“What Ever Happened to Jonny Faith”, “Murder She Wanted” and “Viva” will be our three opening movies this year at the 5th Yucca Valley Film Festival.

Free admission at the Community Center of Town of Yucca Valley

“What Ever Happened to Jonny Faith” will kick off your evening.

Directed by Benjamin Pollack, an American Film Institute alumni, the movie stars:
✨Frank Noon (The Mentalist, The Kominsky Method),
✨Wayne Knight (Jurassic Park, Seinfeld),
✨ Bruce Greenwood (Star Trek).

>>> A famous country singer, who disappeared at the height of his career 30 years ago, tries to make things right with his son before it is too late. <<<

The movie will screen in presence of director Ben Pollack and lead actor Frank Noon, Friday Nov 10, 7pm.

The evening continues with “Murder She Wanted”.

Directed by Rachel Shimko, a local artist from Joshua Tree, the movie stars:
✨Emily Browning (Carry in Retrograde),
✨Adam Chambers (Jurassic Park, Seinfeld),

>>> Stood up and fed up with letting men control her relationships, our true crime obsessed protagonist posts a Craigslist add seeking a man to act out a scripted and “safe” stabbing. 

On the night of the break-in however she is forced to confront the possibility that she may not be as in control as she planned, as the murdery night takes over. <<<

The movie will screen in presence of director Rachel Shimko and lead actress Emily Browning, Friday Nov 10, 7pm.

The evening concludes with “Viva”.

Directed by Esteban ‘Steve” Petersen, the movie is inspired by true event, and stars:
✨Arami Malaisé
✨Alex Loynaz

>>> Desperate to escape Cuba and find freedom, a young ballerina struggles to believe that she has the talent to dance her way off the impoverished island. <<<

The movie will screen in presence of director Steve Petersen, lead actress Arami Malaisé and producer ChloéMalaisé, Friday Nov 10, 7pm.

The opening night starts at 6pm with red carpet open to anyone, art opening at 6:45pm, welcoming words and screenings at 7pm.

Each movie will be followed by a discussion with the team of artists and a picture signing. Ask for your collectible list of autographs!

Free admission, Community Center, Town of Yucca Valley.