THE GOD PROJECT playing Sunday at 2PM is a World Premiere.  Our story follows Joshua who's evolving clairvoyance takes him into a maze of the human subconscious.  The acting and inventive editing of this film make it a must see.  Javier Calderon, the film's Director and lead Actor will be in attendance.  He will also participate in the SPIRIT IN FILM PANEL on Saturday at

    MIND ALTERING SHORTS will be screening at 2:50PM on Saturday and 12:15PM on Sunday.  These sixteen provocative and entertaining films hail from all over the World.  They include films about school girl aliens, Shamanism, mood swings and psychedelic robot spaceships!  At press time, over two-thirds of the filmmakers are coming to The City Different to showcase their works, making for interactive Q &A's after screenings and adding to the liveliness of the festival.

 

    In addition to films and panels, the four-day event will include well-known speakers in the field of film and metaphysics.  Friday, September 19th, at 11:00AM, Award-winning producer BONNY DORE will give a presentation offering audiences' insight garnered from her vast experiences as a producer for ABC, CBS, HBO as well as being the former President of Women in Film and Television International.  Ms. Dore will also be moderating the Elements in Filmmaking Panel which will also include: David Dirks, NM entertainment lawyer; Jerry Alpert, former licensing NY & LA CEO; Todd Christensen, artist and location manager; Sanford Astor, LA entertainment lawyer and several festival filmmakers. This panel will take place Friday at 3:30 PM.

 

    KEVIN RYERSON www.kevinryerson.com speaking on Saturday, September 20th at 1:30PM has been heralded in Shirley MacLaine's best-selling books.  He is an author and intuitive in the tradition of Edgar Cayce who has been lecturing on parapsychology and spirituality for over 30 years.  The SPIRIT IN FILM PANEL will include: Kevin Ryerson, Cathy Rosak, an intuitive advisor from Colorado Springs, Javier Calderon, director and lead actor in THE GOD PROJECT and other festival filmmakers. This panel will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 4:45 PM.

 

THE AWARDS CEREMONY

 

  The Awards Ceremony is honored to be have celebrated actor GARY FARMER as Master of Ceremonies taking place in the theater of the Scottish Rite Temple at 8PM on Saturday, September 20.  Recognized local artists will present a piece of their art as an award to the filmmakers whose films were voted Best of Festival. The festival will also give a LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD to SHIRLEY MACLAINE,  KEVIN RYERSON, a close friend of Shirley's, will accept her award.

 

    In addition to paying tribute to the winning filmmakers, the TEWA NORTH DANCERS will perform their sacred dances.  They are  featured in the local film, DANCING FROM THE HEART www.dancingfromtheheart-movie.com that will be screening 10:45AM on Sunday.  Immediately after the Awards Ceremony, the festival will host a GALA PARTY with GARY FARMER and his band, the TROUBLEMAKERS, rocking the ballroom of the Temple.  Tickets are just $10 and open to the public.

 

    There will be PARTIES each night.  Thursday will kick off the festival upstairs at Osteria Restaurant with JONO MANSON.  Friday at the Hotel Plaza Real will be a dance party with SITA JAMESON and the SHIVA BROTHERS, a Hindu chant band.  They will be followed by DJ SPINFX from KSFR's Twisted Groove program.  Saturday is the Gala at the Scottish Rite Temple ballroom with Gary Farmer and The Troublemakers.  Sunday, at the Hotel Plaza Real will be Maruti, an ethnic dance band.  All parties welcome the public for a nominal cover.

 

    A sacred ART MARKET will take place in the ballroom above the theater on Friday and Saturday from 11AM-6 PM and Sunday from 11AM-3PM.  Local artists will present their metaphysical art, which includes jewelry, paintings, sculpture and healing metaphysical services. There will be food booths and a festival lounge, where people can relax and network between films.