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Past Events
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH 2025 - OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION & PREMIERE
Opening Night Reception - Porsche
The evening begins with complimentary premium cocktails and gourmet tray-passed appetizers in the beautiful Porsche 2-story high-tech showroom. While you're there, check out the new line of 2026 high performance vehicles. This exclusive Opening Night Reception & Screening is for sponsors & All-Access Pass holders.
Opening Night Premier - "Gunner"
At 6:30pm, guests will make their way to the Regal Cinemas at the historic Sherman Oaks Galleria for the Media Red Carpet and West Coast Festival Premiere of the high octane, action thriller, "Gunner", starring Luke Hemsworth and Morgan Freeman. In attendance will be the films producer and cast from the film.
SATURDAY SEPTember 6TH - NIGHT OF SCI-FI / HORROR AFTER-PARTY
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH - SCREENINGS - 10:00AM - 10:00PM
A Full Day of Festival Screenings at Regal Cinemas
Saturday offers a full day of screenings in a variety of categories including comedy, drama, documentaries, films by women, sci-fi, fantasy & Horror, LGBTQ+ and more. Special blocks showcasing the best AI generated content from AIMF (Artificial Intelligence Media Festival). Venue: Regal Multiplex Cinemas at the historic Sherman Oaks Galleria - 15301Ventura Blvd. (3rd Floor )
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH - SCREENINGS - 10:00AM - 6:00PM
A Full Day of Festival Screenings at Regal Cinemas
Sunday offers a full day of screenings in a variety of categories including special blocks showcasing the best AI generated content from AIMF (Artificial Intelligence Media Festival). Venue: Regal Multiplex Cinemas at the historic Sherman Oaks Galleria - 15301Ventura Blvd. (3rd Floor )
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH - CLOSING NIGHT DINNER & AWARDS GALA
Media Red Carpet - 6:00pm-7:00pm
The semi-formal evening starts with photos on the Media Red Carpet & Cocktail Reception on the balcony at the exclusive Braemar Country Club. Sip a cool cocktail and enjoy the sweeping panoramic views overlooking the golf course and the San Fernando Valley.
Dinner & Awards Gala - 7:00pm-9:00pm
Guests then move into the main Banquet Room for a three-course gourmet dinner and filmmaker Awards Show. Celebrity presenters include Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk), Dee Wallace (E.T.), Isaac C. Singleton Jr. (Transformers One), Jim Meskimen (War of the Worlds) and others.