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The Mill Valley Film Festival, California’s longest-running fall festival, is known internationally as a high profile, prestigious event celebrating the best of independent international cinema. MVFF’s long-term commitment to helping launch independent films, both American and foreign, into the US market has made it the festival of choice for filmmakers worldwide. Founded in 1978, the eleven-day Festival is now in its 27th year; includes features, documentaries, shorts, new media and video; and hosts around 200 filmmakers from around the world. Sections at the Festival include the Official Premieres Selection, World Cinema, US Cinema, the VFest, Valley of the Docs, the Children’s FilmFest and Five@Five, the daily shorts program. MVFF annually pays tribute to distinguished members of the filmmaking community. Tributes have included Milos Forman, Dianne Wiest, Ismail Merchant, Jeanne Moreau, Robin Williams, Robert Altman and Joan Allen. Click here to view the festival listing of "Water" |
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The crowd waits outside for the doors to open at the Rafael Film Center. |
Archbishop Riordan High School video teacher, Ralph Briones, and Jon Paul’s cousin, Aga de Castro snap photos at the theatre. |
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Mr. Briones. |
The family poses for a group picture. |
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”Water” actresses Demeley and Raisa with Jon Paul and Mr. Briones. |
Jon Paul with mother and cousins outside of the theatre. |
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Jon Paul with parents in front of the theatre. |
Sisters Krystle, Demeley, and Raisa Sarmiento. |
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Jon Paul during Saturday Brunch at the Filmmaker’s Hospitality Suite (Outdoor Art Club). |
Jon Paul with mother at the Hospitality Suite. |
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Jon Paul with director, Denys Arcand. |
Rafael Film Center ticket booth. |
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Rafael Film Center Box Office. |
Rafael Film Center sign. |
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Exterior of the Rafael Film Center at night. |
Exterior of the Rafael Film Center at night. |
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Exterior of the Rafael Film Center at night. |
Jon Paul at the Closing Night Gala. |
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Jon Paul with father at the Closing Night Gala. |
Jon Paul with Mill Valley Film Festival programmers, Karen Davis, Molli Simon, and Joanne Parsont at Closing Night. |
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