Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Welcome to the SLOIFF Blog

Hello,

I’ve been invited (well I actually asked and they said ok) to write a blog for the film festival this year. It’s exciting for me because it means I’ll spending more time with the films, which are the heart of a fantastic fest like the San Luis International.

For the last three years my wife Shari and I have been volunteer photographers for the festival. And what a deal for us. We’ve gotten to hob knob with some Celebes and filmmakers, drink much better wines than our two-buck budget allows, and enjoy great events. This year I want to spend more time with the films and the people who make them. I want to be moved, thrilled, tickled, and inspired.

So while I am basking in all that is the San Luis Obispo Film Festival I will be jotting down a few notes and putting them up here. I invite you to make this blog part of your festival experience. I also encourage you to get as much out of the fest as you possibly can. It’s for you, me--us, the film fan. Enjoy.

Alan

Friday, January 16, 2009

The 15th Annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival is coming... March 6 - 15, 2009

We've got a new Festival Headquarters at 1021 Higuera St., right next to Blackhorse Cafe, in the old Soho Salon! We'll be open in February for walk-up ticket and pass sales, silent auction, Filmmakers Lounge and more! Watch for more news on this.

The SLOIFF is proud to present another long-lasting Silent Auction, to be held in the Festival Headquarters before and during the 10-day Festival. If you're interested in donating something special to our auction, or something locally produced for our VIP Swag Bags, please contact sloiff1@yahoo.com or call (805) 546-3456.