As part of our continuing outreach efforts aimed at independent filmmakers, for the 20th consecutive year the DGA was a sponsor of Film Independent’s Los Angeles Film Festival (LAFF).
On June 13, the Guild hosted a luncheon for directors with films that were presented at LAFF. Director Jim Fall (The Lizzie McGuire Movie; Trick) explained how easy it is for independent filmmakers to work with the DGA and spoke about the advantages of working with an experienced directorial team to keep projects at ‑ or under ‑ budget.
On June 15, the DGA sponsored one of the festival’s most popular events, the annual LAFF Coffee Talk: Directors panel. This year’s panelists were Directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine, Ruby Sparks), Kimberly Peirce (Boys Don't Cry, Carrie) and Debra Granik (Stray Dog, Winter's Bone), who engaged in a discussion about their craft and the state of the industry.
From June 11 - 19, 2014, LAFF showcased diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision in new American and international cinema, and provided the movie-loving public with one-of-a-kind events featuring critically acclaimed filmmakers, film industry professionals, and emerging talent from around the world. Widely recognized as a world-class event, this year’s festival screened nearly 200 feature films, shorts and music videos, representing more than 40 countries. LAFF also featured gala premieres, panels and seminars, short film programs, music video showcases, free outdoor screenings, live musical performances, and unique signature events.