MAY 19 – 22, 2016

The Fourth Annual Cinema at the Edge (CATE) Film Festival opens at Edgemar Center for the Arts

Housed at the Edgemar Center for the Arts, nestled in the Frank Gehry designed complex on bustling Main Street in Santa Monica, California, the Fourth Annual Cinema at the Edge Independent Film Festival (CATE) presents films of all genres that feature a distinct vision, a unique voice or a challenge to what is expected and accepted in the medium. A community staple, CATE was born out of a desire to showcase innovative films, with a commitment to quality, which push industry boundaries and explore cutting-edge cinema.

This year will celebrate another stand-out program with over 50 narrative features, documentaries, and short films which will screen for both the public and industry professionals working in international film distribution over the course of four days. CATE will also feature opening and closing night parties, an award ceremony, and a series of panels with an emphasis on the filmmaking process.

It is CATE’s mission to feature films which will, first and foremost, connect with audiences but also give independent filmmakers genuine exposure and additional opportunities for global distribution. This film festival is dedicated to shining the light on indie gems which continue to push this industry to new heights. Festival Director, Michelle Danner, is thrilled to now invite the global independent film community to experience this vibrant, beachside community during CATE 2016.

Previous iterations of the festival have welcomed Brett Ratner as an Honorary Chair of the festival, as well as a celebrity jury that included film veterans such as Susan Sarandon and John Singleton. Previous panels featured Directors David Anspaugh (“Hoosiers”, “Rudy”), the late George Hickenlooper ( Casino", Jack”, “Factory Girl”), Cinematographer Steve Bernstein (“Monster”, “White Chicks”)

Questions? contact us at the 310-392-7327

For our 2016 Program and Ticket information visit the CATE

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Edgemar Center for the Arts is a collaborative rehearsal performance space open to artists of all disciplines and experience levels. It is a space in which professional and classical theater productions and dance performances take place. It houses a 65 and 99 seat theater. The 99 seat theater has one of the largest stages in West Los Angeles.

The center was founded in 2000 by Michelle Danner and Larry Moss.