SCENES FROM A FILM FESTIVAL:

April 13-16

Malibu International Film Festival

Now in its eighth year, the Malibu International Film Festival has become a significant showcase for independent films. This year’s event offers more than 50 films (selected from over 2,000 entries), with the debuts of four features, 35 shorts, seven animated films and seven documentaries. (See listings below for highlights). Films will be screened conveniently at the Aero Theatre, and an opening night celebration will be held at Bergamot Station’s Writer’s Boot Camp, with entertainment by DJ Jason Bentley of KCRW. For information, call 310.452.6688 or go to malibufilmfestival.com.

Aero Theatre

1328 Montana Ave.

For complete schedule, go to malibufilmfestival.com/public/festival/film_schedule.php

April 13

Opening Night Short Films at 7:30pm:

The Toll; Life is Short; Hollow; Lance is a Jerk; Greetings From Earth; Love Hollywood Style

Opening Night Short Films screening at 9:30pm:

Moe + Les; Still Life; The Falling Man; Pretty Dead Flowers; Damaged Goods; The Drifter

April 14

Centerpiece Feature Films:

7:30pm: Mo

9:30pm: The Killing Floor