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Corona Invitational
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Corona Invitational
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The Corona Invitational Independent film festival was founded in 2004 by
Corona based filmmaker Rene H. Hernandez. The event is also known as the
sister festival of the "Knight of shorts" film festival. For one night
only, the festival invites a selection of films for it's showcase.
Ever year, the event includeds a special quest filmmaker of the evening. The guest filmmaker is awarded the festival's honorary award, "The ARRIBA" award. Meaning: May he/she soar to great new heights in the film industry. The 2006 CIIFF welcomed independent Sci-Fi filmmaker Lou Klein. He is the writer, producer, director, and co-star or the world renowned fan film, "Star Wars: Contract of Evil." The Film follows the trials of a young Darth Maul, a soon to be Dark Lord of the Sith. |
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| Lou Klein, guest filmmaker | After Party at El Toritos | Fahmi (filmmaker) Jeff (Coordinator Big Bear Fest) Rene (CIIFF Founder) |
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Rene (CIIFF Founder), Sarah (CIIFF Hostess) & Lou (Guest Filmmaker) |
Winner of the "Contract of Evil" poster |
Winner of the "Contract of Evil" comic book |
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| Some loyal CIIFF fans | The First ones to arrive |
Melissa (filmmaker) Jonathan & Justin (actors) |
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| Q & A Time | Lou visits with some film buffs! |
Corona Invitational Independent Film Festival 2004 - Photo gallery