Hi everyone,
Here’s info on the inaugural HOLLYWOOD PARK FILM FESTIVAL coming up, with some great screenings including features and short films, plus FREE PANELS with top industry professionals!
PLUS, a FESTIVAL INDUSTRY MIXER HOSTED BY INFOLIST.com!
PLUS , an amazing OPENING NIGHT GALA, and CENTERPIECE GALA! And some incredible films with cast including Sean Penn • James Earl Jones • Tara Reid • Gabriel Byrne • Amy Schumer • Eric Roberts • Ice Cube • Lynn Redgrave • Jimmy Kimmel • Howie Mandel • Carrot Top • Gallagher, and many more!
As always, there’s a great exclusive discount for INFOLIST.com, on Festival Passes and Screening Tickets (plus FREE panels for everyone!), and feel free to forward if you know anyone who might be interested – details are below!
It all starts NEXT MONDAY, (October 6th!) so DON’T WAIT to get your tickets! Good luck, have a great day, and don’t forget to dream big!
-Jeff
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You are invited to attend
The 1st Annual
HOLLYWOOD PARK FILM FESTIVAL
We’re bringing a major premiere festival back to L.A!
OCTOBER 6th – 12th, 2025
at the amazing
CINÉPOLIS THEATER
in the Hollywood Park Complex
(home of the SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater, Kia Forum, and more!)
Located at
1233 District Drive, Suite 100
Inglewood, CA 90303
PARKING:
Parking Structure 2 (PS2 Garage)
1130 Prairie Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301
Entrance: Enter off Prairie & 97th street
Click here for map!
Free parking for 3 hours with validation at Cinepolis
FESTIVAL OVERVIEW:
• Over 25 Red Carpet events •
• Over 125 film screenings, premieres, and curated programs of all genres •
• Panels, educational workshops, and special events •
• U.S. and L.A. premieres of movies from Cannes, SXSW and Tribeca •
• Special tribute to director and Oscar recipient Charles Burnett •
• Film series on Latin American, African American, Asian and MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) directors
• Exclusive entertainment industry parties networking reception every evening •
• Opening Night and Centerpiece Galas •
…and more!
including
INFOLIST.com INDUSTRY MIXER
FREE TO ATTEND – Open to everyone!
with FREE DRINKS & FOOD for everyone (until we run out!)
provided by Rosa Vodka, Empress 1908 Gin, and Sandwiches by Lucky Boy!
WEDNESDAY, October 8th, 2025
8pm – 11pm
at the
CINEMA LOUNGE
(across from the Cinépolis Theater at Hollywood Park)
RSVP NOW at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vip-infolist-industry-mixer-tickets-1762546988489
Thank you to our food and drink sponsors
Rosa Vodka • Empress 1908 Gin • Lucky Boy Sandwiches
We are thrilled to present powerful, strong, and diverse films!
Amazing New Films with stars including:
Sean Penn • James Earl Jones • Tara Reid • Gabriel Byrne
Amy Schumer • Eric Roberts • Ice Cube • Lynn Redgrave
Jimmy Kimmel • Howie Mandel • Carrot Top • Gallagher
and films produced by:
wil.i.am • Edward James Olmos • Stephen Soderbergh
& Many More!
With Special
OPENING NIGHT FILM & GALA
TUESDAY, October 7th, 2025 at 7:30pm
BECOMING VERA
Scored 100% on Rotten Tomatoes!
(scroll down for discount ticket info!)
Film ticket for Becoming Vera gets you into the Opening Night Gala immediately following
LA PREMIERE (Pre-Opening Night)
MONDAY, October 6th, 2025 at 6:15pm
DR. QUARANTINE
Starring Tara Reid
(scroll down for discount ticket info!)
CENTERPIECE FILM & GALA
FRIDAY, October 10th, 2025 at 7pm
KAISHAKU
Directed by Harry Locke IV, over 100 on-screen credits, including Academy-Award winner “ICARUS,”
Sundance breakout “Tangerine,” and blockbuster franchises “X-Men” and “Allegiant.”
(scroll down for discount ticket info!)
Film ticket for Kaishaku gets you into the Centerpiece Gala immediately following
PLUS
PANELS WITH TOP INDUSTRY SPEAKERS
FREE FOR EVERYONE!
See the list below for some panel highlights!
EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT FOR INFOLIST.com!!
PREMIUM and PRO InfoList Members get 25% OFF on all FESTIVAL PASSES & INDIVIDUAL TICKETS:
Screening Tickets – just $15 (normally $20!)
