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A creative, innovative and digital festival spotlighting film, music, visual arts and the newest in technology! October 5-15, 2017 Information Packet with proposed schedule of events*
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*Subject to change due to availability of talent and venues

2. ABOUT
SPIFFest is an annual event occurring in San Pedro, California where the entertainment and digital tech industries are front and center for the thousands of people who attend this Los Angeles based event. Known for attracting a diverse demographic, SPIFFest offers filmmakers an opportunity to screen their new features, shorts and web-series in a juried setting. Technology companies bring the latest in products to demonstrate to a captivated audience, including student populations. While musicians and local artists provide the soundtrack and backdrop for the festival. Lastly, social media correspondents are on site to promote through social channels the events as they happen and conduct interviews with the talent and sponsors.

3. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS OPENING NIGHT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017
Opening night includes a pre- film screening media event
to celebrate VIPs and the sponsors of the festival.
Red Carpet with Step and Repeat will be available with
media coverage.
Film screening for opening night will include Q and A with filmmakers and talent
Post- screening party will conclude the evening
Opening night will coincide with the special San Pedro
community event – “FIRST THURSDAY” – where local artists, musicians and foods are spotlighted during this event.

4. Film screenings during the day and evening
Themed panels in the media lounge
Interviews by media of filmmakers, sponsors and honored guests
Eco – friendly auto display
Eco-friendly company display
Open galleries for perusal
Friday, October 6th ECO DAY

5. First Festival Weekend
Saturday, Oct 7th
Young Filmmakers Day
Sunday, Oct 8th
Location! Production!
Film screenings
Young Filmmakers Panel
Young Filmmakers Institute
Social Media Influencer Sponsored Happy Hour
Panel – The importance of locations for film
What goes in to making a production
Tour of locations used around San Pedro
Taste of San Pedro.Wine & Dine

6. Monday-Tuesday-Wedneday Soundtrack
Come hear various local musicians perform throughout the early part of the week at area venues. Listing of performers and locations will be posted on the website and festival brochures.

7. TECH THURSDAY
A whole day dedicated to technology and how film impacts the use of tech and vice-versa. Learn from leading tech experts and see the latest in technolgy – especially being used in the entertainment and ecology industries!

8. FRIDAY the 13th and Saturday the 14th – FRIGHT FEST!
This year SPIFFest is adding two days dedicated to the horror genre. With leading horror filmmakers, actors and musicians to help make this one spooky weekend!
Friday will be a special film screening – stay tuned!
Saturday will include several film screenings and panels during the day with a spooktacular screening at night.

9. Sunday, October 15th, FESTIVAL CONCLUSION
Final night- Red Carpet
Award Ceremony
Post Festival Party for VIPs, Festival Staff and Sponsors

10. Contact information: SPIFFest.org
General Information and Sponsor Inquiries
Please connect with our SPIFFest director at this
Media Inquiries
For media passes, red carpet credentials or other media inquiries please connect with Louise Sattler, SPIFFest Communications director at
FACEBOOK/SPIFFEST
GENERAL FESTIVAL HASHTAG: #SPIFFest
TECH THURSDAY: #SPIFFestTech
FRIGHT FEST WEEKEND: #SPIFFestHorror