Please join us for this unique "GIRL'S NIGHT OUT" and support the 2011 SLO Film Festival
and the SLO County Community Foundations's Women's Legacy Fund.

I KNOW A WOMAN LIKE THAT website
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CLICK HERE TO ORDER Reception Tickets that include wine, appetizers, live music and
reserved seating at the Fremont Theatre.
Call (805) 546-3456 to reserve general admission seats at the Fremont Theatre.
Tickets to the movie only will not be pre-sold.
Suggested donation of $15 to be paid at the door.

Enjoy a great selection of Short Films Under the Stars
at the Avila Bay Club in Avila Beach

Friday, September 10, 2010
7:00pm wine/dessert reception
8:00pm Screening

The Avila Bay Club is hosting an evening of six of the best short films previously seen at the SLOIFF
(along with one new one being previewed before the 2011 Festival).
This is an adult event but all films are rated PG-13 or PG.
Excellent wines from Sculpterra Winery and delectable desserts will be available for purchase and admission is free to club and non-members. Chairs will be available but bring a blanket to wrap up in after sun-down and be prepared to enjoy a great eclectic mix of shorts, all under 15 min. long.

	PERILS IN NUDE MODELING         Scott Rice won a Student Oscar for his hilarious short film about an art student struggling through a very intense life drawing class. Won the Best Student Film Award at the SLOIFF in 2006. 10 min.
A SENSELESS ACT This film was produced during the 2007 reality show "On the Lot". Director David de Vos was given the logline, "Something important is lost...." and in a week, he and a small crew produced this clever short, screened at the 2008 SLOIFF. 5 min.
	HELP WANTED This inspirational story of a middle-aged auto mechanic and his young helper was screened at the 2009 SLOIFF, with lead actor/director Teo Guardino in attendance. 13 min.
MISS SHADE IS MISSING A class of 3rd graders tell the story of the day their teacher was replaced by a hapless substitute in this light-hearted short documentary. This film will be screened at the 2011 SLOIFF. 12 min.
	PIGEON IMPOSSIBLE An hilarious 6-minute romp through the streets of Washington D.C. as the hero fights to save himself and the world from the chaos reigned down by a hungry pigeon. Screened at the 2010 SLOIFF. 6 min.
THE FRANK ANDERSON Frank Anderson has man-boobs and desperately wants breast reduction surgery. But first he must convince his insurance company it's a necessary procedure. Stars Jane Lynch, Stephen Root and Richard Riehle. Won Best Short Film at the 2007 SLOIFF. 13 min.

For more information about this event, email or call (805) 546-FILM.
Click here for more information about the Avila Bay Club or for directions

Congratulations to the 2010 Winning Films!

Congratulations to the winners of the George Sidney Film Competition, Central Coast Filmmaker Showcase, the Audience Award winners and Filmmakers of Tomorrow Showcase winners.

George Sidney Independent Film Competition
Best Narrative Feature - BOMBER
Best Documentary Feature - TIBET IN SONG
Best Short Film - ANDHERI
Best Student Film - ON THE ROAD TO TEL AVIV

Central Coast Filmmaker Showcase
Best Film under 30 minutes - AQUARIUS OF HEARTS
Best Film 30 minutes and over - DREAM CAMP WYOMING

Audience Awards
Best Narrative Feature - PATRIK AGE 1.5
Best Documentary Feature - THE LEGEND OF PANCHO BARNES AND THE HAPPY BOTTOM RIDING CLUB
Best Short Film - MIRACLE IN A BOX
Best in the Fest - THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN IN AMERICA: DANIEL ELLSBERG AND THE PENTAGON PAPERS

Filmmaker of Tomorrow Awards
Elementary School Division:
Best Overall - WOW! What a Great Question (Wesley Ruby, Temucula)
Best Local Film -
Tie: Fluffy (Zoe Rosenberg, Shell Beach)
and Dino (Ben Rosenberg and John Farley, Shell Beach)

Middle School Division:
Best Overall - Our Boat is our Address (Shiropa Purna - Bangladesh)
Best Local Film - The Magic Hat (Kyle Plummer, Cambria)

High School Division:
Best Overall - Moon Shoes (Joel VanZeventer, San Luis Obispo)
Best Local Film - The Jerk (JoJo Johnson, SLO)
Best Documentary -
Tie: Nuclear Genie (Erik Choquette)
and A War Story, A Love Story (Matthew Evans)
Best Animated - Give the Dog a Bone (Edward Kelley, Los Angeles)

We believe in collaboration!

The SLOIFF proudly supports other local nonprofits. By donating film passes for silent and live auctions, screening films that shine a spotlight on issues and important causes, and publicizing other nonprofits for the chance to create awareness and find them new supporters, these are the organizations we are proud to have partnered with since 2006:

• Surfriders
• AmpSurf
• Transitions-Mental Health
• Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center
• Vision Unida
• Pacific Repertory Opera (now Opera San Luis Obispo)
• Festival Moziac
• San Luis Obispo Little Theatre
• Community Action Partnership of SLO County
• Avila Beach Marine Institute
• Woods Humane Society
• Arts Obispo
• The SLO Art Center
• Special Olympics of SLO
• Central Coast Railroad Museum
• Central Coast Railroad Festival
• Cal Poly Arts
• Cal Poly Athletics
• The Partnership for the Children of San Luis Obispo County
• Gay and Lesbian Alliance of the Central Coast
• World of Pinot Noir
• Nipomo High School Drama Department
• San Luis Obispo Symphony
• Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo
• Women's Legacy Fund