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9<\/b>^{th<\/sup><\/b> Annual La Femme International Film Festival Announces Celebrity Studded Selected Films to Screen with Jessica Biel, Sienna Miller, John Savage, Billy Zane, Sally Kirkland, Steven Bauer, Brendan Fraser, Peter Coyote and Ashley Judd.<\/b><\/p>\n}

Beverly Hills, CA, October 1, 2013<\/i><\/b> – <\/b>La Femme Film Festival founder Leslie LaPage announces the 9<\/b>^{th<\/sup><\/b> Annual La Femme <\/b><\/p>\n}

International Film Festival 2013, <\/b>films screening, awards ceremony, parties, special screenings and seminar panels from<\/p>\n

October 17<\/b>^{th<\/sup><\/b> \u2013 20<\/b>th<\/sup><\/b> at LA LIVE Regal Theatre Stadium 14 in Los Angeles, CA (1000 W. Olympic Blvd, 90015).<\/p>\n}

Films featuring Hollywood\u2019s Celebrity Stars: Jessica Biel, John Savage, Sally Kirklind, Steven Bauer, Finola Hughes, Brendan Fraser, \u00a0Peter Coyote <\/b>and a host of others.<\/b><\/p>\n

LA Femme will screen, at the four (4) day festival, over 100 independent features, short films, documentaries, commercials, music videos and special screenings.<\/p>\n

We are excited to announce some of the amazing films participating in the festival: \u2018<\/b>Awakened\u2019 starring Jullianne Michelle (three time Best Actress nominee<\/b>),\u00a0 \u2018The Truth About Emanuel\u2019, starring Jessica Biel and Kaya Scodelario<\/b> (Director: Francesca Gregorini), \u2018Please Kill Mr. Know it All\u2019, starring Kristina Pesic <\/b>(Director: Colin Carter and Sandra Feldman), \u2018Paolo Soleri: Beyond Form\u2019 narrated by Peter Coyote <\/b>(Director: <\/b>Aimee Madsen), \u2018Eyes of Thailand\u2019 narrated by Ashley Judd <\/b>(Director: Wendy Borman), <\/b>\u2018The Bet\u2019 starring Mary O\u2019Connor, directed by Finola Hughes<\/b>\u2019 , \u2018Wild Horses\u2019, with Brooke Shields <\/b>(Director: Stephanie Martin), \u2018Vino Veritas\u2019, starring Carrie Preston<\/b> of \u2018True Blood\u2019 fame (Director: Sarah Knight), \u2018Don\u2019t Pass Me By\u2019, starring Sean Stone <\/b>(Director: Eric Priestly).<\/p>\n

\u201cWe strive to support the creative efforts of women artists making films\u201d. Stated Leslie LaPage, the festival\u2019s founder . La Femme<\/b> has surpassed its grass root beginnings in the United States by celebrating women\u2019s contributions to media with films from all over the world. The Hollywood distribution community has sought out our films and Origin Releasing has stepped up to plate offering a fist look at the films screened at the LA Femme. \u00a0The four day event in Los Angeles hosts special networking events at LA hot spots, seminars, special screenings, Opening Gala \u201cPsycho Circus\u201d co-hosted by the Hair and Makeup Artisits Network, and Gala Awards Ceremony.\u00a0 <\/b>LA Femme is dedicated to empowering women artists creating entertainment.<\/p>\n

Previous Celebrity Award Honorees included : Patty Jenkins (Monster), Lainie Kazan (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Jennifer Yuh Nelson (Kung Fu Panda 2), Angela Bassett (Green Hornet), Virginia Madsen (Sideways), Marianne Jean-Baptise (Without a Trace), Sara Gilbert (Roseanne), Diablo Cody (Juno), Vivica Fox (Kill Bill), Rosanna Arquette (After Hours), Lea Thompson (Caroline in the City), Katherine Fugate (Army Wives), Wendi McLendon-Covey (The Goldbergs) and many more.<\/p>\n

The screening and event schedule for the festival is available online at www.lafemme.org<\/a>.\u00a0Tickets on sale NOW online or at the door. Full Access VIP Passes are at $150 for Regular Price, and Discounted VIP Passes are available for WGA & SAG Members at $59; tickets for individual films are $10; and single seminars are $20.<\/p>\n

Contributing Sponsors Include: SAG \u2013AFTRA Affirmative Action & Diversity, SAG-AFTRA Women\u2019s Committee, (WGA) Writers Guild America West, Doritos, Governor\u2019s Office of Film and Entertainment State of Florida, The Hair & Makeup Artists Network, Eurochannel; <\/b>Additional Sponsorship provided by: La Praire,<\/b> Bold for Men, Eco Bags, Epsom Salt, FlopTopz, Good Clean Love, Jessilyn Park Studio, Natural Soap Shop, Opus Skin Care, Rocco and Lola, Shirlee On The Road, Iron Faith, Starlettos, The Marena Group, Whitening Lighting, William Neely Cosmetics, Dollhouse Hair and Makeup Designs, HMAN, Kisstix, Leaf Botanics, Make-Up Mandy, Pores Be Pure, Product, Supergoop!, A&B Wedding Events,Starlettos, Formula 10.0.6, BeLeaf, Physique 57, O Wines, Beauty Scoop, My Bevening, Chella, Qosmedix, Chef Olivia, Shapzme, Christrio, My Beving, Makeup Mandy, Doctor Kaurs Wellness Solutions, Lisa Kline, App Solutely Wireless, Flying Morgans, and Pez.<\/b><\/p>\n

Media Inquiries:<\/span> To register press credentials or schedule an interview with Leslie LaPage<\/b>, contact Krystal Gomez 818.300.1269<\/b> or email llapage@lafemme.org<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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