Cinema Star Watch has picked up the YVFF lineup announcement, putting the spotlight on a program that brings independent discoveries, recognizable Hollywood talent and local Hi-Desert filmmakers together.

This year’s selection spans short films, documentaries, music videos and a dedicated Kids Program, with familiar faces from film and television appearing in films throughout the festival. And as always, the desert itself gets a place on screen, with selected productions filmed in Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, Landers and across the Mojave Desert.

CSW also highlights the work YVFF has done to bring the local community and the filmmaking community together, creating direct access between audiences and artists. From filmmaker Q&As to picture signing sessions and the longest red carpet in the Hi Desert, there is plenty happening beyond the screenings.

Best of all, thanks to the Town of Yucca Valley, all events at the Community Center are free to attend.

Read the full article on Cinema Star Watch.