It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
WELCOME TO SANTA MONICA
Founded in 1981, the American Film Market (AFM) has grown steadily to become the premiere global marketplace where Hollywood’s decision-makers and trendsetters all gather under one roof. Unlike a film festival, the AFM is a marketplace where production and distribution deals are closed. In just eight days, more than $800 million in deals will be sealed — on both completed films and those that haven’t started shooting yet — making AFM the must-attend industry event.
The AFM transforms Santa Monica. The Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel and the Le Merigot Beach Hotel are converted into a busy marketplace. All 23 screens on the Santa Monica Promenade and the surrounding community become AFM screening rooms for the entire eight-day event and eight digital and video screening rooms are added just for the AFM. Participants may view more than 900 screenings of approximately 500 films - 31 new films every two hours - the majority of them world or U.S. premieres. Titles range from big budget blockbusters that will be released by the major studios in the U.S., to lower budget art and genre films recognized at international film festivals, all destined for theaters and television around the world.
With 8,000 attendees, 900 screenings, and seminars programmed by leading industry organizations, the American Film Market continues to be the pivotal destination for independent filmmakers and business people from all over the world.
Fabian Lewkowicz
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PEA SOUP
Fabian Lewkowicz
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Vintage off the Vine
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Mary Blackmon admires a vintage pendant belonging to actress and model Trudy Marshall during OPCC's 'Vintage off the Vine' silent auction fundraiser at the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica on Sunday, November 1, 2009. The annual fundraising event included a silent auction, vintage jewelry boutique, entertainment, food and blind wine tasting. This event raised funds and awareness for Turning Point Transitional Housing. Turning Point Transitional Housing is a 55-bed shelter for homeless men and women that offers housing and supportive services for up to 9 months. The project seeks to break the cycle of homelessness and to integrate homeless individuals back into the community by providing comprehensive, individualized services designed to address their physical and emotional needs. In addition to an individual sleeping area, three meals a day and clothing, Turning Point provides intensive case management, counseling and support groups, specialized programs such as job counseling, money management, health education, computer classes and independent living skills.
18th Annual PALloween
(1,2,3) Children compete in a costume contest during the 18th Annual PALloween Carnival at Barker Hanger on Saturday, October 31, 2009. (4) Guest walk through the Haunted House during the 18th Annual PALloween Carnival (5) Leigh-Ann Waddell, 10, and (6) Spring A.M. de Haviland compete in the pie eating contest during the 18th Annual PALloween carnival at Barker Hanger on Saturday, October 31, 2009.
Fabian Lewkowicz
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Halloween Surfing
(1) Rusty White, 38, and (2) Kenny Morrison, 34, dressed as Teletubbies, compete at Santa Monica Beach during ZJ Boarding House's Haunted Heats Halloween Costumed Surf Contest on Saturday, October 31, 2009. (3) Mike, 32, dressed as Master Shake, competes during ZJ Boarding House's Haunted Heats Halloween Costumed Surf Contest. (4) (left to right) Dax Miller, 37, Rusty White, 38, and Kenny Morrison, 34, dressed as a Teletubbies, during ZJ Boarding House's Haunted Heats Halloween Costumed Surf Contest on Saturday, October 31, 2009.
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Santa Monica Dragon
Dr. Tim Katzen, puts the final touches on his “Santa Monica Dragon” during the McKinley Halloween Harvest Festival on Friday, October 30, 2009. After 17,520 hours of badly needed slumber, the famous “Santa Monica Dragon” emerged from its secret cave to claim its rightful place in the kingdom of Santa Monica. Dragon creator and ghoulish dragon rider, Dr. Tim Katzen, a local Sunset Park resident, has always had a passion for dragons. Fondly also named, “Tim's Dragon” by his family and friends, the dragon has had many evolutions since its early days. Starting out on an old wiggly push type wheel chair, it evolved to and electric chair, a golf cart, and to the current drivable version. Today's dragon is built on an old retired utility diesel paneled truck equipped with a gas powered extension cherry picker, which will be converted to the neck and smoke blowing head. The dragon is a hobby for Katzen, but comes together with a tremendous amount of help from his wife, Debbie Wong, and his friends. The fierce winged smoke blowing dragon has earned its notoriety over the years. In the past, the dragon was spotted at St. Matthew's Parish School to welcome the celebrated author, Cornelia Funke, writer of the Dragon Rider series. This fantastic dragon mostly comes out during Halloween with Katzen seated on top, dressed as the ghoulish dragon rider. Dr. Tim Katzen lives in Santa Monica together with his wife Debbie Wong and their two daughters, Melanie (10yrs old) and Shelby (1).
MIKES BODY SHOP
Hook, Line and Sinker
