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IFFLA FOCUS
March 2007
Contents
Call for Volunteers: Volunteer Orientations on March 17 and 31
Job Openings at IFFLA 2007: Theater Managers, Transportation Coordinator Assistant
Sponsorship Opportunities at IFFLA 2007
Sponsor Spotlight: Film Movement
Support IFFLA
Contact Us
1. Call for Volunteers: Volunteer Orientations on March 17 and 31

IFFLA 2007 is looking for volunteers to help with all aspects of preparation and on site organization leading up to and during this year's Festival, which runs April 17-22 at ArcLight Hollywood, an elegant, state-of-the-art facility at Sunset and Vine in Hollywood. This year's Festival promises to be an eclectic and exciting event that includes approximately 40 features, shorts and documentaries, Bollywood By Night screenings, a Tribute to an acclaimed Indian filmmaker, Family Focus, informative workshops, and a bevy of networking opportunities.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to experience first hand how a film festival comes together and to interact with a diverse group of filmmakers whose films will be featured. Plus there will be opportunities to see some great films for free!
For more information about volunteering, please read our Volunteer Guidelines. You will also need to download the Volunteer Application and email or fax it to us or bring it with you at one of the Volunteer Orientations.
We will be having 2 orientation meetings for all the volunteers which will give you an opportunity to meet the staff and get a quick run down of each department.
1st Volunteer Orientation: March 17th @11:00am in theatre 8 of ArcLight Hollywood
2nd Volunteer Orientation: March 31 @11:00am in theatre 8 of ArcLight Hollywood
If you have any questions, please contact:
Shannon E. Valenzuela
Volunteer Coordinator
Tel: (310) 365-6980
Email: volunteers@indianfilmfestival.org
2. Job Openings at IFFLA 2007
Transportation Coordinator Assistant
Works closely with the Galas Producers to secure music and dance performances at Opening and Closing Night Galas.
Liaises between the Festival and the Gala venues and handles technical logistics in collaboration with the venues' technical directors.
Secures artists for Asian Grooves n' Moves, a program of dance and music performances at the ArcLight Hollywood Courtyard, open to the public.
Works closely with the marketing department to ensure artists' exposure at the Festival
Work experience in the music industry is a plus.
Theater Managers
IFFLA has openings for two Theater Managers during the festival event April 17-22.
Theater Manager duties include:
Managing of all theater volunteers
Crowd control prior to theater opening
Ticket taking, balloting, head count
Monitoring the post screening Q&As
Coordinating last-minute rush tickets sales with the Festival Will Call
Act as point of contact with Arclight Events staff regarding technical and maintenance issues
Oversee tally of audience award ballots
Candidates should be friendly, outgoing team leaders available to work weekday evenings and all day weekend during the Festival dates. Ideal candidates are able to work well under pressure, have experience in working as Theater Managers for other festivals, and in supervising others, be capable of addressing conflicts and other difficulties as they arise with a manner of calm professionalism and diplomacy.
There is a compensation for this position.
Interested candidates should send their resume to info@indianfilmfestival.org.
3. Sponsorship Opportunities at IFFLA 2007

IFFLA 2007 will mark the fifth year anniversary of our organization! In honor of this landmark year, we have expanded the Festival, making IFFLA 2007 a 6 day extravaganza (April 17-22, 2007). As a sponsor, you have the opportunity to support this event and receive an extra day of enhanced exposure to our attractive demographic.

IFFLA 2007 has a diverse range of sponsorship opportunities that are designed to meet your company's' specific sponsorship, marketing and promotional objectives. Sponsorship opportunities include but are not limited to:

A. Event Sponsorships
If you are looking for exposure with a more targeted demographic, consider sponsoring one of our special events. The following special events are still available for sponsorship support:
Closing Night Gala
IFFLA Family Focus
Asian Grooves N’ Moves
B. Sponsorship Packages tailored to meet diverse budgets
For those companies or individuals who are not looking at specific events, we have several sponsorship packages that can be customized to your needs.

For all sponsorship inquiries or to receive a customized proposal, please contact:

Smrithi Narayan
Director of Development
Tel: (310) 339-4637
Email: smrithin@indianfilmfestival.org
4. Sponsor Spotlight: Film Movement

BRING THE FESTIVAL HOME! Film Movement is the first DVD of the month club for first-run award winning independent and foreign films – a way to get the best of Sundance and Cannes delivered to your door every month. Film Movement members receive an award-winning feature film on DVD to own every month coupled with a bonus short film. Films are selected from the world’s top film festivals and are curated by leading voices in the film industry. Consumers can subscribe on an annual or monthly basis and gift subscriptions are available as well. Check out Film Movement at www.filmmovement.com!
5. Support IFFLA

1. IFFLA is the first film festival in the U.S. devoted exclusively to Indian films.
2. IFFLA provides you with the opportunity to watch films the majority of which would not have been screened in Los Angeles if not for the Festival.
3. IFFLA is made possible through the loyal support of a volunteer-driven dedicated staff.
4. IFFLA takes place at ArcLight Hollywood, a beautifully designed facility that represents a new evolution in the movie going experience for film-lovers and filmmakers.
5. Your support will assist us with meeting the expenses of a growing organization.
6. Your support will allow us to continue to bring you the work of talented Indian filmmakers.
 
6. Contact Us

Phone: (310) 364-4403
Email: info@indianfilmfestival.org
Website: www.indianfilmfestival.org
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) was established in 2002 as a not-for-profit organization devoted to promoting a greater appreciation of Indian culture by showcasing a selection of films from or about India by Indian and international filmmakers as well as films that reflect diverse perspectives of the Indian Diaspora. In addition, IFFLA continues to spotlight works by Indian filmmakers that cross boundaries to tell compelling stories of a global perspective.