In addition to competition features, shorts and docs, experimental films and music videos, the festival has added new sections in recent years, including youth, political and female director films. There are also filmmaker Q&As, DJs and bands, a curated art show, conceptual architecture installations, the Abbot Awards and good ‘ol after parties.

Dates: October 15-18, 2009
Location: Venice, California

Find out more about The Other Venice Film Festival at www.othervenicefilmfestival.com.