North Hollywood International Film Festival is Coming

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Feb. 6, 2015 - PRLog -- The First Annual North Hollywood International Film Festival (NHIFF) will take place in the Spring of 2016 in the NoHo Arts District of Los Angeles. Based on the concept of nurturing emerging filmmakers, the four-day festival will be a launch platform for International and North American premieres of important new films, as well as an expertly programmed showcase in all genres with a focus on music, food, and dance, reflecting the diversity of North Hollywood. With expert panels and seminars, media events, exclusive VIP parties, cutting edge films and filmmaker awards, NHIFF is designed by filmmakers for filmmakers to be a highly visual entertainment experience and a cultural resource for the community of North Hollywood and the greater Los Angeles area. NHIFF will also be a source of educational opportunities for young people and they encourage student filmmakers to apply.

The North Hollywood International Film Festival is a 501c(3) nonprofit arts organization founded by Nicholas Goodman and Hortencia Goodman.

"I have traveled the world attending dozens of film festivals and have seen what works and what doesn't," said Nicholas Goodman, a producer for the Golden Globe Awards, award-winning filmmaker and co-founder of NHIFF. "The North Hollywood International Film Festival is going to be a filmmaker-friendly place to premiere new work in the movie making capital of the world."

Prior to the 2016 festival, NHIFF will host a free summer movie series featuring popular films for the community to enjoy in public spaces throughout North Hollywood this summer. More information coming soon.

Partnering with the Goodmans is Terrell Sandefur, former president of the Macon Film Festival in Macon, Ga., who has been named Festival Director of NHIFF.

"We couldn't be more excited to join forces with someone who has the knowledge and experience that Terrell has to be the public face of this film festival," said festival co-founder Hortencia Goodman. "In his ten years running the Macon Film Festival, Terrell turned that regional event into one of MovieMaker Magazine's "Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals."

Sandefur said, "I'm excited and inspired all at the same time to have an opportunity to build a new film festival in the heart and home of the film industry."

For more information about the festival, the upcoming Free Summer Movie Series or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.NorthHollywoodFilmFestival.net