashion Award was Miguel Gauthier and Viktorija Pashuta's "Lovers Game". The pair joined forces to create "Lovers Game" explicitly to premiere at the festival. The piece was contrived by more than 50 people in 5 months and highlights fashions by Marc by Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, Peter Phan Label, and more.

The winner of the Best Hairstyling Award was "Chimera", directed by Andalusian visual artist and creative, Raul Rosillo. In "Chimera", six prodigious women each representing a different part of Andalucia, celebrate Semana Santa, the week of Easter, in Spain.

The winner of the Best Makeup Award was helmed by Berlin-based filmmaker, Aviv Kosloff, and entitled "Mia". An exploration of color and light, master makeup-artist, Einat Dan, brought viewers on a journey into the beauty of the human face.

The winner of the Best Visual Effects Award was Paris-based Swiss director Damien Krisl and his film "Urban Hippie". Depicting a young girl's journey to the realms of her deepest imagination, the viewer experiences her loneliness, desire for freedom, and longing for light.

The winner of the Best Creative Concept Award was Eric Chang's "Lilith". A modern figure and symbol of feminine freedom, security and sensuality, the film explores the dark twisted nature of Adam's first wife, Lilith, using dance and music as the two main elements to tell the biblical story.

The winner of the Best Cinematography Award was given to Pablo Clemente of Pasos de Sirena (In Search of the Mermiad). After stumbling across a suitcase washed ashore, the main actress in the film relives the story of a sailor who sacrificed his life to unravel the myth of the mermaid.

The winner of the Best Actor Award was Michael Kenneth Williams who starred in Jakob Daschek's "The Reinvention". A director passionate about constantly challenging the way people interact with brands, Daschek aims to answer what style is in "The Reinvention".

Taking a total of 3 titles, Free People's "Roshambo" won the Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Picture awards. Directed by Guy Aroch and starring Spanish model, Sheila Marquez, "Roshambo" recounts the love story of a touring band member and his bohemian beaut.

The festival's producer, Fred Sweet, ended the award ceremony with his mission statement to "Empower, Support, and Recognize The Individual Creative Professionals Who Make Up The Fashion Film Community Worldwide."

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San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/10/2013 -- The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival, the world's largest gathering of fashion film professionals and home of the International Fashion Film Awards, takes place July 26-27 2013. In a rare opportunity for movie goers, they will be able to see up close the trending fashion creations the film stars are wearing on the giant screen.

One outfit that will be on display is a black lace dress from designer Femme D'Armes featured in Sybil Steele's "Forward Miles" and worn by Sarah Ruba, an R&B singer. In the film Sara is on a dreamlike journey and can be seen falling back into a pile of leaves, wearing the lacy number.

Also on display, from Stewart Mclennan's "J'attends", is a brown-toned ensemble comprised of loose dress pants, a glimmering top, and extravagant fur coat worn by Mariah Bonner. Mariah began ballet training when her family moved to Paris and after a vigorous class, as she walked along the Champs Elysees, she was approached by a model scout. At that point Mariah, took a sharp turn toward modeling and began travelling throughout Europe working for magazines such as Elle and Vogue.

The high priestess Tilda, played by model Milena Ilena in "Desire Without End", is seen raising the beautiful Scarlet to life from a cocoon, only to have her progeny turn and painlessly dispatch her. Foreshadowing her demise, she wears a powdered face and textured yellow dress that will be shown on the Red Carpet.

The Queen's dress created specifically for "Lovers Game", a film that will be debuting at the festival, will also be on display. The dress was designed by Peterphan Label, and combines fine handwork techniques with futuristic digital technology. Towards the end of the film, the queen can be seen walking confidently toward her opponent in this elaborately constructed dress.

The Red Carpet will take place 6:00 pm- 7:45 pm on Friday July, 26 and Saturday, July 27 at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla.

Contact Festival Producer:
Fred Sweet at: fredsweet@LJFFF.com

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San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/03/2013 -- The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival, the world's largest gathering of fashion film professionals and home of the International Fashion Film Awards, takes place this July 26-27 2013.

The festival attracts a wide variety of world renowned expert fashion filmmakers, cinematographers, art directors, fashion stylists, and other creative professionals. This year's seminars will engage attendees, teach valuable techniques, enhance their skills, and propel them into new directions and opportunities.

