WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2008  
 
The 8th Annual Valley Film Festival announces another thought provoking, entertaining lineup of cinema so independent it can only be found in L.A.'s San Fernando Valley. The premier showcase for the best new work by Valley residents, and American and international independent filmmakers, the 8th Annual Valley Film Festival provides audiences with the opportunity to discover today's most provocative films. In addition to the juried 10 Degrees Hotter Awards for narrative feature, documentary feature, and short film, the Festival presents a collection of short films in four Audience Award sections.

Some of the programs on offer include: Comedy Shorts Program, Horror Shorts Program, Dramatic Shorts Program and Made in the (818) Shorts Program. Founded in 2000, The Valley Film Festival, a project of Community Partners, holds the proud title of the first film festival in L.A.’s San Fernando Valley and is designed to bring together established filmmakers, emerging talent, and their audiences on the studio backlot - just North of Hollywood.
 
Canek: A Life-Size Puppet Show (Mexico)
The New LATC : LA
This visually stunning show is sure to transform any standard notion you may have of a puppet show. The NEW LATC brings the entire company, fresh off their tremendous success at the Guadalajara Festival, to delight Los Angeles audiences.
FULL PRICE : $35.00 OUR PRICE : $17.50		  
Wine & Chocolate Tasting Class
Morry's of Naples : Long Beach
Everyone loves chocolate and everyone loves wine; let’s match them up. Join Morry's for a wonderful class we sample delicious wines and chocolate.
FULL PRICE : $35.00 OUR PRICE : $19.00		  
Kiss of the Spider Woman : The Musical
Havok Theatre @ Bootleg Theatre : LA
Based on the novel by Manuel Puig, "Kiss of the Spider Woman" revamps a harrowing tale of persecution into a dazzling spectacle that juxtaposes gritty realities with liberating fantasies.
FULL PRICE : $25.00 - $40.00 OUR PRICE : $12.50 - $20.00		  
Amy Hill
The New LATC : LA
Ten Years Later - Where the H*ll Have You Been? Solo performer Amy Hill has been MIA. Over the course of the last ten years, she's become a single adoptive mom, survived a brain tumor and made a "big" move next door to a home she had built.
FULL PRICE : $35.00 OUR PRICE : $17.50		  
TV Costume Exhibit Tour: A Quick Culture Tour
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising : LA
Join a Quick Culture tour of the 3rd annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibit held at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) Museum & Galleries....
FULL PRICE : $25.00 OUR PRICE : $12.50		  
The Yuval Ron Ensemble (Closing)
Skirball Cultural Center : LA
Featuring acclaimed Palestinian vocalist Najwa Gibran, master qawwali (devotional style of singing) singer Sukhawat Ali Khan from Pakistan, and Dervish Aziz, a member of the Mevlana Sufi order of Turkey.
FULL PRICE : $25.00 OUR PRICE : $12.50		  
Laguna Dance Festival : Celebrate the Stars of Dance! (Closing)
Artists Theatre : Laguna Beach
Hot young talent and legendary superstars join forces onstage in a showcase that's a kaleidoscope of styles. From tap to street dance, this gala evening has it all.
FULL PRICE : $50.00 OUR PRICE : $25.00		  
8th Annual Valley Film Fest - Comedy Shorts
El Portal Theatre: North Hollywood
First and foremost, The Valley Film Festival promotes filmmakers and production in the fabulous (818)! From the East Valley to the West Valley, no two communities are the same and each offers a unique setting for your film shoot.
FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : FREE - $5.00		  

Needtheater Presents Fatboy
Imagined Life Theatre : Los Angeles
Fatboy is a black comedy that exposes the grotesque underbelly of human nature in all its hilarious vulgarity. Based on Alfred Jarry's groundbreaking absurdist play Ubu Roi, Fatboy follows its titular character and his wife Fudgie on their bloody journey from tenement slums to the heights of power.
FULL PRICE : $17.00 OUR PRICE : $8.50		  
Laguna Dance Festival : Trey McIntyre Project
Artists' Theatre : Laguna Beach
With his movie star looks and once-in-a-lifetime talent, it's no wonder Trey McIntyre launched an ensemble that exploded on the scene in three short seasons. Melding the purity of ballet with the athleticism of modern dance...
FULL PRICE : $50.00 OUR PRICE : $25.00		  
8th Annual Valley Film Festival - Horror Shorts Program
El Portal Theatre : North Hollywood
First and foremost, The Valley Film Festival promotes filmmakers and production in the fabulous (818)! From the East Valley to the West Valley, no two communities are the same and each offers a unique setting for your film shoot. Enjoy the Horror Shorts Program this year.
FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : FREE - $5.00