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    Home » 12th Annual Burbank International Film Festival Launches September 10-13, 2020

    12th Annual Burbank International Film Festival Launches September 10-13, 2020

    By erickyamagataWednesday, September 9, 2020Updated:Tuesday, May 14, 2024No Comments4652 Views
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    Jeff Rector of The Burbank International Film Festival
    Burbank, CA -- (SPW) --

    The Burbank International Film Festival (BIFF) launches their 12th Annual film festival on September 10-13, 2020, screening 250+ films and honoring filmmakers in over 25 categories in celebration of aspiring filmmakers and submissions from 40+ countries around the world including Portugal, Singapore, Ecuador, Nigeria and Nepal. 

    Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the BIFF will be presented in a virtual platform this year at https://burbankfilmfest.festivee.com. Screenings can be seen daily from Thursday, September 10th until the winners are announced at the Closing Night Awards Show on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 5:00 pm (PST).

    “In addition to incredible production values, one of the most exciting aspects of the Closing Night Awards Show will be the self-taped acceptance speeches from the filmmakers as part of the live-streaming worldwide event. It’s ground breaking and very exciting,” said BIFF President Jeff Rector. The star-studded Awards Show, which includes celebrity presenters such as Shane Black (Iron Man 3), Kelly Stables (Superstore) and Martin Kove (Cobra Kai), is produced at L.A. Castle Studios in Burbank, a state-of-the-art production facility.

    The BIFF will present the “Garry Marshall Spirit Award” to actress, writer, comedian and host, Yvette Nicole Brown, with a special tribute to “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry by Gene’s son, Rod Roddenberry. Rod is Executive Producer of “Star Trek: Discovery,” “Picard” and two new series in development, “Star Trek: Prodigy” and “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.”

    For 2020, BIFF created a new category, Films-Made-From-Home, to challenge and inspire global filmmakers to create fresh, original content from the safety of their own households. Festival President Jeff Rector said, “We were really excited to see what creators would come up with and were amazed to see their ingenuity and creativity.”

    BIFF partnered with media tech company, FESTIVEE, to create a user-friendly digital showcase. Audiences can buy tickets right now and watch festival films starting September 10th at https://burbankfilmfest.festivee.com.

    “The Burbank Film Festival is a terrific event headquartered in the middle of the Media Capital of the World. I regret that we cannot all attend in person but know that the Film Festival will still be a lot of fun for all. Congratulations to those submitting their work and have a terrific time enjoying the many new exciting films this year,” said Burbank Mayor Sharon Springer

    BIFF would like to acknowledge festival sponsor First Entertainment Credit Union, which is celebrating 52 years in the entertainment industry; LGBTQ film award sponsor HERE! TV; and L.A. Castle Studios, which came onboard this year as a sponsor and production partner.

    The 2020 12th Annual Burbank International Film Festival can be viewed Thursday, September 10th – Sunday, September 13th at https://burbankfilmfest.festivee.com.

    Tickets can be purchased now at https://burbankfilmfest.festivee.com/passes

    About THE BURBANK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    The mission of the Burbank International Film Festival is to promote and support inclusive and culturally diverse perspectives and content. BIFF continues to cultivate independent film and create, develop, discover and celebrate extraordinary filmmaking from around the world. The Burbank International Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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    Sound Lounge Welcomes Mixer and Sound Designer Nicole Pettigrew

    Tuesday, August 18, 2026
    Mixer and Sound Designer Nicole Pettigrew

    Sound Lounge has expanded its commercial roster with the addition of mixer and sound designer Nicole Pettigrew, who brings more than a decade of experience, a passion for sound design and a highly collaborative approach to her work. Pettigrew joins Sound Lounge following five years at PS260, where she established and led the company's in-house audio department as its sole audio engineer. Her work spans campaigns for brands including American Express, MLB, T-Mobile, New Balance, Titleist, David Yurman and DraftKings. She also mixed Gucci's 2024 AICP Best in Show-winning campaign. Prior to PS260, Pettigrew spent nine years at PLUSHnyc. A lifelong musician, Pettigrew brings a musical ear to her work and particularly gravitates toward projects that allow her to experiment with sound. Her approach pairs a traditional studio foundation rooted in listening, communication and client experience with an eagerness to explore new ideas and push the creative possibilities of a project. “The best sessions feel like a real collaboration,” says Pettigrew. “I want clients to feel like I’m part of their team, listening to their vision and then interpreting it, building on it and helping push the idea further. You’re handed all of these individual pieces, and I love the problem-solving that goes into figuring out how they fit together. There’s something really satisfying about getting to the end, stepping back and realizing you helped bring someone’s idea fully to life.” Pettigrew's arrival also reunites her with Sound Lounge... Read More

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