2008 Press Releases

Award-Winning Producer John Daly Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award (2008)
Gala Evening Also Includes Film Festival’s “Slate Awards” Presentation


Up-and-Coming Film Producer Michael Cerenzie to Receive Maverick Award (2008)
Tribute Includes Q&A and Screening of “Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead”
CAIFF’s Iron Filmmaker Contest Returns to Tri-Valley, California April 17 (2008)
Event Challenges Contestants to Create 3-minute Film in 24 Hours
Penny Marshall to be Honored with Golden Slate Award for Directing Excellence (2008)
Friend and Television Commentator John Madden to Join Marshall for Discussion
Pleasanton Director’s “On The Edge of Black & White” to Open Film Festival (2008)
Actor/Comedian Pauly Shore to Receive Film Festival’s Spirit Award
Filmmakers, Actors, and Fans To Gather in Tri-Valley, CA April 16-20 (2008)
Five-Day Independent Film Festival Celebrates Its 10th Year
California Independent Film Festival Offers Free Sneak Preview April 3 (2008)
Festival's Founder and Director on Hand to Answer Questions