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Sixth Annual Coast Film & Music Festival November 9-17

11.04.24

The Coast Film & Music Festival (CFMF) has announced its 2024 lineup, featuring 15 feature films and 53 shorts, categorized thematically. The festival will run from November 9 to 17 across four venues in Laguna Beach: Rivian South Coast Theater, Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center, and Hobie Surf Shop Laguna Beach. 

Opening Night will present "Porcelain War," an award-winning documentary by Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev, accompanied by a live performance from Ukrainian pianist Leyena Antonyicq. The film explores the experiences of Ukrainian artists who remain in their homeland amidst conflict, balancing their roles as artists and soldiers. 

The festival will conclude with two films: "Falling into Place: The Kai Jones Story" by Todd Jones, which follows a young skiing prodigy's journey from viral fame to overcoming a significant injury, and "Champions of the Golden Valley" by Ben Sturgulewski, documenting young Afghan skiers uniting through sport in Bamyan. 

Additional feature films include:

The short films are organized into four thematic blocks:

  1. Our Lands: Showcasing diverse landscapes and land conservation challenges.
  2. Our Oceans: Highlighting the beauty and importance of the world's oceans.
  3. Every Day Wonders: Celebrating the magic in daily life.
  4. Healed by Nature: Featuring stories of individuals transformed by their connection with nature.

The festival also includes the Coast Student Filmmaker program on November 16, showcasing works from students in grades 6-12. CFMF is committed to nurturing the next generation of filmmakers and will award a scholarship to a graduating Laguna Beach High School student pursuing film studies. 

Other highlights include:

CFMF will present eight awards, including the Coast Film Foundation MacGillivray Freeman Environmental Filmmaker of the Year, which comes with a $3,000 cash prize. 

For more information and ticketing options, visit the official festival website, Coast Film Festival

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Comedy for a Cause: Bryan Callen Leads Non-Profit Event for Medically Fragile Children

11.04.24

The Gray Academy Orange County and The Charlotte & Gwenyth Gray Foundation to Cure Batten Disease welcome the Orange County community and supporters across Southern California to "Comedy for a Cause," a special event featuring comedian Bryan Callen. Join the fun on November 17 at the Irvine Improv, with doors opening at 12:00 PM and the 21+ show starting at 1:00 PM. 

Tickets are on sale now at improv.com/irvine.

This is the second annual holiday kick-off fundraiser supporting children with complex medical needs, including rare neurological disorders. The inaugural event in December 2022, headlined by David Foster and Katharine McPhee at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, attracted a sold-out crowd of enthusiastic supporters.

About The Gray Academy Orange County
Founded in 2023, The Gray Academy is Orange County's first TK-8 NPS school offering a dedicated in-person education for children with neurological disorders and other complex medical conditions. Learn more at thegrayacademyoc.com.

About The Charlotte & Gwenyth Gray Foundation to Cure Batten Disease
The foundation was launched in 2015 by Gordon and Kristen Gray after their two young daughters were diagnosed with Batten disease, a rare and fatal neurological disorder. It funds research toward a cure and provides patient therapies and equipment. Visit curebatten.org for more information.

Irvine Improv is at 527 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine.

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