HOLLYWOOD STORYTELLERS FILM FESTIVAL

The Hollywood Storytellers Film Festival is a premiere local event that honors outstanding independent filmmakers and awards them with essential resources for their creative endeavors.

This IMDb qualifying festival stands out not just for its commitment to artistry, but for its distinguished panel of judges, consisting of industry executives associated with prominent companies such as NBC Universal, Netflix, Disney, Sony, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Our inaugural event, taking place on March 9th 2025 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard's walk-of-fame, promises a highly curated program showcasing the finest in independent cinematic storytelling. Highlights of our Official Selections include:

**An exciting debut** of the breathtaking music video “The Crying Room” by The Yagas featuring Emmy and Academy-nominated frontwoman Vera Farmiga, directed by renowned photographer Matt Jones.

**Compelling Narratives** with acclaimed actors such as Josh Herdman (Harry Potter), Kaniehtiio Horn (Reservation Dogs), and Dallas Goldtooth (Dances with Wolves, 1883, Longmire).

**Powerful Documentaries** including a heartfelt tribute to the late Grammy-nominated soul-blues singer Frank Bey by decorated director/editor Lisa Palatella (Wish Me Away, The Making of “Across the Universe”).

Join us on the red carpet Sunday, March 9th to celebrate and support independent film at a time it is needed most!

Info: 1. THE CRYING ROOM, *Honorary Selection* Music Video by The Yagas - Directed by Matt Jones fronted by Emmy and Oscar-nominated actress Vera Farmiga, Renn Hawkey, Jason Bowman, Mark Visconti, and Mike Davis. 2. FRANK BEY: ALL MY DUES ARE PAID, Feature Documentary Film - Directed by Tom Dwyer, Lisa Palattella

Info: 1. Aloha Means I Love You (Short) 2. Terms and Conditions (Short) 3. Rocancourt (Feature Documentary)

Info: 1. Pre-Existing Freedom(Short) 2. Your Everyday Heroes of Costa Rica (TV Pilot) 3. Woman Dies Alone (Short)

Info: *Student and First-Time Filmmaker Block* 1. Rent-A-Hero (Animated Short) 2.Private Universe (Short)3. Love is Merely a Madness (Short Documentary)4. Dad's Car Keys (Short) 5. Snuggleville: The Honeymoon's Over (Animated TV Pilot) 6. High Stakes (TV Pilot) 7. In a Tamasic World (Music Video)

Info: 1. The Black Experience (Short) 2. No Way Home (Feature)

Info: 1. Hangman (Short) 2. Seeds (Feature)

Info: 1. A Close Shave (Short Documentary) 2. Unite for Bissau (Feature Documentary)

Info: 1. Daylight (Short) 2. The End was just The Beginning (Short) 3. Ever There (Short)

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