Edmonds International Film Festival passes out awards Sunday

The inaugural Edmonds International Film Festival drew to a close Sunday morning with awards and an announcement of plans for a possibly expanded event in 2011. Winner of Best Feature Film was “My Movie Girl,” by filmmaker Adam Bronstein. Bronstein and his co-star Mackenzie Firgens were present to accept the award from festival director Trevor…

Video: ‘Forgotten Hollywood, Forgotten History’ author talks about his project

Manny Pacheco, author of “Forgotten Hollywood, Forgotten History,” talks about his efforts to profile Hollywood’s lesser-known stars during a book signing at the Edmonds Bookshop Saturday. Pacheco was in town for the first Edmonds International Film Festival, and announced to a sold-out house at Saturday night’s movie block that he has signed an agreement to…

On video: Rick Steves, John Harrison arriving at Edmonds Film Festival

My Edmonds News was on the red carpet Friday night for Day 2 of the Edmonds International Film Festival, capturing the arrival by limousine of Edmonds travel guru Rick Steves, there for the movie premiere of his travel documentary “Andalucia,” and “Coffee Break” director John Harrison. (Video by Brandon Ersoz)

International Film Festival: Saturday events in Edmonds

10 a.m. Rick Steves presents Spain travel class at Edmonds Theater, free 3:30-4:30 p.m. Book signing with Manny Pacheco, author of “Forgotten Hollywood, Forgotten History” at the Edmonds Bookshop, 111 5th Ave. S. 5:30 p.m.  Saturday Night’s Official Preshow Mixer. The Loft Cafe and Social Lounge at 515 Main St. 6:30 p.m. VIPs begin arriving…

‘Binta Y La Gran Idea’ crowd favorite at Edmonds Film Festival opening night

The crowd attending opening night of the Edmonds International Film Festival presented by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce enjoyed three films, including the classic Federico Fellini film “La Strada,” but it was the 35-minute film “Binta Y La Gran Idea” that captured the audience’s hearts. Told through the eyes of a charming 7-year-old girl who…

More Edmonds Film Festival events announced: new shorts, Loft social

As opening night draws near — just three days to go — the Edmonds International Film Festival has announced the screening of more films and events. On Thursday, the Loft Cafe and Social Lounge will host the official preshow mixer, open to the public, starting at 5:30 p.m. This social event will be followed by…

Award-winning ‘My Movie Girl’ debuts at Edmonds Film Festival Oct. 23

A successful, living example of the “write what you know” advice is actor/director/filmmaker Adam Bronstein. His delightful autobiographical comedy “My Movie Girl” will be featured at the Edmonds International Film Festival on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at www.edmondsfilmfestival.com. The film won awards for best comedy, best soundtrack and audience favorite…

Edmonds Film Festival schedule filling out with more films, workshops

The excitement continues to build for the Edmonds International Film Festival, with more film showings and workshops announced at edmondsfilmfestival.com. Here are some of the latest offerings: FILMS “Frequent Flier”  Friday, Oct. 22,  7:30-10 p.m. The Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St. In addition to the previously announced Rick Steves travel documentary, “Andalucia,” the festival will screen…

Edmonds International Film Festival unveils three feature films

The Edmonds International Film Festival presented by the Edmonds Chanber of Commerce has announced its first three films, with more announcements to come soon. The films are: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21: “La Strada,” winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film in 1956, presented in association with The Criterion Collection and Janus Films….

Edmonds Film festival to host theatrical premiere of Rick Steves’ documentary

Updated with a quote from Rick Steves on his participation in the Film Festival Veteran traveler, documentary filmmaker and speaker Rick Steves, along with California radio personality and author Manny Pacheco, will help launch the first annual Edmonds International Film Festival Oct. 20-24. Festival Presenting Sponsor is the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, and several local…

How will film festival benefit Edmonds? Founders can count the ways

The father-son team that is heading up the Edmonds International Film Festival Oct. 20-24 visited their presenting sponsor — the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce — at the group’s networking breakfast Wednesday morning and shared some vital statistics about the economic benefit such as festival can have on Edmonds. Edmonds Festival Director Trevor Greenfield told the…

Edmonds Chamber of Commerce President Jim Hills with Edmonds International Film Festival Director Trevor Greenfield following the announcement Wednesday.

Edmonds Chamber becomes presenting sponsor of film festival

The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce made it known Wednesday that they are in full support of the new Edmonds International Film Festival, by becoming the top-level and exclusive Presenting Sponsor of 2010 for the October event. The partnership was announced at Wednesday at a press conference at Edmonds’ Best Western Harbor Inn. The new name…

My Edmonds News named media sponsor of Edmonds Film Festival

My Edmonds News, our community’s only locally-owned online  news site, is proud to announce that it has been named the first media sponsor for the Edmonds International Film Festival, scheduled for Oct. 20-24 in downtown Edmonds. The film festival organizers, father-son team Fred and Trevor Greenfield, for the past week have been on a whirlwind…

Q&A with Trevor Greenfield, director of Edmonds International Film Festival

My Edmonds News interviewed Trevor Greenfield, co-founder and director of the Edmonds International Film Festival, which is coming to town Oct. 20-24. Tell me about yourself. Where did you grow up and how did you get in to filmmaking? I grew up in Orange County, Calif., acting in school plays and always fascinated by movies,…

Now showing: It’s the Edmonds International Film Festival Oct. 20-24

As reported in MyEdmondsNews.com Tuesday night, the Edmonds International Film Festival is coming to town the week of Oct., 20-24, and organizers are looking for volunteers to help with this premiere event. Film festival co-founder and director Trevor Greenfield, who spoke before the Edmonds City Council Tuesday, encourages Edmonds residents to visit edmondsfilmfestival.com, where you…