The 44th Annual USA Film Festival returns to Dallas, April 22-27 – schedule of events

The 44th Annual USA Film Festival returns to Dallas, April 22-27 – schedule of events

Dallas is very blessed to have some magnificent talent come through our bustling city, and this year’s USA Film Festival is bringing in some very cool folks. Names like Ed Harris, John Turturro, Carol Kane, Morgan Fairchild and Fionnula Flanagan are just a few of the amazing people attending this year, and there’s going to be plenty to do and see. We’ve got a full schedule of events below for you to check out, and you may just see us out and about during the fest. Take a look and see the exciting things going on this year, and let us know what you’re most looking forward to.

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The USA Film Festival announces
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
44th Annual USA Film Festival
April 22 – 27, 2014

DALLAS – The USA Film Festival announces the schedule of events for the 44th Annual USA Film Festival, April 22 – 27, 2014. Actor, author and native Dallasite Stephen Tobolowsky returns to his home town (and the USA Film Festival) to host the program. All programs will be held at the Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Texas. Advance tickets are available exclusively through Ticketmaster beginning April 10, 2014.

This year’s program highlights include restored classics presented on the big screen:

– 60th anniversary presentation of the creature classic, Creature From the Black Lagoon in 3D (restored digital print) with star Julie Adams in attendance; Hosted by film noir scholar Foster Hirsch

– Exclusive regional screening of Orson Welles’ Othello (restored digital print)

– Exclusive regional screening of Il Sorpasso (restored digital print)

— Salute to actor Ed Harris with screening of writer/director Michael Berry’s new film Frontera (The Ed Harris Tribute will include a film clip compilation program hosted by actor/director Charles Haid)

— Salute to actor Carol Kane with screening of her new film Clutter (The Carol Kane Tribute will include a film clip

— Salute to actor Fionnula Flanagan with screenings of two of her new films Tasting Menu and Life’s a Breeze

— Salute to actor Linda Gray (The Linda Gray Tribute will include a film clip compilation and on-stage conversation hosted by FOX4 news anchor Clarice Tinsley; Honorary Chairman for the evening is Caroline Rose Hunt)

— Salute to actor Morgan Fairchild (The Morgan Fairchild Tribute will include a film clip compilation and on-stage conversation hosted by fellow native Dallasite and actor Stephen Tobolowsky and actor/producer Corbin Bernsen. The Festival will also reveal a sneak peek of footage from the trio’s new film project.)

— Salute to actor Peter Riegert with screening of new short film The Walk

–Actor/writer/director John Turturro will present his new film Fading Gigolo

–Noted sound editor Mark Levinson will present his new documentary Particle Fever

–Academy Award®-winning sound editor Ron Judkins will present his film Finding Neighbors

–Superstar wine expert Charlie Arturaolo will present the new film El Camino Del Vino (“The Ways of Wine”) in

–36th annual National Short Film & Video Competition (an Academy-qualified program); the 2014 National Jury includes: writer/producer Paul Marcarelli; actor/writer/director Catherine Dent; actor/writer/director Christina Beck; actor/director/producer Charles Haid; and actor/writer Elisabeth Harmon

–Stephen Tobolowsky hosts a free program of narrative short films and filmmakers (featuring several actors making their short film debuts, including Tim Guinee with The One Armed Man, Henry Ian Cusick with Dress, and Eden Sher with The Suitcase); Several additional short film compilation programs will be presented (Narrative, Nonfiction, Student, Animation) at no admission cost

–Community Showcase programs featuring short films with ties to Texas (including a special nod to Dallas actor Larry Jack Dotson) and the works of area students

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TICKET & SCHEDULE INFORMATION
There are also several FREE admission programs noted in the schedule.

Advance tickets will be available via Ticketmaster.  Tickets by telephone – 214-631-2787
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/7cj2d2

A complete schedule of all Festival events may be obtained by calling the Festival office at 214-821-FILM or may be viewed online at www.usafilmfestival.com

Printed schedules are also available for pick up at the Angelika Film Center Dallas.

OFFICIAL SPONSORS
Sponsors of the 44th Annual USA Film Festival include Dave Perry-Miller & Associates, Gaedeke Group, AXS.TV, Suddenlink Communications, Dallas Film Commission, Texas Film Commission, Magnolia Pictures On Demand, HDNet Movies, ViewPoint Bank, Sidley Austin LLP, HBO, Jackson Walker LLP, Alford Media Services and Ticketmaster. The USA Film Festival is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts.

ABOUT THE USA FILM FESTIVAL
A year-round film festival featuring 50 days of programs
The USA Film Festival is a 44-year-old Dallas-based 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the recognition and promotion of excellence in the film and video arts. Year-round events include KidFilm®; an Academy-qualified National Short Film Competition; monthly screenings; special programs and premieres; and the USA Film Festival, held each spring. Throughout the year, the Festival presents a variety of membership, exhibition, educational, and cultural programs designed to bring together audiences and filmmakers for a “live cinema” experience.

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