After an exceptional debut last year, this international event continues to be a true celebration of established and emerging talent and technologies in film, television and new media.

The Opening Night Honorary Awards Ceremony will take place Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Roosevelt Hotel, benefiting The Finaza Foundation. Celebrity honorees and attendees include our very own Aldis Hodge (Leverage) and Leverage guest star Drew Powell (Straw Dogs), as well as Cam Gigandet (Twilight), Kristin Bauer (True Blood),  Isabel Lucas (Transformers), Jena Malone (Sucker Punch), Josh Lawson (The Wedding Party), Missi Pyle, Maurice Benard, Michael Caulfield, Jon Lovitz, Morgan Fairchild, Tom Arnold, Amber Benson, Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, Kelly Osbourne and Ru Paul.

“We are thrilled to bring this vibrant Festival to Beverly Hills again,” said Donna Spangler, Festival Director. “After last year’s phenomenal success which exceeded all of our expectations, we know this is the ideal location for our Festival to discover, showcase, and celebrate the work of today’s up-and-comers, established professionals and tomorrow’s industry leaders.”  (http://bhfilmtvnewmedia.com/)

Source: Leverage Fans