The 2016 Universe Multicultural film Festival has successfully concluded its 13th edition. It screened 70 films ( 33 feature, 37 shorts), managed 4 industry panels, and a film market; also hosted 3 galas ( opening, reception and award ceremony); produced two Screenplay showcases, fashion completion and red carpet fashion show. The fully scheduled three days festival create a real, happy, harmony sharing, cultural & diversity in filmmaking event that is one of the only in the world.
This multicultural film festival get supports from film makers worldwide, delegations from China, Japan, Mexico, Korea, UK, Iran, France, Brazil, Argentina appeared at the festival in Palos Verdes Peninsula. The Hollywood celebrity Tracy Reiner, Whip Hubley, Christopher Coppola; Richard Horowitz；Jon Allen; Serita Stevens also support this festival. The film makers learned so much from the panel speakers: Jacob Stuart; Rob Tobin; Ashely Scott Meyers; Dallas King; Randy Kent; Cyn Champlin; Dena Hysell and Michael Matto Rossi. The screenplay showcases direct and performed by the graduate students from American Film Institute and New York Film Academy.
The red carpet award ceremony hosted by Tracy Reiner, Damian De Langeronan, Melissa Papel; the performing stars were Joy Weiser, Josh Moreland, Silk Road Band and Chadamu National Orchestra ( Ganshu, China). California State Assembly David Hardly as south bay Los Angles local representative present award to the winners. China Movie star Miao Miao and Argentina super star Danny Pardo were also appeared at the red carpet.