Happy New Year's Greetings
to ALL of the FANS of the California Independent Film Festival!
We have TWO great ideas for the New Year.
One you'll go Cuckoo over!

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest January 16th at 6 PM Oscar Winner Louise Fletcher California Independent Film Festival Special Screening Q&A with Ms. Fletcher to follow Historic Orinda Theatre In Orinda Theatre Square $20 Adults   $15 Students & Seniors $125 VIP Tickets (limited to 25 people) Includes movie, Q&A, and post-screening VIP Reception Tickets may be purchased online at brown paper tickets. or at the Box Offices of Orinda Theatre and Rheem Theatre. For more information, send an email to info@caiff.org Sponsored by Diablo Magazine

The California Independent Film Festival is proud to announce that we have set the dates for the 12th Annual in Orinda, California. We will celebrate the achievements of filmmakers from around the world on April 22 to April 25, 2010.

As a loyal supporter of the California Independent Film Festival you recognize
the importance of promoting great independent film,
the arts and international culture in Orinda.

As the end of the year is upon us we want to give you the opportunity to make a tax-deductible donation to the California Independent Film Festival,
 which you can write off when filing your taxes for 2009.
If you wish to take advantage of this opportunity, please make your invaluable,
tax-deductible financial contributions online or mail your check to:
California Independent Film Festival
2278 Camino Ramon Suite 16, San Ramon, CA 94583.

In 2010, CAIFF will be showcasing a Monthly Film Series at the Orinda Theatre, sponsored by Diablo Magazine. We are planning such cinema classics as:
“One Flew Over the Cuckcoo’s Nest” with Oscar Winner Louise Fletcher,
“To Kill A Mockingbird” with Oscar Nominee Mary Badham,
“Westside Story” with Oscar Winner Rita Moreno.
Other films include “American Graffiti”,
“The Sound of Music”,
“The Exorcist”,
“Vertigo”,
and “A Christmas Story”
just to name a few.

April 22, 2010, will kick off the 12th Annual California Independent Film Festival
and this year we will increase our international program with the addition of showcasing the winners of the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival, the Monaco International Film Festival and our sister film festival the Sapporo Short Film Festival. CAIFF is truly an international film festival, showcasing festival winner from around the world.

The Festival continues to grow each year by screening more films and drawing larger crowds. As we grow, we seek increased support for this truly unique and rewarding International Cinema." This is where our friends, patrons and valued sponsors (you can find membership and sponsorship opportunities on our web site) can help.

Without such generosity and support, this event would not be possible.
We thank you for your anticipated support.

Sincerely,
 Derek Zemrak, President and Founder
California Independent Film Festival Association
P.S. Please remember every dollar counts!

Please continue to watch the website, www.caiff.org for more information and for more information and specifics as to the 2010 California Independent Film Festival.