This year, the festival will screen more than 145 films from around the world and will feature panels designed to educate independent filmmakers. In conjunction with the Festival, the Digital CineMart will be featured with opportunities for filmmakers to sell to distributors and film brokers.
“We’re thrilled to host the 2012 Vegas CineFest Film Festival at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, " says Festival founders and Executive Directors, Philip and Maria Marcus. "We expect record participation this year, further solidifying Vegas Cinefest as the premier International Film Festival in Las Vegas”"
Among notable attendees, Barry Bostwick’s new film “FDR American Badass” will premiere during the festival. Barry & Producer/Writer Ross Patterson will be at the festival for Red Carpet & Q&A sessions. Actress Erin Gray and Actor Gary Graham screening “Dreams Awake”. Teller from “Penn & Teller” is attending & screening his new film “Play Dead”.
VCF will soon be announcing the 2012 “Lifetime Achievement in Filmmaking” award. In 2011, VCF honored prolific director, John Landis (“Blues Brothers,” “Animal House”).