12th Malibu International Film Festival Honors Director Mary Lambert

Malibu, CA, October 05, 2011 --(PR.com)-- On this upcoming Thursday, October 6th, the 12th Annual Malibu International Film Festival will honor director Mary Lambert with a Cinematic Environmentalist Award during its Opening Night directly after the screening of her documentary “Miss South Pacific: Beauty and the Sea.” The film not only follows the 2009-2010 Miss South Pacific Pageant, but also tells the story of various Pacific Island countries and how they have been affected by climate change. While Lambert first gained attention as a director in the music video world, she is best known for her work in features (Pet Sematary I & II, Siesta) and has directed a wide range of television projects for major networks. Upon learning of the upcoming award, Lambert humbly accepted in hopes of spreading her film’s message – one that, according to Lambert, needs to be heard. Fellow environmental activists and personal friends Pierce and Keely Brosnan will present the Award.

“Miss South Pacific” kicks off the Opening Night of the Festival with a screening at Malibu Cinemas at 7:00 PM. After the presentation of Lambert’s Award, the evening continues with an introduction by Pierce Brosnan for the romantic comedy feature “Kissing Strangers” directed by David Katz (Film and Television Producer, Malibu Film Festival Founder). The Opening Night Films are sponsored by Schwarcz, Rimberg, Boyd & Rader LLP, Keely Brosnan, Pierce Brosnan, Kym Gold, Babakul, Dianne Burnett, the Joan Valentine Foundation, Kanner Sisters Productions, Marty Katz Productions and David Katz Productions. Additional sponsors listed at MalibuFilmFestival.com. The Opening Night Party immediately follows at Malibu Lumber Yard sponsored by Schwarcz, Rimberg, Boyd & Rader LLP, Keely Brosnan, Pierce Brosnan, Kym Gold, Babakul, Dianne Burnett, the Joan Valentine Foundation, Kanner Sisters Productions, Marty Katz Productions, Stella Artois, Vita Coco, Clear Channel Outdoor, SIR and David Katz Productions. Additional sponsors listed at MalibuFilmFestival.com. The Festival will not screen on Friday in observance of Yom Kippur. Closing Night is Saturday evening: the Festival wraps up in style at the Malibu Lumber Yard with film screenings and cocktails under the stars, Awards Presentations, and a Closing Night Party.

Special Events & Screenings

Event: Opening Night Screenings
Location: Malibu Cinemas
Address: 3822 Cross Creek Road Malibu, CA 90265
Date: Thursday, October 6
Time: 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Box Office: $20 TicketWeb (866) 468-3399 and Malibu Cinemas box office
(Ticket is All Access for Entire Festival)

Event: Opening Night Party
Location: Malibu Lumber Yard
Address: 3939 Cross Creek Road Malibu, CA 90265
Time: 8:00 PM
Date: Thursday, October 6

Event: Film Screenings with Q&A Sessions
Times: 7:00 PM , 9:00 PM
Date: Saturday, October 8
Location: Malibu Lumber Yard
Address: 3939 Cross Creek Road Malibu, CA 90265
Box Office: $20 TicketWeb (866) 468-3399
(Ticket is All Access for Entire Festival)

Event: Awards Reception & Party
Time: 10:00 PM
Date: Saturday, October 8
Location: Malibu Lumber Yard
Address: 3939 Cross Creek Road Malibu, CA 90265

Sponsors:
David Katz Productions
Schwarcz, Rimberg, Boyd & Rader LLP
MakeupArtistBook.com
Marty Katz Productions
Keely and Pierce Brosnan
Kym Gold
Babakul
Dianne Burnett
Joan Valentine Foundation
Kanner Sisters Productions
Malibu Lumber Yard
Magic Castle
310 Creative
Gracee Arthur
SIR Services
Stella Artois
Vita Coco
Clear Channel Outdoor
Malibu String Academy

Full event and film descriptions on-line at:
www.malibufilmfestival.org

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