We would like to warmly welcome all of you to Cinema City International Film Festival. We have visitors from all over the world gathering together to celebrate their love for film and the entire process of filmmaking. 'We are thrilled to be located at the Universal City Hilton with film screenings at Universal City's AMC Theatres, also with parties and events at various restaurants throughout Universal Studio's City Walk. These attractions and accommodations promise to make this festival a unique and fun destination, all the while providing the perfect forum for the latest and best in film.   We are proud to bring educational workshops and seminars with the best in the industry to share and discuss every aspect of the craft from conception to completion. Proceeds from the festival will establish scholarships for up and coming student filmmakers at acclaimed film schools and academies.   Debuting its first year in 2007, the Cinema City International Film Festival is dedicated to being a premiere outlet for today's greatest talents, a place for the new filmmaker to be discovered and a home for all of those celebrating film making excellence. Due to its proximity to the heart of Hollywood it is also an excellent attraction for tourists, guests and the local community to celebrate all that Los Angeles and the southern California area has to offer.   Cinema City International Film Festival anticipates a highly competitive submissions process, which will result in an outstanding array of diverse and exciting features, documentaries, and short films. It also is presenting an elaborate schedule of red carpet events, parties, and student showcases.   The Cinema City International Film Festival promises to join the ranks of the top film festivals with national acclaim and recognition. We are confident that this festival will exceed all of your expectations and are excited to share it with you. We invite you to lose yourself in movie magic . May it be the first of many successful exciting years and wonderful memories.     Sincerely,