The festival has announced the director's panel will enable guests to participate in a Q&A session and receive personalized advice from experts in the industry.

The director's panel includes Mary Harron, a brooklyn-based director who has worked as a journalist and critic before directing a collection of award-winning films including The Moth Diaries, The Notorious Bettie Page, and more. Harron has also been nominated for "Director of the Year" by the London Film Critics Circle.

Also on the panel is Sao-Paulo, Brazil based Jacques Dequeker, a French-Brazilian national who has been shooting on his own for a little over 10 years and has earned the Best Photographer Award by ABIT (The Brazilian Textile Industry Association) as well as the Kikito Awarded Best Cinematography for his short film with Polaroid Circus. Jacques has been called the busiest fashion film director in the world.

Joining Harron and Dequeker is Kathryn Ferguson, a Belfast born filmmaker, curator, and lecturer who has studied experimental film and fashion communication and created films for the likes of Richard Nicoll, Charlie Le Mindu, Katie Eary, Lady Gaga and Domino Records. In addition, Ferguson works with the British Fashion Council to set up film exhibitions both overseas and in the United Kingdom. Her extensive film curation experience is sought after worldwide.

Scheduled time is 3:30pm - 4:00pm Saturday July 27, 2013 at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego at La Jolla

Contact Festival Producer: Fred Sweet at: fredsweet@LJFFF.com

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San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/03/2013 -- The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival, the world's largest gathering of fashion film professionals and home of the International Fashion Film Awards, takes place this summer on July 26-27 2013. The Festival will present the world's first Karl Lagerfeld Fashion Film Retrospective.

The head designer and creative director for the fashion house Chanel as well as the Italian house Fendi, and his own line, Karl Lagerfeld has been called one of the most prolific and iconic masters of fashion in the world. In addition, the German designer was one of the earliest creators of fashion films.

In honor of Lagerfeld's extensive achievements in the industry, the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival has announced they will be presenting 4 of his films prior to their elite Red Carpet event. The community screening is sponsored by La Jolla Today and the Fashion Film Network, the internet's largest distribution network of curated fashion films.

Screening takes place in the 500 seat theater in the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla on Friday July 26, 2013 from 3:30 to 5pm.

Complimentary tickets will be available at the door.

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San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/02/2013 -- The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival, the world's largest gathering of fashion film professionals, takes place this summer on July 26-27 2013. Also the home of the International Fashion Film Awards, the Festival has just released their final schedule.

THURSDAY JULY 25
8:00 pm-11:00 pm Opening Night Reception at Prospect Bar and Grill
Sponsored by San Diego Model Management

FRIDAY JULY 26
1:00 pm- 2:30 pm Networking Soiree at Scripps Park
3:15 pm- 4:45 pm Creating Acceleration Lab in Coast Room of MCASD
3:30 – 5pm Karl Lagerfeld Fashion Film Retrospective in Theater at MCASD
6:00 pm- 7:45 pm Red Carpet
8:00 pm -10:30 pm Screening Program
11:00 pm- 1:00 am After Party at Barfly

SATURDAY JULY 27
1:00 pm-2:30 pm Networking Soiree at Club M at Amaya
3:30 pm-4:00 pm Directors Panel in theater MCASD
4:15 pm-4:45 pm Hollywood Producer Adam Leipzig presents Career Acceleration in theater MCASD
6:00 pm-7:45 pm Red Carpet
8:00 pm- 10:30 pm IFFA Awards
11:00 pm-1:00 am After Party at Barfly

Contact:
Fred Sweet
Producer
La Jolla Fashion Film Festival
International Fashion Film Awards
fredsweet@LJFFF.com
619-889-3238

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International creative professionals to learn from one of Hollywood’s top masters.

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/27/2013 -- The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival, the world's largest gathering of fashion film professionals, takes place this summer on July 26-27 2013. It attracts the best of world renowned expert fashion filmmakers, cinematographers, art directors, fashion stylists, and other creative professionals.

Now, the LJFFF has announced it will be hosting a seminar entitled "Career Acceleration", that was designed by the CEO of Entertainment Media Partners and specifically constructed for the festivals attendees.

With advice backed up by 2 billion dollars in film revenues, Adam's goal is to cover crucial strategies and tactics necessary to propel filmmakers into new directions and opportunities as well as engage these professionals on all levels in order to accelerate their careers.

