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Temecula is an outstanding city where residents experience a strong sense of community and family values. This vineyard-covered region offers scenic landscapes and a serene lifestyle. An abundant recreation and cultural opportunities, award-winning schools, golf courses and safe and attractive neighborhoods provide the ideal setting for family living. One of these cultural opportunities is the Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival.
The Annual Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival is presented by Cinema Entertainment Alliance, a nonprofit arts and education organization dedicated to celebrating world cinema and music. The Temecula Valley Film and Music Society’s mission is to enrich the human spirit through film and music by nurturing, supporting and showcasing independent film and music talent.
Filmmakers and Musicians from across America and around the globe come to Temecula every September since 1995 to participate and enjoy in the celebration film and music. Attendance has grown from 600 in 1995 to over 20,000 in 2008. Media coverage is extensive and global, boasting of over 15,000,000 media impressions worldwide. Over 300 filmmakers, musicians, producers, directors, writers, judges, composers, arrangers, agents, publicists, cast and crew participated in the 2008 festivities.
Lifetime and Career Achievement Award honorees include distinguished film and music icons of past and present such as Dionne Warwick, Hector Elizondo, Dennis Haybert, John Ottman, John Badham, Lucas Foster, Carl Reiner, Karl Malden and Shirley Jones just to name a few
The festivals tradition of presenting excellence in film and music has featured emerging styles from North America and 20 countries around the world. The festival is open to US and Foreign films in five categories: Full Length Features, Shorts, Documentaries, Animation and Student Films. To be eligible, a film entry must have been completed in 2007, 2008 or 2009. All film entries must be submitted on DVD to be considered for selection.
The music competition component is designed to showcase the music vision and artistic wizardry of talented individuals and groups from across America and the world. Entries for all genres of music, from rock, jazz and pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Latin, Country, Folk, and World are represented.
The social calendar starts with Opening Night Festivities, followed by daily & nightly filmmaker/musician receptions, industry workshops, a Lifetime and Career Achievement Awards Black Tie Gala, a Sunday morning Hot Air Balloon Ride, a Closing Night Wrap party and Best of Fest special screening presentations and much more. The workshops are one of the biggest draws to the event where filmmakers and musicians can learn from the professionals and learn from industry experts.
Temecula may be soon be known for much more than spectacular natural beauty, a thriving economy, a business-friendly environment, and attractive lifestyle. The Temecula Valley International Film & Music Industry helps put Temecula in the Hollywood spotlight.