This prestigious festival showcased over 250 features, shorts and documentaries at the beautiful Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood! It was a real thrill to screen in this state-of-the-art theater on Sunset Blvd. Some other features included DEAR FRANKIE, THE YES MEN, and I AM DAVID. It was fun seeing celebrities like Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal , Laura Dern, and Mark Ruffalo hanging around. The festival came to an amazing conclusion when we learned we won two awards!!! "Best First Feature", and Celeste was recognized for "Best Performance in a Feature"!!

 

Celeste and Cindy screening PURGATORY HOUSE at the beautiful Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood.	Our	The Arclight has big, cushy seats, and a gigantic, beautiful screen.

 

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal presented Laura Dern and Mark Ruffalo with the "Spirit of Silverlake" awards for 2004.	Our	Cindy met director Paul Fieg, after seeing his amazing film called: I AM DAVID.

 

Cindy and Katrina with Lawrence Bridges (director of a film called "12").	Our	The opening night movie THE YES MEN has a bunch of yes-picketers promoting the film.

 

Cindy Baer and Roger Mayer (festival co-director).	Our	Cindy with John Halecky (from ifilm) and big Jim (our production designer).

 

PURGATORY HOUSE in lights at the Arclight in Hollywood.