MENDOCINO, Calif., April 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether art imitates nature or
the other way around, they go hand in hand at the Mendocino Film Festival.
From May 29 through June 1, 2008, fine films and filmmakers converge on one of
the most naturally blessed spots on earth, combining redwood forests and the
Pacific Ocean with proximity to famous vineyards and an energetic arts and
food scene. The area is known as the setting for films including East of
Eden, Summer of '42, The Russians Are Coming, and Racing With the Moon, so it
has a firm place in cinema legend. Now, Mendocino is making some film history
of its own.
The Mendocino Film Festival presents independent films organized in three
main categories: documentaries, narrative works, and shorts. There are also
two special categories: Films for Our Future, featuring environmentally and
spiritually themed films geared toward "changing the world, one film at a
time," and Films on the Arts, focusing the lenses of world-class filmmakers on
outstanding artists, dancers and musicians. An afternoon program of short
films for children will be presented, as well as Shadow Puppet Theater, an
interdisciplinary film and arts event program for all ages coordinated with
the Mendocino Art Center and funded by the Community Foundation of Mendocino
County.
The majority of films screened at the Mendocino Film Festival are
represented by their directors. Because of the intimate venues and high
number of attending filmmakers, there is ample opportunity to engage with
screenwriters, directors, producers and celebrities from across the industry.
Now in its third year, the Mendocino Film Festival has garnered praise for
the quality of its selections and its beautiful setting. Jim McCullough, San
Francisco Film Commissioner, said, "The Mendocino Film Festival has an image
which is small town and charming while being at the same time world class and
progressive. I'm very proud to be a part of it." This year's festival is
excited to have as Presenting Sponsors two visionary organizations: the
Spiritual Cinema Circle (SpiritualCinemaCircle.com) and Earth Cinema Circle
(EarthCinemaCircle.com). Both bring independent films of inspirational or
environmental significance to an international audience through subscription
DVD clubs, and are a perfect match for the themes of the Mendocino Film
Festival. For more information, please call the Mendocino Film Festival at
707-937-0171, or visit its web site at MendocinoFilmFestival.org.
SOURCE The Mendocino Film Festival
Ken Krauss & nbsp, +1-707-937-5110, for The Mendocino Film Festival
