MAR. 29: LACMA MUSE PRESENTS 7TH ANNUAL YOUNG DIRECTORS NIGHT FEATURING FIRST ART OF FILM AWARD

LACMA's Young Directors Night is a celebration of film showcasing eight shorts, featuring a competition for the Art of Film award given to the best in show. The evening brings together directors, artists, industry figures, LACMA members, and friends to enjoy the films of emerging filmmakers. Consistently selling out LACMA’s 600-seat capacity Bing Theater, the program is dedicated to giving young directors exposure, networking opportunities, and a creative audience.

This year, the museum has created the Art of Film award to be given to the night's best in show, voted on by their Host Committee and YOU, the audience. Attendees will be handed scorecards to fill out, giving you a voice in the contest and making you eligible for fabulous raffle prizes.

Film Program (in alphabetical order)

A Moment of Clarity by Leslie Rathe
An Exercise in Vigilance by Christopher John Stack
Charlie 2.0 by Matthew Hsu
Divide by Karen Smalley
Chinese Dumplings by Michelle Hung
DJ:LA by Jerry Chan
Rose by Hoku Uchiyama
The Double by Rani DeMuth

Host Committee

-Jenelle Riley, National Film and TV Editor, Back Stage
-Dr. Richard Jewell, author and Hugh M. Hefner Chair for the Study of American Film, USC School of Cinematic Arts
-Pete Hammond, writer and film critic, L.A. Times’ TheEnvelope.com
-Special Guest

SCREENINGS BEGIN AT 5 PM

Approximate running time 120 minutes, plus 15-minute intermission. Films may contain nudity, drug use, adult themes, and language unsuitable for children. Viewer discretion is advised.
A Q&A session among the host committee, directors, and audience will immediately follow screenings.

RECEPTION & AWARD CEREMONY

Guests are invited after the program for complimentary appetizers, an open bar, and live performances by classical guitarist Iren Artyunyan in the Los Angeles Times Central Court.

Ticket Information:

$20 Muse members.
$30 LACMA members (Non-Muse).
$40 General Public, on-sale now.
All tickets general admission.

For tickets, click here and use the Quick Tix drop-down menu on the right to select Seventh Annual Young Directors Night, visit the LACMA Box Office, or call 323 857-6010. Seating is limited so make sure to buy your tickets early. Tickets will be delivered via Will Call only. Members must show their valid membership card to receive discounted tickets. A $2 convenience charge is added to all phone and internet orders.

March 29, 2008, Young Directors Night, 5–10 pm, LACMA Bing Theater. Los Angeles County Museum of Art - 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036. Parking is available in the 6th Street parking garage, located just east of Fairfax Avenue. Additional parking is available in the lot at Wilshire Boulevard and Spaulding Avenue. Young Directors Night is now on MySpace.