The Much-anticipated Independent Film Quarterly (IFQ) Film & Webisode Festival Gears Up For A Four-day Film Extravaganza

Independent Film Quarterly Film & Webisode Festival rolls out the red carpet, January 30th-February 2nd, 2013. End Quote

Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) January 15, 2013 - The eagerly awaited bi-annual IFQ Film & Webisode Festival will from January 30- February 2. 2013. The line-up comprises a selection of the latest independent features, documentaries, a packed shorts program and webisodes from around the world. Screenings will take place exclusively at Raleigh Studios (5300 Melrose Ave. in Hollywood). Upscale club Confidential (424 N. Beverly Drive) will host this year's red carpet opening night party on Wednesday Jan. 30th from 8-11pm.

A high number of entries were submitted via popular online filmmaker platform Withoutabox. Countries represented include, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Finland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, Russia, The UK, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey and the US.

Festival Director Nicole Holland comments, "We really enjoyed judging and programming the domestic and international films for this year's IFQ; in keeping with all things new, we look forward to bringing you a glimpse of the freshest filmmaking talent of 2013."

FILM HIGHLIGHTS:

My Way: Frustrated by years of male-dominated corporate oppression as an AIG analyst on Wall Street, savvy businesswoman Rebekah Starr ditches the dreary and blasts off or LA's Sunset Strip to shoot a music video of her all-girl rock band, The Rebekah Starr Band. Joined by her wild-at-heart Estonian tambourine-playing bandmate, Annika, the two free-wheeling babes set out on their own Thelma and Louise adventure, picking up temp musicians from town to town with spur of the moment concerts, hustling CDs on unsuspecting locals, partying and befriending new fans across America. The survival plan is a no-holds-barred spit-in-the-face to buttoned-down bastards, thanks to a whole lots of rock n'roll! Film commentary from rockstars Rikki Rockett (Poison,) Steven Adler (Guns N'Roses,) Chip Z'Nuff (Enuff Z'Nuff) and Ron Jeremy.
Co-Directed by Vinny Sisson and Dominique Mollee. 93 min. Documentary/DocuDrama/Reality. USA.
**Screening at 9:20pm on Thursday Jan. 31st at the Pickford Theatre

The Red House: Shelby Gordon (Kate French) inherits a house from grandfather (Walter Olszewski) in remote woods of Copperhead County, she and friends Carissa (Yvette Yates), Lindsey (Cristen Coppen), Chelsea (Kat Sheridan), Travis (Lawrence Adimora) check it out. The road is closed and must hike in. Shelby discovers that her father had a brother Joshua (John Otrin) who was institutionalized when he was young. When her friends start to disappear, Shelby suspects that Joshua is still alive and hiding in the Red House. Also being threatened by a couple of local pot growers, Pink (Gregory Avellone) and his son Will (Ed Ackerman). Is Joshua torturing and killing her friends or is someone else? With the help of Cole Callahan (Brendan Wayne,) the handsome deputy sheriff, she unravels the mystery.

Cast: Kate French, Walter Olszewski, Cristen Coppen, Kat Sheridan, Lawrence Adimore, John Otrin, Gregory Avellone and Ed Ackerman.

Directed by Gregory Avellone. 88min. Thriller. USA.
**Screening at 9:30pm on Thursday Jan. 31st at the Chaplin Theatre

The Italian Key: A romantic fairy tale about a 19-year-old orphan who gets, as her sole inheritance, an antique key that unlocks both an old villa in Italy and the mysteries of her family history.

Cast: Gwendolyn Anslow, Joana Cartocci, Joeanna Sayler and John Shea.
Directed by Rosa Karo. 92 min. Comedy/Drama/Spiritual Family. USA/India/Italy/UK/Finland.
**Screening at 6pm on Saturday Feb. 2nd at the Pickford Theatre

Generation Last: An epic adventure about the last five children on Earth discovering the truth behind the malevolent forces of mother nature. The film follows a group of daring friends in a coming of age adventure. When Maya disappears, Pak and Coral daringly lead the group in a thrilling race against time to find her. Cast: Aranza Rodriguez, Diego Radilla, Emiliano Wichtendahl, Montserrat Ortega. Directed by Joel Juarez . 80 min. Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Action. Mexico/Turkey/USA.

**Screening at 7:40pm on Friday, February 1st at the Chaplin Theatre

The Jackal: This is the story of former Canadian Kickboxing Champion Ian Jacklin. I met Ian at a bar in West Los Angeles, he mentioned that he used to be a kick boxer. I myself had a kick boxing fight coming up and wanted to get some pointers. I was surprised to hear about his many legendary exploits and how he had it all on VHS. My two passions in life are sports documentaries and martial arts. So I thought, why not combine the two. Directed by Joseph Mitchell. 12 min. Documentary/Sport/Action/Biography. Canada.

**Screening at 8pm on Saturday Feb. 2nd at Fairbanks Theatre

Stuart Alson, CEO of ITN Distribution will host panels to educate filmmakers on the fundamentals of foreign and domestic distribution, taking place Saturday February 2nd from 2-4pm in the Chaplain Building.

IFQ SCREENPLAY SEMI-FINALISTS are Austen Brauker for "Tornadic Activity," Massimo Borghi for "Black Bubble," Michael Jasilewicz Jr. for "Man of Nine Lives," Diana Posner for " I Love Playing with Fire" and Lynn Reed for "A Sort of Homecoming."

TICKETS & BOX OFFICE INFORMATION: Tickets are $12 in advance on www.ticketweb. Guests can go to www.ticketweb.com and type in the name of your film's title in the 'search' box or 'film festival.' Tickets purchased in advance on Ticketweb.com guarantee a seat. Advance online ticket sales for each stop at 12 noon on the day of the screening. Or, guests can purchase tickets for $15 (cash only) at the door on the day/night of the screening (if the screening is not sold out). All screenings are all ages and open to the general public with tickets. For a complete schedule and film synopses, please visit ifqmagazine.com. All guests should arrive at the Van Ness gate, 655 N. Van Ness. Please bring ID to gain entry into the Studio lot and then proceed to the Chaplin Building/Screening Rooms.

Press Contact:
Press inquiries should be directed to Briege McGarrity at bmcgarritypr ( @ ) gmail dot com or call 917 520-7343.

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