The Las Cruces International Festival is back for its 11th year with more than 160 films ranging from short to feature-length and music videos to animation from the U.S. and around the world. The festival begins at 7 p.m. with the Opening Night Film "She Dances." Five days of films, celebrity events, workshops, panels, public talks and award ceremonies April 8-12.
The LCIFF is presented by New Mexico State University and Visit Las Cruces. The number of sponsors for the event continues to grow each year. VIP passes are $200, All-Access Passes are $100, Day Passes are $35 and admission to celebrity screenings is $35. Tickets are available now at www.lascrucesfilmfest.com.
Several celebrity guests will be on hand, including actor Michael Rooker, who will receive the festival's "Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment" award, will be on stage with Ross Marks, NMSU professor and LCIFF executive director, at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 9 at the ASNMSU Center for the Arts, 1000 E University Ave. This event is free and open to the public. A screening of Guardians of the Galaxy 2 at 7pm will include a Q&A session with Rooker after the film.
April 8-12. Film festival schedule here: www.lascrucesfilmfest.com
Allen Theatres Cineport 10, 700 S. Telshor Blvd.
Films, celebrity events, workshops and award ceremonies
For further information, press credentials and ticket inquiries, contact Kyle Ivy at 575- 642-5323,
