2014 Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival
After a two year hiatus, the Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival is set to return September 17-21, 2014 at various venues in Temecula Valley
For this re-launch, TVIFF has made major changes to the event management, production team, approach and content. The goal is to expand on its good standing within the international festival circuit by re-branding the 2014 Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival as a prime destination event.
For over a decade, the festival has brought international focus and attention to the valley.
In 2014, the re-structured TVIFF will take this worldwide focus and attention to a higher level.
We are bringing back to the City of Temecula a premier world class signature cultural, educational and entertainment film and music event which, with full support by our marketing partner, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau and our new management and operations partner, Deaf West Theatre Inc., will strengthen our combined abilities to promote the features and benefits of the Temecula brand throughout the world.
Our new partner, Deaf West Theatre, Inc.
As the only deaf-run Arts organization west of the Mississippi, Deaf West Theatre has been filling the void and directly enhancing the cultural lives of millions of deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) individuals in California and around the USA. Deaf West presents stage productions that include musicals, and trains its artists and technicians to attain gainful employment in theater, film and television.
Deaf West and TVIFF will work together to reach new deaf, hard of hearing and hearing audiences to enjoy enhanced cinematic and music experiences with simultaneous interpretation in American Sign Language (ASL).
Overview of 2014 TVIFF Programs
TVIFF is deeply rooted in the strongest and finest traditions of appreciation of film and music as art forms and as meaningful agents for social change.
TVIFF features a diverse array of narrative feature films, live action and animated shorts, documentaries, student films, foreign films and a variety of new digital media, as well as a great lineup of industry panels and seminars, marketplace, tributes, retrospectives, film/music youth education and special programs, and star studded red carpet events.
What Sets Us Apart?
First, our independent filmmaker and music artist slant.
Competition for recognition and exposure for independent talent is fierce.
TVIFF was established and has remained for 17 years to be a true advocate and accessible home for independent film and music artists. We have built a genuine networking hub for filmmakers and music artists and for industry people to mingle, network, party and do business in an awesome, accessible, unpretentious and most relaxing atmosphere of Southern California’s premiere wine country, Temecula.
Another is our eclectic Film and Music Programming
TVIFF has always celebrated artistic expression and welcomed a diversity of visions, sounds and viewpoints, with cinematic and music excellence as the overriding principle guiding our selection of films, music artists and awards gala honorees
We do not cater to one particular genre. So long as the film tells a good story and the music tugs at the heart of our audience, we are in. We offer in the best way possible a little something of everything for everybody.
The Film Program
Since 1995, the festival has screened over 1,500 films from 20+ countries.
Programming TVIFF has been about creativity, diversity and excellence.
Whether its a documentary about the world’s fascination with the Honey Boo Boos of the world or a short comedy about seniors and internet dating or learning to speak Russian or a feature film on human trafficking, the films screened at TVIFF represent how diverse, funny, terrifying and incredible our world is, was and/or has become. TVIFF will continue to introduce audiences to the most exciting, innovative and accomplished works of world cinema
Categories showcased are U.S. and International narrative features, live action and animated shorts, student films and documentaries. Special sections will include retrospective screenings, spotlights on emerging filmmakers and area youth/student filmmakers.
The MusicFest Showcase
The primary goals of our MusicFest component are
(1)To provide an environment for music artists and filmmakers to meet, network, share each other’s work and perhaps collaborate and do business;
(2)To provide a forum by which new, unsigned musical talents are showcased before an international audience of music industry professionals and music loving fans;
(3) to expand MusicFest to be the premier global stage for artists seeking to promote their latest works and
(4) Feature programming from industry notables, artist-focused workshops, meet ups, mentoring / pitch sessions and world-class performances.
The TVIFF Marketplace
A three-day one-stop industry trade show for the independent creative professional.
Reaching across the film, television, music and digital media industries, the TVIFF Marketplace is an extraordinary gathering of innovative content creators and content end users of products and services who are on and in the front lines of the entertainment and technology sectors — shaping, creating and making innovative entertainment and technology happen.
The TVIFF Marketplace is the ideal environment to help develop new projects, meet potential partners, clients, discover new and cutting edge technologies, new products and services impacting the industry, interact with movers and shakers and generate new business relationships.
The 2014 TVIFF Future Filmmakers Challenge
The TVIFF Youth Education Initiative, in collaboration with the Temecula Valley Unified School District will launch the first ever countywide TVIFF Future Filmmakers’ Challenge. The Festival’s strong commitment to providing an environment for creativity to flourish through education is the basis for establishing TVIFF Future Filmmakers Challenge.
The objective is to engage and encourage schools and students of Temecula Valley to create, produce, shoot and edit a 2 to 4 minute short film for submission to the 2014 Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival. The competition is open to all enrolled middle and high school students of Temecula Valley.
All film entries will be judged on artistic excellence and technical merit. The Top 30 films selected will be screened at the 2014 TVIFF and prizes will be handed out to: 1st place winner: $500, 2nd place winner: $350, 3rd place winner: $250, 4 Honorable Mentions: $50. A ten member selection committee will make the final determination of which submissions will be programmed and screened at the 2014 Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival.
Event Schedule & Ticket Info
OPENING NIGHT FESTIVITIES
All star vintage car parade, red carpet welcome, movie premiere and post premiere party.
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, 5:30PM, Admission: $35 (includes screening & party)
GENERAL SCREENINGS & SPECIAL FILM SHOWCASES
Four days of screening contemporary feature length films, short films, student films, documentaries and animation. Sept. 18 – 21, 2014, 1PM – 10:00PM
Admission: $10 Individual Screening ($8 Seniors/Students), $25 All Day Film Pass ($15 Seniors/Students)
FRIDAY & SATURDAY MUSICFEST
Two days of great music featuring the top music artists of 2014 TVIFF. Up and coming, unsigned Music Artists representing all genres of music are showcased before an international audience of music industry professionals and music loving fans.
Sept.19 – 20, 2014, Music Performance Schedule – TBA/ Various Venues (Old Town, Wineries)
MARKETPLACE
A two- day industry trade show for entertainment content creators and buyers meet, connect and hopefully do business, Sept. 18-19, 2014
ARTISAN COLLECTIVE
A one-day festive bazaar of unique arts/food/crafts where festival attendees and guests can relax, browse, taste, dine and shop. Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, 10:00AM – 5:00PM, TBA (Winery venue) Free to the public.
MASTER CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & PANELS
Various workshops on film and music industry related topics from Screenwriting, Producing, Directing, Acting, and Film Finance to Distribution, etc. Sept. 20 – 21, 2014, Admission: $10 Individual Workshop
($8 Seniors/Students)/ $25 Workshop Series Pass ($15 Seniors/Students).
CLOSING NIGHT BLACK TIE AWARDS GALA CELEBRATION
Star-studded black tie affair honoring significant film and music icons of past and present with Lifetime and/or Outstanding Career Achievement Awards. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, 5:00PM
Admission: $100 per person
Special Receptions during the 5-day event at various Temecula locations, TBA
FESTIVAL ALL ACCESS PASS $200
Your exclusive access to all Film Screenings, Workshops, MusicFest, Opening Night Festivities and Closing Black Tie Awards Gala.