Founder and filmmakers awarded at the 13th Annual Other Venice Film Festival – Venice Paparazzi | Venice Beach CA, Photo Agency, Community Info, News, Events

Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at the Other Venice Film Festival’s Awards ceremony at Beyond Baroque on Oct. 9, 2016. View event pics and video below.

The Other Venice Film Festival (OVFF) proudly returned better than ever for its 13th Season on October 7th to 9th. The entire weekend was devoted to independent, international, and local films, art, music, food, and parties. Food was provided by Hama Sushi and beer by Venice Duck Brewery. The awards ceremony event was a very cool local scene with live music By Beauties & The Beast, photo art By Paul Grooner, a film screening of “WHEN THE STARLIGHT ENDS,” red carpet, and the Abbot Awards Ceremony. The Other Venice Film Fest founder, Reuben De La Casas, was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from The Venice Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee and Venice Paparazzi.

In photo above: Left: Adam Sigal. Right: Arabella Oz

View video OVFF founder, Reuben De La Casas accepting his award.

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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: Venice, CA has always been an epicenter for LA artists and filmmakers who continue to pave the way toward expanding the language of underground, alternative cinema. The Other Venice Film Festival bridges the community of Venice and that of greater Los Angeles together in a competitive, fun-filled weekend of movies and mayhem. For more info, visit www.OtherVeniceFilmFestival.com

THE ABBOT AWARDS® are given to filmmakers who exemplify maverick filmmaking, by creating stunning and poignant cinema. These films, often hilarious or tragically absurd, are made without the benefits of large budgets and technological wizardry. These filmmakers share the spirit and artistic energy of Venice’s founding father Abbot Kinney. In honoring these filmmakers who adhere to their singular vision, we honor our Venetian benefactor, Abbot Kinney.

AWARDS TO:

Best Short Film “Diamond” Ty Granderson Jones
Best Short International Film” Launda Naach” (India) Director: Shafaq Khan
Best Music Video Competition “Dolce Ardor” Director: Andrea Saenz
Best Experimental Short Film “The Grief Party” Amelia Mulkey
Life Time Achievement Award Karen Mulkey
Most Excellent Feature Film” When Then Starlight Ends” Director: Adam Sigal
Best Feature Film Actress Arabella Oz
Best Feature Film Actor Mickey Gooch

View 2016 OVFF photos by Venice Paparazzi