Or you can get an ALL ACCESS FULL FESTIVAL VIP PASS – that’s only $375 (normally $500!) for all 7 days!
Panel Tickets – FREE for Everyone!
To take advantage of this Exclusive Discount – UPGRADE NOW (or Log In to your Premium/Pro Account and return to this page) so you can take advantage of this special offer!
Or, skip the upgrade and pay regular price –
GET YOUR FESTIVAL PASSES & INDIVIDUAL TICKETS NOW AT:
https://hollywoodparkfilmfest.com/
SCREENING HIGHLIGHTS:
ANIMALS IN WAR — starring Sean Penn
BLUE ROAD: THE EDNA O’BRIEN STORY — starring Gabriel Byrne, Jessie Buckley
GALLAGHER — starring Gallagher, Robin Riker, Howie Mandel, Jimmy Kimmel, Carrot Top
GIRL WITH GREEN EYES —starring Peter Finch, Lynn Redgrave
LOLITA — staring Eric Roberts, Johnny Ortiz
ONCE WITHIN A TIME — Stephen Soderbergh (Producer)
ROOM TO MOVE — Amy Schumer (producer/cast)
ANNIHILATION OF FISH — starring James Earl Jones, Lynn Redgrave
THE GLASS SHIELD — starring Lori Petty, Ice Cube, Michael Boatman, Richard Anderson; directed by Charles Burnett
UGLY LITTLE MONKEYS — starring Linda Ronstadt; produced by Edward James Olmos and Enrique Castillo
DR. QUARANTINE — Tara Reid (starring in and producer)
TWO MICS, ONE MISSION – Carlos Ayala and Fabain Alomar (producers / cast), wil.i.am (executive producer)
PANEL HIGHLIGHTS:
Greenlight Yourself – Tuesday, Oct. 7th at 11:30am
Producer Selina Ringel leads a hands-on workshop on launching your first feature, finding your audience, and building partnerships without waiting for permission. Click here for tickets!
Let’s Write About It! – Tuesday, Oct. 7th at 12:30pm
Writers and storytellers share how to craft compelling scripts and navigate Hollywood’s shifting landscape. Join screenwriters Rick Najera and John Posey as they share stories and insight writing – from Broadway to major studios! Also featuring Martin Gooch and Jesse Posey. Click here for tickets!
Social Media for Indie Films – Tuesday, Oct. 7th at 12:30pm
Practical strategies to grow communities, drive engagement, and promote indie films with limited budgets. Kevin Winston of Digital LA shares how indie filmmakers can leverage social media to build buzz. Click here for tickets!
Deal or No Deal? Secrets Behind the Screen – Tuesday, Oct. 7th at 2:00pm
Top entertainment lawyers and insiders reveal how deals get made, rights are protected, and filmmakers can navigate Hollywood’s legal maze. A discussion with Cliff Lo (former in-house at Disney), Pejman Partiyeli (packed over 70 indie films), Bruce Nahin (300+ IMDB credits), Ernest Goodman, Esq. (UCLA professor) and more guests. Click here for tickets!
AI for Filmmakers: What You Need to Know – Tuesday, Oct. 7th at 2:45pm
Experts explore how AI is transforming everything from pre-visualization to VFX and distribution. A discussion led by Deborah M. Pratt (Executive Producer of Quantum Leap), Kevin Winston (@DigitalLA) and Jethro Rothe-Kushel (AI investor and entrepreneur) Click here for tickets!
Entertainment Pathways – Wednesday, Oct. 8th at 11:30am
Insights from Hollywood CPR, Urban Scholar Academy, Whittier College, and the DGA’s Assistant Director Training Program on breaking into the industry. Click here for tickets!
Scoring the Future! – Wednesday, Oct. 8th at 12:30pm
Music Meets AI, Tech & New Genres – Composers and innovators explore the future of film and TV music. Come hear from world-renowned agent, Darrell Alexander (Alien: Romulus, Downton Abbey), Film & TV composer Ian Arber (Paris Has Fallen, The Capture), Emmy-Award Winning music supervisor Ciara Elwis (Bad Sisters, I May Destroy You), music producer/mixer Jason Soudah (Wicked), and Kofi Mensah! Click here for tickets!
LGBTQ+ Cinema in the Current Culture Wars – Wednesday, Oct. 8th at 12:45pm
A candid conversation on representation, challenges, and cultural impact. Moderated by Mandahla Rose. Featured panelists include Jorge Xolalpa, Lissa Forehan, Alex Vasquez, Ed King III, and Amanda Aoki Rak. Sponsored by @TelloFilms. Click here for tickets!
