Film Independent at LACMA Film Series Kicks off October 13

Los Angeles (September 13, 2011) — Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, and The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) celebrates the launch of the Film Independent at LACMA Film Series, presented by The New York Times, on Thursday, October 13.  The inclusive series offers unique film experiences, bringing together Film Independent’s large community of filmmakers and wide spectrum of audiences, with LACMA’s commitment to presenting cinema in an artistic and historical context.  The new program will present classic and contemporary narrative and documentary films, artists and their influences, emerging auteurs, international showcases, special guest-curated programs, in addition to conversations with artists, curators and special guests.  Film Independent at LACMA is under the curatorial leadership of esteemed film critic Elvis Mitchell in collaboration with LACMA Film Coordinator Bernardo Rondeau and Film Independent’s programming team.

Film Independent at LACMA has The New York Times as presenting sponsor and Ovation, the only television network dedicated to all forms of artistic expression, as a premier sponsor.  The series is also made possible by grants from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association® and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.  Barco, a worldwide leader in digital cinema, has generously supported the new film series by outfitting LACMA’s Bing Theater with a new, top-of-the-line digital cinema projector. 

Launch of Film Series to Include World Premiere of The Rum Diary & Martha Marcy May Marlene, Modern Times & Accattone Jason Reitman to Serve as Guest Artist & Present Live Read of The Breakfast Club Screenplay with Surprise Cast Ovation is Premier Sponsor