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The 4th Annual La Costa Film Festival is Next Week in Carlsbad

By Jeff Dowler, CRS

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

October 06, 2016 05:12 AM

2016 La Costa Film Festival is Next Week in Carlsbad

The 4th Annual La Costa Film Festival takes place at the famed Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in La Costa, Carlsbad from October 13th through the 16th, starting 1 week from today!

Since its inception back in 2013 the La Costa Film Festival has grown in size, and acclaim, and is recognized as a premier regional, national and international event for filmmakers and emerging talent. With over 4,000 people attending last year, you can expect even bigger crowds with festival's growing popularity.

La Costa Film Festival at Omni La Costa Resort The La Costa Film Festival kicks off the festivities with a Sip and Savor Gala on Thursday October 13 from 5:30 – 8 with a screening at 8:30 pm.

You can later enjoy a Gala Friday evening, and then the La Costa Stars Awards Gala on Saturday night.

A total of 45 films will be presented, including shorts, documentaries, foreign, and feature-length films representing 10 countries. There will also be a Sports Film Competition!

Film screenings will be held at 3 different venues – the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa (Center Court), Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, and the Ruby G. Schulman Theater at the Dove Library Complex, the latter 2 just a half mile up the road.

Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad

You can purchase a variety of different ticket packages online with access to all or just a few of the events and films.

It may not be the Cannes Film Festival yet, but it’s getting there. The La Costa Film Festival is not to be missed as a premier social and film event this fall in Carlsbad!

La Costa Film Festival

Omni La Costa Resort and Spa

La Costa ~ Carlsbad

October 13 – 16, 2016

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Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Robert Bob Gilbert

The Festival has gotten to be a big deal around here. And of course with LA and Hollywood not that far away it attracts a pretty good crowd from reports I have heard.

Jeff

Oct 06, 2016 06:34 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Love film festivals, Jeff. And this one sounds really tempting given the location. The best one I ever attended was Cannes... we'd drive over from Monte Carlo to see the films.

Oct 06, 2016 07:05 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Jeff

This looks like a great event and I have always liked Film Festivals!

Oct 06, 2016 11:00 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Will you drive up and take a walk down the red carpet. Make sure you know what you're wearing as well.

Oct 06, 2016 11:47 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Noah Seidenberg

Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL

Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Hi Jeff, thanks for telling us about the La Costa Film Festival in Carlsbad. I am sure this will have a great turn out.

Oct 06, 2016 11:57 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Nina Hollander - that must have been a blast!! I would love to go to Cannes someday, even in off-festival time. I may have to settle for the La Costa Film Festival!

Clearly there are lots of others who like film festivals, too Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Jeff

Oct 06, 2016 01:27 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Ha ha Ed Silva - I'm definitely not red carpet material under ANY circumstances.

It's getting bigger and better each year, and there is a ton of publicity about it, Noah Seidenberg . We have a close friend who is a Hollywood Producer who is involved in planning, etc.

Jeff

Oct 06, 2016 01:30 PM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It sounds like a great event and the launch of some very new talent. My son like to make films and hopes to have one of his make it big one day.

Oct 06, 2016 01:55 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jeff I knew of the Beach but not the Movie Festival.... well that does not mean much, I am always slow when it comes to Movies:))Endre

Oct 06, 2016 02:36 PM

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Jeff. We have a film festival here. Apparently it is a big success and brings in people from all over. It was last month, no rooms available. People book those a year in advance.

Oct 06, 2016 07:45 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Jeff -- La Costa is such a beautiful setting to enjoy the Southern California lifestyle so why not a festival to celebrate film which is so important to our state. These smaller regional festivals can showcase some real gems.

By the way, I believe Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents may be referring to The Golden Door in the Escondido area which has the reputation she mentioned.

Oct 06, 2016 11:57 PM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

My golly you are right. I forgot all about this spa and just checked it out. At first blush, you might think $8800 is a lot for one week, but it includes all meals, programs, spa treatments, massages, plus they will pick you up at LAX even.

Oct 07, 2016 10:49 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Debbie Reynolds - who knows, perhaps he will be here some day I know they have a strong interest in finding new talent

Endre Barath, Jr. - and that's OK, too!

Jeff

Oct 07, 2016 01:00 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

James Dray - there seem to be more and more film festivals these days and they ARE popular from what I keep hearing. Ours certainly is.

Michael Jacobs - you're right. I had totally forgotten about that place but didn't do any research either. The La Costa Resort really is a beautiful place to enjoy this festival, among other things as well. It's been popular for many decades since being built in the 1960s

Jeff

Oct 07, 2016 01:03 AM

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Jeff - the La Costa Film Festival will continue to grow each year. It is a nice venue too.

Oct 07, 2016 05:02 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I saw a screening at the Atlanta Film Festival last spring and loved that I was getting to see it before anyone else. (well you know... I was in a theater full of people) but before the public. I would love to attend.

Oct 07, 2016 01:10 PM

Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Jeff Dowler , There sure are a good amount of films to choose from. I hope you get to see some good ones.

Oct 07, 2016 01:40 PM

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

The LaCosta Film Festival sounds like a lot of fun Jeff Dowler

Oct 07, 2016 01:51 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Grant Schneider - the Resort really is quite beautiful and well cared for. Definitely a great place for a festival like this. And it has had a reputation with the Hollywood set for decades.

Jeff

Oct 08, 2016 09:48 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Tammy Lankford,

I've been to a couple of screenings and it's lots of fun. I haven't been to this event and we won't be able to make it this year, but I enjoy hearing and reading about it.

Jeff

Oct 08, 2016 09:59 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Larry Johnston

It's sure to be a good line-up. We have some things going on, however, that will keep us away, unless something changes. I'll just have to get the scoop fro some friends who are going.

Jeff

Oct 08, 2016 11:06 AM