From Script to Screen! – Thursday, Oct. 9th at 11:00am
Developing, Financing & Distributing Films – A powerhouse panel on the complete filmmaking journey. Featuring Jiari Guo (Executive Producer of The Brutalist), and Alesia Abatie (Independence Day), Franny Baldwin (The Talk), Martine Melloul (Screamboat) Click here for tickets!
Workshop: AI for Filmmakers with Everett Swain II – Thursday, Oct. 9th at 11:00am
Tools That Save Time, Not Creativity. Sponsored by @UXDAcademy Click here for tickets!
Beyond Access! – Thursday, Oct. 9th at 12:15pm
Disability Inclusion in Film & Media – Practical tools for creating accessible productions and screenings. Presented by Carl Hensen (VP of Production Fox Sports Original Programming) Click here for tickets!
Distribution Success Strategies in a Digital World – Thursday, Oct. 9th at 1:00pm
Distribution executives and thought leaders discuss strategies to cut through today’s crowded market. Bryan Duran (Disney, Starz, Universal, and Warner Bros. as an attorney and financial analyst), Griffin Gmelich (senior leadership roles across Warner Bros., Vivendi Universal, and Hulu), Jerome Courson (The Secrets to Film Distribution) and Natalia Velez (Disrupt3rs) Click here for tickets!
Beyond the Buzzword: DEI in Film Today – Thursday, Oct. 9th at 3:00pm
Honest conversations about progress and challenges in representation.
Moderated by Rick Najera or Latino Thought Makers, lets hear from Vietnamese Director Kevin Boston (collabs with Pink, and Post Malone), “the King of Rom Coms,” Patrick Perez, April Mendoza, Cassandra Cooper and Trace De La Torre-Pidoux (executive producer, BEZOS: The Beginning) Click here for tickets!
Book the Job! – Friday, Oct. 10th at 11:00am
Nailing Auditions in the Age of Self-Tapes – Casting pros share how to stand out in today’s audition process.
Moderated by producer and actor David Bianchi, featuring Amy Lyndon (Celebrity Master Acting Coach), Angela Marie Hutchinson (Head of IP & Talent Ventures at RPM Talent Agency), Ofelia Habelt (casting agent with Johnson Talent Agency), Berenice Molina Valle (casting director) and actors / producers Carlos Ayal and Fabian Alomar. Click here for tickets!
The New Power Players: Hollywood Women to Watch – Friday, Oct. 10th at 11:15am
Celebrating women redefining Hollywood’s future.
Featuring Diana Keeler (talent agent and owner at Pandium Fusion), Belinda Salazar (producer of American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos), Trace De La Torre-Pidoux, Martine Melloul, April Mendoza, Dré Lamparello, and Amanda Aoki Rak Click here for tickets!
Show Me the Money! – Friday, Oct. 10th at 1:00pm
How Filmmakers Fund Their Vision – Independent filmmakers break down creative funding strategies. Moderated by producer and actor David Bianchi. Panelists include Alejandro Montoya Marin, Susannah C. d’Arcy, Derek Johnson II, Nicholas Killian, Selina Rengel, and Martine Melloul. Click here for tickets!
Vertical Takeover! – Friday, Oct. 10th at 2:45pm
Why Vertical is Hollywood’s Hottest Trend – Exploring vertical storytelling and its explosive impact on the industry.
Panelists include Dana Protsyshak (LA Vertical Entertainment Market), Jay Blumenfield, Judah Ray, Roberta Sparta, Chris Trull, April Mendoza, Gabriel Giovanni, Click here for tickets!
“Film Festival at Hollywood Park is built on the idea that when our industry comes together, we all rise,” said festival co-founder Henry K. Priest. “These panels are about professionals giving back, sharing knowledge, tools, and inspiration that filmmakers can put to use immediately.”
EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT FOR INFOLIST.com!!
PREMIUM and PRO InfoList Members get 25% OFF on all FESTIVAL PASSES & INDIVIDUAL TICKETS:
Screening Tickets – just $15 (normally $20!)
Or you can get an ALL ACCESS FULL FESTIVAL VIP PASS – that’s only $375 (normally $500!) for all 7 days!
Panel Tickets – FREE for Everyone!
To take advantage of this Exclusive Discount – UPGRADE NOW (or Log In to your Premium/Pro Account and return to this page) so you can take advantage of this special offer!
Or, skip the upgrade and pay regular price –
GET YOUR FESTIVAL PASSES & INDIVIDUAL TICKETS NOW AT:
https://hollywoodparkfilmfest.com/
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