And the winners of the 14th South East European Film Festival are! Best Feature Film, Grand Jury Prize: Irina (Bulgaria), Director: Nadejda Koseva Special Jury Mention: The Delegation (Albania), Director: Bujar Alimani Bridging the Borders Award, sponsored by Cinema Without Borders: Crush My Heart (Austria), Director: Alexandra Makarova Best Debut Feature: Irina (Bulgaria), Director: Nadejda […]
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SEEfest 2019 is in full swing. We had a wonderful turnout for Opening Night with a packed house. Take a look in this photo album on Facebook. Plus, a Red Carpet video on YouTube. Curious what the press are saying about SEEfest? Head over to our Media Coverage page to read highlights and film reviews. […]
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Continuing what started years ago as a companion program to the festival with a SEEfest book fair featuring the great scholar and translator, as well as SEEfest’s early supporter, the late Michael Heim, the festival hosted a cultural and literary salon on April 17 at the West Hollywood Library City Council Chambers. The Star panel […]
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SEEfest 2019 Kicks Off in 2 Weeks Tickets are on sale now for all SEEfest 2019 features, shorts programs, and special events. Screenings will take place in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Echo Park and other locations — find all the venues here and don’t forget to go Metro! Plan your trip using the Trip Planner on […]
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SEEfest 2019 is right around the corner, just 3 weeks away on May 1! Get a taste of the eclectic, audacious films in the 14th edition in the festival trailer. This year’s SEEfest, running May 1-8, will explore the theme of cinematic audacity by drawing attention to filmmakers whose works grapple with complex existential, ethical, […]
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MEET THE JURY Please meet the 2019 SEEfest Jury. Twenty accomplished jury members will select the winners for 7 major awards. Just a few of our distinguished jurors include: Irina Maleeva, a Bulgaria-born actress who was discovered by Federico Fellini and appeared in three of his films, then went on to star opposite Orson Welles […]
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OPENING NIGHT FILM REVEALED… Moon Hotel Kabul by Romania’s Anca Damian will open SEEfest with its West Coast premiere on May 1, 2019, at 7 PM at the Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive in Beverly Hills. Damian won Best Director Award at the Warsaw International Film Festival and the Mirada International Award at […]
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Fantastic news from SEEfest! We are proud to share that the 14th edition of the South East European Film Festival LA is a recipient of a festival grant from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), home of the Golden Globes. “We are greatly honored by this recognition and grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association […]
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SEEfest is excited to unveil the first batch of films for the 14th annual festival! This year’s SEEfest, running May 1-8, will explore the theme of cinematic audacity by drawing attention to filmmakers whose works grapple with complex existential, ethical, and historical questions in innovative, and provocative ways. You can secure your festival pass now […]
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SEEfest cannot exist without the fabulous volunteers who are working behind the scenes day in and day out, especially between January and May. We’re putting the spotlight on these dedicated cinephiles who make the annual festival a reality. Alex Blazina comes to Los Angeles by way of Croatia. He’s studying film at California State University, Los Angeles […]
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