Michael Mann's gangster film with Depp, Bale to head the LAFF line-up.
Michael Mann’s “Public Enemies” will premiere at the 15th annual Los Angeles Film Festival, scheduled to take place June 18 to 28 in Westwood.
The Universal drama starring Johnny Depp as John Dillinger will headline the festival’s 200 feature films, shorts, and music videos representing more than 30 countries.
Other notable premieres include Suzi Yoonessi’s “Dear Lemon Lime” starring Melissa Leo and Bob Byington’s “Harmony and Me” starring Kevin Corrigan.
“The 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival is a celebration of culture, cinema and community: a festival where everyday movie lovers can see films they otherwise might not see, hear first-hand from the artists and filmmakers that inspire them, and get a sneak peek at the great movies of the summer,” said Festival Director Rebecca Yeldham said in a statement.
“Public Enemies” will open wide July 1.
Passes for the Festival are available immediately for Film Independent members, and beginning May 18 for the general public. For more information, visit http://www.lafilmfest.com/2009/.
Complete List of LAFF films, from the group's press release:
Narrative Competition (7): The Narrative Competition is comprised of films made by talented emerging filmmakers that compete for the Target Filmmaker Award, which carries a $50,000 unrestricted grant funded by Target. The winner is determined by a panel of jurors. Films in this section are also eligible for the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature.
· Dear Lemon Lima, Suzi Yoonessi – WORLD PREMIERE
· Harmony & Me, Bob Byington
· Hollywood, je t’aime, Jason Bushman – WORLD PREMIERE
· Passenger Side, Matt Bissonnette – Canada - WORLD PREMIERE
· Turistas, Alicia Scherson – Chile – U.S. PREMIERE
· Wa Do Dem (What They Do), Sam Fleischner, Ben Chace – WORLD PREMIERE
· Zero Bridge, Tariq Tapa – USA/India – U.S. PREMIERE
Documentary Competition (7): The Documentary Competition is comprised of films made by talented emerging filmmakers that compete for the Target Documentary Award, which carries a $50,000 unrestricted grant funded by Target. The winner is determined by a panel of jurors. Films in this section are also eligible for the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature.
· After the Storm, Hilla Medalia – WORLD PREMIERE
· Bananas!*, Fredrik Gertten - Sweden – WORLD PREMIERE
· Branson, Brent Meeske – WORLD PREMIERE
· Convention, AJ Schnack
· The Last Beekeeper, Jeremy Simmons
· October Country, Michael Palmieri, Donal Mosher – WORLD PREMIERE
· Those Who Remain, Juan Carlos Rulfo, Carlos Hagerman – Mexico - U.S. PREMIERE
International Showcase (21): The International Showcase highlights innovative independent narrative and documentary features from outside of the United States. Films in this section are eligible for Audience Awards for Best International Feature, Best Narrative Feature, or Best Documentary Feature.
· Adhen, Rabah Ameur-Zaimeche – France/Algeria
· Autumn, Özcan Alper – Turkey
· Birdwatchers, Marco Bechis – Italy/Brazil (IFC Festival Direct)
· Bronson, Nicolas Winding Refn – England (Magnolia Pictures)
· Calimucho, Eugenie Jansen – Netherlands
· Call If You Need Me, James Lee – Malaysia – NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
· Carmen Meets Borat, Mercedes Stalenhoef – Netherlands
· City of Borders, Yun Suh – Israel
· Elementary Training for Actors, Martín Rejtman – Argentina – INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE
· Extraordinary Stories, Mariano Llinás – Argentina
· High-Rise, Gabriel Mascaro – Brazil – NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
· Los Bastardos, Amat Escalante – Mexico (Kino International)
· Mid-August Lunch, Gianni di Gregorio - Italy
· My Dear Enemy, Lee Yoon-ki – South Korea
· Our Beloved Month of August, Miguel Gomes – Portugal/France
· The Queen and I, Nahid Persson Sarvestani – Sweden (7th Art Releasing)
· Sacred Places, Jean-Marie Téno – France/Cameroon
· Stella, Sylvie Verheyde – France
· Unmade Beds, Alexis Dos Santos – England (IFC Festival Direct)
· A Week Alone, Celina Murga – Argentina
· West of Pluto, Henry Bernadet, Myriam Verreault – Canada
International Spotlight - Documenting Mexico: Selections from the Ambulante Film Festival (3):Ambulante is a traveling documentary film festival produced by the non-profit organization Documental Ambulante A.C.,
