2024 CARMEL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
MONTHLY EVENTS - COMPETITION RUNS OCTOBER 2ND THROUGH 6TH
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A film festival drawing upon the rich history of film and movie production on the Monterey Peninsula. We celebrate movies with monthly events, screenings, celebrity and prominent speakers, connectivity in the arts, all run by experienced film producers working to help keep independent theatrical films alive.
ENTER FESTIVAL COMPETITION
HERE BY CLICKING ON FILM FREEWAY
ENTRIES OPEN NOW!
EVENT PASSES
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) CLICK ON THE EVENT PASS OR MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP YOU WANT BELOW. CHOOSE HOW MANY ENTRIES AND PAY IN THE SECURE STRIPE CREDIT CARD PORTAL
2) SHOW UP AT THE EVENT 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE START TIME AND CHECK IN BY NAME AND WE WILL GIVE YOU A WRISTBAND OR A LANYARD
3) YOUR WRISTBAND OR LANYARD IS GOOD FOR THE AFTER PARTY. KEEP IT TO GET BACK IN TO THE EVENT
TICKETS AND MEMBERSHIP
MAY 11 BILL AND KAYRE MORRISSON EVENT AND AFTERPARTY PASS: $35
This is the standard price for all of our events outside of the monthly membership. Please note: tickets at the door are $40.
BUY "THE CROWD" STANDARD MEMBERSHIP FOR: $25 per month by subscription
"The Crowd" monthly membership gets you access to all events and one day of the main film festival in October. Membership is billed monthly and can be canceled any time.
BUY PATRON AND SPONSOR MEMBERSHIP: $250 per month by subscription
Patrons and Sponsors receive all of the above for two attendees including access to VIP events, name recognition on all programs, website, specific "The Crowd" advertisements and social media posts with celebrity guests. Click here to download our sponsorship package information.
ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS CAN BE CANCELED AT ANY TIME BY EMAILING US
EVENTS IN MAY
MAY 11TH, 2-5PM @ LIGHTHOUSE CINEMAS
AND
7-11PM SOCIAL MIXER AT FORGE IN THE FOREST, CARMEL BY THE SEA
SIMPSONS, FUTURAMA ARTIST AND MAD MAGAZINE EDITOR
BILL MORRISON
AND SINGER, ACTOR, COMICS WRITER
KAYRE MORRISSON
2-5pm Meet Bill and Kayre Morrison artist, art director and magazine editor from Simpsons, Futurama, MAD Magazine @ 3pm, Saturday May the 11th, at Lighthouse Cinemas in Pacific Grove.
7-11pm Social Mixer at the historic Forge in the Forest
BILL MORRISON BIO
2024
Bill Morrison is best known for his work with The Simpsons and Futurama as Creative Director, writer, and artist at Matt Groening’s Bongo Comics.
He began his career as an illustrator, painting dozens of movie posters including many for Walt Disney Pictures, such as The Little Mermaid, Bambi, Peter Pan, Cinderella, and The Jungle Book.
When Matt Groening founded Bongo Comics, Bill was on board as art director and drew the very first Simpsons comic. He soon took on the role of Creative Director, editing Bongo’s entire output, and writing and drawing stories and covers.
In addition to his Bongo work, Bill has created thousands of Simpsons and Futurama drawings for T-shirts, video games, posters, toy packaging, books, calendars, limited edition prints, etc.
Bill also worked with Groening on early character designs for the Futurama TV series and served as series Art Director. And he recently worked as character designer and artist on Groening’s Netflix series, Disenchantment.
Most recently, Morrison created a graphic novel adaptation of The Beatles Yellow Submarine for Insight Editions, was Executive Editor of MAD Magazine, and is producing more merchandise art for The Simpsons.
Prominent Speakers Year-round from all the ARTS related to FILM
Meet, learn from and become friends with some of the most dynamic speakers in film and the related arts. Members of our support and patron group "The Crowd" and speakers invited to participate in CIFFest work for and create top tv shows, movies, museum quality artwork and much more.
World-class Venues In A World-class Destination For An Affordable Price
CIFFest takes place at beautiful and artistically historical venues throughout the world famous town of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the entire Monterey Peninsula. At the same time we keep the events accessible for seniors, working artists and students by keeping the membership fee price starting at $25 per person.
A Warm and Inclusive Community For All People
The CIFFest community is centered around empathy, kindness and excellence in the arts. We have the world's best artists and the finest personalities mixing together to create an energy that is palpable.
Re-building The Historical Art Colony of The Monterey Peninsula
In the early 1900's Carmel and the surrounding area was the most prolific and famous art colony on the planet. Notable creatives of "The Carmel Crowd" include John Steinbeck, Jack London, Robinson Jeffers, Mary Austin and Upton Sinclair. Join us as we celebrate that past and
create a new future for Carmel's visibility on the worldwide stage as a unique creative community.
The Carmelites picnic on Point Lobos, Gale cartoon from article by Wright, Willard Huntington, "Hotbed of Social Culture, Vortex of Erotic Erudition," Los Angeles Times, May 22, 1910. Left to right: Jack London, Alice MacGowan Cooke, Upton Sinclair, Xavier Martinez, Mary Austin, George Sterling, Lucia Chamberlain, Fred Bechdolt, James Hopper, Henry Lafler.
The Benefits of Membership
Your Hosts
“CIFFest is a wonderful opportunity to meet and interact with leaders in the arts. It's inspiring and it's incredibly informative.”
Annette Andersen - Production Consultant and Producer on "Marshall" starring Chadwick Boseman, former executive assistant to Faye Dunaway and "The Simpson's" creator Matt Groening
Sponsored by:
Lawrence Roeck Realtor
DRE#02224434 - Real Brokerage #02022092
Movie Director Lawrence Roeck (Diablo, The Forger) and The Crowd co-founder specializes in investing, selling and buying homes, estates and buildings that deserve an above and beyond cinematic approach to their marketing.
The Forge In The Forest
The Forge is one of the most beloved and recognized restaurants in Carmel that serves up locally sourced ingredients.
Rich in artistry, the Forge building has served the community throughout its history….
Artist and writer Henry Miller and the internationally renowned writer, John Steinbeck were frequent visitors who met with other locals inside "The Forge," to drink, tell stories and talk. "The Grapes of Wrath" novel was reported to have been inspired inside The Forge as a result of one such meeting.
Destination 831
Destination 831 is the premier live streaming and social media production group in Monterey County.
Featuring live streaming, photography, video production and marketing savvy, Destination 831 is a proud sponsor of "The Crowd Arts Festival" and the best place to build your business or personal social media presence.
Big Sur Canna+Botanicals
Big Sur Canna+Botanicals is Carmel’s finest boutique cannabis retail store founded in 2014 by Aram Stoney & John DeFloria. Devoted to sourcing only the highest quality cannabis products by trusted brands. Promoting wellness by combining an educational approach with personalized customer service. BSCB provides a world-class dispensary experience with an extensive array of products that reflect our beautiful region and community.
Mission Bistro
Mission Bistro is a cozy and charming restaurant on Mission Street, offering brunch, lunch, dinner, and local wines. Chef Matt Zimny sources from Monterey and Santa Cruz County farms and ranches for fresh and seasonal dishes.
Patrons
Judie Profeta - Realtor
Joyce Andersen - TV Host
