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042-66 Shortcuts_SU05 Carmel Magazine 7/23/13 8:41 AM Page 5 SHORTCUTS EVENTS Celebrating Film and Ar t, Carmel Beach Style California lecture during the proceedings. These are lively affairs during which the artist paints and his wife Wendy presents a history of the Blue Dog. The festival has been well- received since its inception, however. "In our first year, we invited 300 filmmakers and artists," Burns says, "and 298 of them came." One notable early success was the inclusion of "Precious," the 2009 film that garnered six Academy Award nominations and took home two Oscars. An annual marquee event is "Women in Film," set for Friday, October 12. Consisting of a Champagne reception, silent auction, luncheon and special screening, the event's stated purpose is "a celebration of The fifth year of the 2013 Carmel Art & Film Festival takes place October 9-13. This year, a featured artist is George Rodrigue of Blue Dog fame. C annes. Tribeca. Sundance. Toronto. Telluride. Venice. All cities synonymous with high-profile film festivals. Add one more: Carmel- women in the creative arts, with a special emphasis on nur- turing the young women who will lead the industry in the future." New this year is a $10,000 cash award for a deserving filmmaker. That by-the-Sea. "Our goal is to be in the top 10 film festivals in the coun- honor joins a similar prize already in place for screenwriters. halfway to that goal." ing a signature event," Burns says. "The filmmakers just love it." It may staffers aren't resting on their laurels. Burns and his wife and co-founder "We treat filmmakers like royalty," Burns adds. "They're invited to virtu- try," says Carmel Ar t and Film Festival's Tom Burns. "I think we're This is remarkable for an undertaking that's only in its fifth year. But Erin Clark are busy putting together a stellar lineup of films and presentations for the 2013 outing, scheduled for October 9-13. One coup is the inclusion of renowned Blue Dog artist George Rodrigue. "George is a big part of this year's Festival," says Burns. Rodrigue plans to stage his only 50 C ARMEL MAGAZINE•SUMMER/FALL 2013 Other events include a beach dinner for filmmakers. "That is becom- seem like a no-brainer, but this festival is truly keyed to cinematic artists: ally everything." The selection of films will be finalized in late summer. Visit www.carmelartandfilm.com for updates. —Michael Chatfield