Adam works with prestige media companies and creative entrepreneurs to successfully navigate Hollywood's talent, financing and distribution systems and is sought after and commissioned by a variety of companies and organizations, including Walt Disney Studios and Touchstone Pictures, making him more than a valuable source of information.

An opportunity to learn valuable techniques and revamp one's skills, it's the cutting edge of career acceleration to take one to the next level. It's all happening at the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival.

Adam's Career Acceleration Seminar will take place in the main theater at the Museum of Modern Art in La Jolla on Saturday July 27, 2013 from 4:15 to 4:45pm. Q & A to follow presentation.

Open to all Guest List and ticket holders.

Quick Festival Fact List:
Why: Empowering, Supporting, & Recognizing Creative Professionals Worldwide
What: The world's largest gathering of fashion film professionals
Dates: July 26-27, 2013 (Opening Reception July 25th)
Location: La Jolla, California (seaside resort just north of San Diego)
Purpose: An industry event to network, make deals, attend seminars & panels, view the best in fashion film production worldwide, and win awards
Home of the Fashion Film Industry Awards: Global confirmation of excellence in worldwide fashion film production
Award Categories: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Hairstyling, Best Makeup, Best Fashion, Best Music, Best Creative Concept, Best Visual Effects, Best Art Direction, Best Actor, Best Actress
Who Is Attending: Top fashion film directors, producers, fashion designers, stylists, hair & makeup artists, creative professionals, and filmmakers from around the world
Screening: A different program each night featuring the top .001% of fashion films produced each year
Activities: Nightly screenings, press receptions, after parties, panels, red carpet, networking, & dealmaking

Contact:
Fred Sweet
Producer
La Jolla Fashion Film Festival
International Fashion Film Awards
fredsweet@LJFFF.com
619-889-3238

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

World’s Largest Gathering of Fashion Film Professionals To Take Place July 26­-27, 2013. Home of the International Fashion Film Awards

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/25/2013 -- Now in it's fourth year, La Jolla Fashion Film Festival has become the annual global event for the worldwide fashion film community. With films and productions being made specifically for the LJFFF, this Festival has truly entered the minds and imaginations of creative professionals throughout the world.

From neighbors in Hollywood to the fashion capitals of the world, creative professionals will come together once again to network, watch top films, learn, participate, win awards, make deals, and attend fabulous After Parties.

With fashion film now firmly established as a worldwide art movement, the LJFFF and IFFA gives recognition and empowerment to the creative professionals producing excellence in the farthest corners of our world. Authentically enhancing the careers of creative professionals is the Festival's mission.

As the first international fashion film festival based in North America, the LJFFF has grown exponentially since it's beginnings 4 years ago to become the Cannes of the fashion film world.

The 12 award categories have attracted worldwide attention and anticipation. The Academy Award style ceremony will take place in theater at the Museum of Modern Art in La Jolla California on the night of July 27, 2013.Voted on by one of the largest film festival juries ever assembled, the IFFAs are global conformation of excellence in fashion filmmaking.

Beauty, fashion, sensuality, storytelling ­ it's all here. The fashion film art movement ­ it's fresh, it's new, it's what happening now!

Quick Festival Fact List:
Why: Empowering, Supporting, & Recognizing Creative Professionals Worldwide
What: The world's largest gathering of fashion film professionals
Dates: July 26­27, 2013 (Opening Reception July 25th)
Location: La Jolla, California (seaside resort just north of San Diego)
Purpose: An industry event to network, make deals, attend seminars & panels, view the best in fashion film production worldwide, and win awards

Home of the Fashion Film Industry Awards: Global confirmation of excellence in worldwide fashion film production

Award Categories: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Hairstyling, Best Makeup, Best Fashion, Best Music, Best Creative Concept, Best Visual Effects, Best Art Direction, Best Actor, Best Actress

Who Is Attending: Top fashion film directors, producers, fashion designers, stylists, hair & makeup artists, creative professionals, and filmmakers from around the world

Screening: A different program each night featuring the top .001% of fashion films produced each year

Activities: Nightly screenings, press receptions, after parties, panels, red carpet, networking, & dealmaking

Contact:
Fred Sweet
Producer
La Jolla Fashion Film Festival
International Film Awards
fredsweet@LJFFF.com
619­889­3238

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm