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| Location | Los Angeles, California United States |
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| Founded | 1997 |
| Festival date | October |
| Language | English |
| Website | https://www.hollywoodfilmfestival.com |
The Hollywood Film Festival is an annual film festival which takes place in Los Angeles, California, USA.
The Festival was established in 1997 by author producer Carlos de Abreu and his wife, model Janice Pennington. [1]
The Hollywood Film Festival was created to make a connection between independent filmmakers and the global creative community. [2]
The Hollywood Film Festival is composed of:
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