Nov 29, 2006

Prepare for Lift Off: Third Elevate Film Festival Kicks Off December 8th

Los Angeles, CA. November 26, 2006 - - “When I heard the tagline for the Elevate Film and Music Festival, ‘Lifting consciousness 48 hours at a time’™ I couldn’t wait to meet one of its creators, Mikki Willis” said Colleen Cackowski, CEO and Founder of Dragonfly Now, producer of CELEBRATION OF ONENESS.  The third Elevate Film Festival will take place as part of the CELEBRATION OF ONENESS, a two-day multi-media event that will take place at the Pasadena Convention Center and Civic Auditorium on December 9th and 10th.  The event is designed to inspire people to consider oneness with their body, mind, spirit, environment, community and globe.  For people who consider their consciousness and happiness a priority, they will love the event and this wondrous film festival.

The Elevate Film and Music Festival is a reflection of Mikki, a very uplifting and loving soul who also happens to be a brilliant photographer, director and producer.  One of his missions is to challenge international filmmakers to make films that will make a difference, and that get the word out about organizations and individuals who are having a positive impact on our world.

At 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 8th, Mikki Willis will put uplifting or inspiring subject matters in a hat. Nine professional filmmakers will pick subjects randomly from the hat, and have 48 hours to deliver their completed short films (11 minute maximum length) or music videos (4 minute maximum length).

After a two-day countdown, while filmmakers scurry around Los Angeles, shooting and editing their films in guerilla style, at 4:00 p.m. on December 10th, three thousand people will gather to be lifted up and out of their seats at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for the screening of all nine films and music videos.