Beverly Hills Film Festival® Celebrates 25 Years Of Global Cinema
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It’s a milestone for the 25th annual Beverly Hills Film Festival® (BHFF). It will run in Beverly Hills from April 1 to 6, 2025. The festival will commemorate 25 years of cinematic artistry.
Over 350 films are in competition. The 25th edition of the Beverly Hills Film Festival® begins. It kicks off six days of cinema celebrations. It opens on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, with the World Premiere of Hello Beautiful. This film is the festival’s spotlight feature, based on the life of cancer survivor Christine Handy, starring Tricia Helfer. Alongside is the World Premiere of All There Is. It stars Jason Priestley, Mena Suvari, Elsie Fisher, Laurel Marsden, Jack Wright, Cheyenne Jackson, and Aubrey Shea. Additionally, there’s the West Coast Premiere of American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective. It features Quentin Tarantino, John Travolta, Daryl Hannah, Ron Perlman, Charlie Sheen, William Baldwin, Virginia Madsen, and Harry Dean Stanton.
“We’re going big AND going home!” says President and Founder Nino Simone. He is an entrepreneur and philanthropist. Simone started the festival in the year 2000 with a mission. He aimed to bridge international films and industry pioneers into the heart of the Beverly Hills landscape. “This anniversary is unlike any other,” he continues. “We’re celebrating a quarter-century of festival magic. We are also ushering in a new era and exclusive partnership with an iconic hotel, The Beverly Hilton.”
The Beverly Hilton is entering the spotlight as the new host of the annual Closing Night Awards Gala. They will set the stage for the Beverly Hills Film Festival to honor their 2025 Jury winners. Distinguished honorees will also be celebrated on Sunday, April 6. This BHFF marquee, red-carpet event is sold out year after year. It will unite iconic figures from the world of cinema. They will come together to celebrate the visionary filmmakers and screenwriters. Their work has defined the festival.
“We are delighted to partner with the Beverly Hills Film Festival. We welcome filmmakers, guests, and movie enthusiasts to The Beverly Hilton,” shares David Ecija, General Manager. “The Beverly Hilton is an iconic hotel. It has deep ties to film, artistry, and Hollywood history. We’re proud to be part of this milestone celebration. We believe events like this enrich our culture, inspire creativity, and bring people together. We look ahead to continuing our tradition of supporting the power of cinema in our vibrant community”.
The 25th annual Beverly Hills Film Festival® runs from Tuesday, April 1, 2025, to Saturday, April 5, 2025. It features a stacked program of premiere screenings, international masterpieces, and red carpet events. The festival ends with the exclusive Awards Gala. It also marks the Silver (Screen) Anniversary at The Beverly Hilton on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
AWARDS– The BHFF Jury judges for the ensuing award categories: Best Feature Film, Best Documentary, and Best Short Film. The BHFF presents awards in these categories. They include the Golden Palm Award, which is given for the best film in all categories. Other awards are Best Feature, Best Documentary, Best Short Film, and Best Student Film. Other categories include Best Director of Photography. They also include Best Editor and Best Director. Additionally, awards for Best Male Performance and Best Female Performance are given. Awards are also presented for Best Producer and Best Screenplay. Finally, there is a category for Best Animation. There is also the Best Musical Score and the Golden Palm for Screenplay Competition Award. Audience Choice Awards include Best Feature Film, Best Documentary, and Best Short Film.
For the entire festival program, daily schedule, tickets, and passes: beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com.
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