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Josh Brolin and Heather Graham to Shine at 30th San Luis Obispo International Film Festival

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Key Takeaways:

– The 30th edition of the San Luis Obispo International (SLOIFF) will actor and director Heather Graham.
– Brolin is set to serve as the head of the Narrative Feature Jury, while Graham will receive the King Vidor Award for Excellence in Filmmaking.
– SLOIFF 2024 will commence on April 25 and will run through April 30, with additional virtual screenings set for May 1-5.
– Notable films screened include Kelly O'Sullivan's “Ghostlight” and Josh Margolin's comedy “Thelma.”
– Apart from narrative features, the festival lineup also includes , documentary features, shorts, and music videos.

SLOIFF's Stellar 2024 Lineup

Film aficionados can look forward to a star-studded lineup at the 30th Annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (SLOIFF) as the celebrated event will feature famed “Dune” and “No Country for Old Men” actor Josh Brolin, as well as “Chosen ” director and leading lady Heather Graham.

Brolin's involvement extends beyond being a special guest as he leads the Narrative Feature Jury at the festival. It's a welcome homecoming for Brolin, who was once a recipient of the prestigious King Vidor Award for Excellence in Filmmaking back in 2017.

Heather Graham not just lends her star to the event but will be honoured with this year's King Vidor Award for her exceptional filmmaking talents. SLOIFF will also screen Graham's latest directorial work, the acclaimed rom-com, “Chosen Family.”

Brolin and Graham: A Cinematic Journey

Brolin's filmography boasts an impressive list of credits, including his recent reprisal as Gurney Halleck in 's “Dune: Part Two”, following “Dune: Part One” in 2021. He's worked alongside Hollywood stalwarts throughout his rich and diverse career, in films like “Milk”, “True Grit”, and Villeneuve's “Sicario.”

Heather Graham is no less successful, with memorable performances in films like “”, “: The Spy Who Shagged Me”, and “License to Drive.” In recent years, her role as a filmmaker has started to resonate, with her 2018 debut, “Half Magic”, garnering a significant appreciation.

A Festival to Remember

This year's SLOIFF promises to be an unforgettable cinematic spectacle with more than 125 narrative features, short films, documentary features, and shorts, music videos, set to be showcased. The festival kicks off on April 25, with an extended virtual screening from May 1-5.

Opening with “Ghostlight”, directed by Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson, and closing with Sundance comedy breakout “Thelma”, directed by Josh Margolin, the event promises a diverse blend of cinema.

Adding to the excitement, Beau Bridges will grace the festival's West Coast of his film “Camera”. Other guests include celebrated director Zainab Shaheen, producer Nancy Paton, and directors Fawzia Mirza and Michelle Danner.

Narrative feature films like “Good Bad Things”, “The Italians”, “Mountain Boy”, and “Riley”, will compete fiercely, while documentary features such as “Sugarcane”, “Jailhouse to Milhouse”, “Let the Canary Sing”, and “The Michoacan File” present a hard-hitting reality on the big screen.

The esteemed juries include Netflix Production Finance executive Christopher Tung; Wendy Guerrero, President of the Geena Davis Bentonville Film Festival; Director Nardeep Khurmi (Land of Gold).

In Conclusion

Tickets for this must-attend event are available now. For more information about the festival, head over to the [official site](https://www.slofilmfest.org). Attendees can expect a celebration of cinema, creativity, and above all, a passion for storytelling, from April 25-30, with an encore presentation on May 1–5. Don't miss out on the action at SLOIFF 2024.

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Brent Edward
Brent is an experienced Entertainment News reporter.

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