The 7th MALIBU INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL returns April 7-10 to Malibu and Santa Monica. The Malibu International Film Festival is a competition festival that focuses on premiering new films and talent that are looking for distribution and representation. Quality independent films from around the world, the Opening Night Film under the stars, the Opening Night Party and Maui & Sons Fashion Show, sponsors exhibits and the lavish IndieVest Awards Night Dinner Party make this event one to sponsor and attend. Major sponsors include: SWT (Secure Wireless Transfer), Jaguar Cars, Maui & Son’s, The Sunset Restaurant, IndieVest, Gladstone's Malibu, Classic Party Rentals, Penta Water. For tickets and VIP passes go to TicketWeb.com or call: 1(866) 468-3399. For more information go to: MalibuFilmFestival.com

EVENT AND SCREENING SCHEDULE (April 7-10)

DAY ONE (Friday April. 7, 2006)
OPENING NIGHT FILM, PARTY & FASHION SHOW
The 7th annual Malibu International Film Festival will kick off with an Opening Night Film to screen under the stars at 7:00PM followed by the Opening Night Party & Fashion Show sponsored by Maui and Sons and The Sunset Restaurant. Tickets are $25. (Includes film, party, and fashion show)
INDEPENDENT FILM SCREENINGS @ AERO THEATER, SANTA MONICA
In addition to the Opening Night Film in Malibu, the Festival will screen films in Santa Monica. Opening Night screening times at the Aero Theater are 7:30PM & 9:30PM. Tickets are $10
DAY TWO (Sat. April. 8th)
FILMMAKER'S NETWORKING BREAKFAST @ JAGUAR THEATER, MALIBU

Sponsored by Champagne French Bakery. Who Attends: Festival alumni and present filmmakers and cast competing in the 2006 Festival. Filmmaking is a collaborative effort; all cast and crewmembers are welcome. Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM. No charge. Must RSVP by April 3 to rsvp@malibufilmfestival.org

INDEPENDENT FILM SCREENINGS @ THE JAGUAR THEATER, MALIBU
Screening Times: 11:30AM, 1:30PM, 3:30PM, 5:30PM, 7:30PM. Tickets are $10 Ticketweb.com. Senior and Student Discounts available. Come test drive the All New 2007 Jaguar XK from 10:30 AM to 4 PM.
INDEPENDENT FILM SCREENINGS @ THE AERO THEATER
Screening Times: 11:30AM, 1:30PM, 3:30PM, 5:30PM, 7:30PM, 9:30PM, 12MIDNIGHT. Senior and Student Discounts available. Tickets are $10 Ticketweb.com
CENTERPIECE FILM @ THE AERO THEATER, SANTA MONICA

This evening the MIFF will showcase its Centerpiece Film at 7:30PM. Senior and Student Discounts available. Tickets are $10 Ticketweb.com


DAY THREE (Sun. April. 9th)
INDEPENDENT FILM SCREENINGS @ THE JAGUAR THEATER, MALIBU
Screening Times: 11:30AM, 1:30PM, 3:30PM, 5:30PM, 7:30PM. Tickets are $10 Ticketweb.com. Senior and student discounts available. Come test drive the all new 2007 Jaguar XK from 10:30 AM to 4 PM.
INDEPENDENT FILM SCREENINGS @ THE AERO THEATER, SANTA MONICA
Screening Times: 11:30AM, 1:30PM, 3:30PM, 5:30PM, 7:30PM, 9:30PM. Tickets are $10 Ticketweb.com. Senior and Student Discounts available.
CLOSING NIGHT FILM @ THE AERO THEATER, SANTA MONICA

The Closing Night Film will be screened @ 7:30PM. Tickets are $10 Ticketweb.com. Senior and Student discounts available.
DAY FOUR (Mon. April. 10th)
INDIEVEST AWARDS NIGHT RECEPTION & DINNER PARTY
The 7th annual Malibu International Film Festival will wrap up with the IndieVest Awards Night Dinner Party sponsored by IndieVest, Gladstone's Malibu, Classic Party Rentals. Date / Time: Monday April 10th (Pre Press Party 6:00P – 7:00P; 7:00P – 8:00P arrivals; 8:00P - 8:30P Awards; 8:30P – 10:00PM dinner & entertainment; 10:00PM desert & coffee). This will be an amazing night of awards, wine and spirits, dinner, KCRW DJ and a live performance by The Toledo Show. This night honors an "A" List Celebrity (To Be Announced) and the award-winning films and filmmakers of the 2006 Malibu International Film Festival. Awards Night Producer Lori Llevano. Tickets are $250 through TicketWeb.com.