La Jolla, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/23/2014 -- Bursting with creativity from a young age, Arthur Valverde found cinema a perfect means of self expression. Combining a unique sense of sensuality and poetry, the highly acclaimed artist aims to capture the essence of each moment in his work. From screenwriting to editing to music composition, Valverde inserts himself in every arena to bring his vision to life.

The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival has announced that Valverde's film, "Revelation", has been elected as an Official Selection. Inspired by a Dylan Thomas poem, entitled "Missing", "Revelation" illustrates a young woman who feels as though she is lacking and only manages to find her abandon in the source of life, namely water.

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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La Jolla, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/21/2014 -- Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Motomu Ishigaki was inspired by his childhood trips to various photo exhibitions by Robert Capa and Pulitzer Prize winning photographers. His passion for imagery and visual storytelling led him to Brooklyn College where he studied film production and went on to receive prestigious awards for his work.

The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival has announced that Ishigaki's fashion film, "Memoir", has been chosen as an Official Selection. The compelling narrative follows a young woman who has lost her way in a fast-paced urban life only to find her individuality in the memories of her admirable mother.

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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La Jolla, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/16/2014 -- Cristian Borillo and Martin Cespedes make up the creative duo Hunter & Gatti. The pair went from working as art directors to starting their own fashion advertising agency to managing an online fashion magazine before jumping into the world of photography. Ever since, they have collaborated with big-name brands such as Kenneth Cole and Swarovski.

The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival has announced that Hunter & Gatti's fashion film, "K Woman", has been selected as an Official Selection. Created for Italian fashion brand, Kocca, and starring Hungarian model, Eniko Mihalik, the short thriller was inspired by classic American cinema.

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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La Jolla, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/14/2014 -- Forming his roots in photography in the early 90s, Luca Merli garnered interest in his work with several exhibitions. Before creating Block 10, his own production company, Merli went on to receive multiple awards for directing a variety of campaigns and music videos for international and Italian popstars.

The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival has announced that the highly acclaimed director's film, "A Secret", has been chosen as an Official Selection. An homage to Ingmar Berman's "Persona", "A Secret" delves into the strained relationship of two women and the blurred borders between dreams and reality.

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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La Jolla, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/08/2014 -- Currently a student at the prestigious Amsterdam Fashion Institute, 21 year old Femke Huurdeman developed an interest for film after specializing in Fashion & Visual culture. After graduating, the young Dutch virtuoso has set various goals to pursue her passion in the field.

The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival has announced that Huurdeman's film, entitled "Pas de Deux", has been selected as an Official Selection. Created for the Amsterdam Fashion Institute, "Pas de Deux" highlights the nonsense of fashion. A humorous and passionate love story, the short is symbolic of human behaviour towards present fashion-consumption.

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

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Damien is scheduled to appear live on stage to introduce his film based on an old Polynesian creation myth

La Jolla, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/11/2014 -- Using a crossover of traditional film techniques and cutting-edge contemporary illustration skills, Damien elroy Vignaux's talents have been sought out by clients including Nike, Adidas, and Yves Saint Laurent. The creative's desire to experiment has enabled him to produce unique and timeless anecdotes.

Damien's most recent piece, "HINE", has been elected by the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival as a respected Official Selection. "HINE" is an animated old Polynesian myth about creation that was brought to life for Swedish watch and sunglass company, Triwa.

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

Jan is first director from Bangkok to screen film at LJIFFF

La Jolla, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/11/2014 -- Dubbed 'a new generation of emerging filmmaker and photographer', Jan Mantanakorn was noticed as the youngest commercial director in Thailand at the age of 25. The artistic virtuoso has collaborated with the likes of well-known companies such as Unilever and Magnum and her work has been presented by various newspapers, magazines, and websites.

The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival has announced that Jan's latest fashion film, entitled "Dream a Dream", has been chosen as a prestigious Official Selection. Using the knowledge she obtained in architectural school, Jan worked with notable Thai fashion designer, Ek Thongprasert, to produce the narrative which focuses on the trappings of conformity and the escape of societal expectations.

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 cinematic master of European luxury brands to grace the silver screen and Red Carpet at annual gathering of worldwide fashion film community in La Jolla California. Russian actress and wife Inna Zabova to join Bruno Aveillan at global conclave.

La Jolla, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/01/2014 -- When iconic luxury brands want to express their story, they call Bruno Aveillan. Cartier, Swarovski, Louis Vuitton, and Guerlain are some of this world master's latest clients.

Bruno has been described as " A poet in harmony with the invisible". His ability to blend the mystical, sensual, and visual worlds has earned him the respect of creative professionals worldwide.

In recognition of his achievements, La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival will be holding a retrospective of his work during their 5th annual gathering this July in La Jolla, California. Screening time is Friday, July 25th, 4 to 5:15pm. The setting will appropriately be the beautiful seaside theater at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla. The full spectrum of his work will be screened from his groundbreaking work with Louis Vuitton to his latest films for Cartier and Guerlain. Bruno will be on stage for a Q & A after the screening. A separate installation of his work is also planned.

Accompanying Bruno will be his wife, Russian actress and cover model Inna Zabova. She will be gracing the Red Carpet along with Bruno and attending a private reception in their honor.

The 5th annual La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival runs July 24 to 26, 2014.

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Fashion filmmakers worldwide have until June 1st of this year to submit their films to the world's largest gathering of fashion film professionals - LJIFFF #5. Globally recognized awards and no submission fees inspires many to action.

La Jolla, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/07/2014 -- Open submissions for this year's 5th annual La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival are now being accepted.

Empowering creative professionals the world to greater achievement and career advancement through it's no fee and open submission policy, LJIFFF has become renowned as the global marketplace and celebration for the fashion film industry.

The LJIFFF staff will be reviewing over 11,000 films for this year's Festival. Official Selections and Nominations will be going out starting next month.

Films will be voted on by an international all-star jury of fashion and film professionals.

Awards will be given out in the following categories:

Best Picture – to producer
Best Director – to director
Best Cinematography – to cinematographer
Best Hairstyling – to hair stylist
Best Makeup – to makeup artist
Best Fashion – to wardrobe stylist or responsible party
Best Music – to musician
Best Message – to producer
Best Editing – to editor
Best Animated/Multi Media – to artist
Best Creative Concept – to producer or responsible party
Best Visual Effects – to special effects director
Best Art Direction – to art director
Best Actor in a Leading Role – to actor
Best Actress in a Leading Role – to actress

Filmmakers Can Submit Here

La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival is the First International Fashion Film Festival Founded in North America.

World's largest gathering of fashion filmmakers

The global marketplace for fashion film

La Jolla's mission is to empower, support, & recognize the individual creative professionals who make up the fashion film community worldwide

The LJIFFF combines creativity, beauty, and fashion with the ability to make money.

Known as the Cannes of fashion film, La Jolla will once again will be the market maker for distribution deals, director representation, and fashion film production houses.

Hundreds of fashion filmmakers from around the world will be in attendance, packing a theater of 500 seats to be enthralled by the top 1% of fashion films produced worldwide at the upcoming 5th year of LJIFFF.

Website for La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival

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