[img]1234|left|||no_popup[/img]Lisa Ann Walter, writer, producer, actress and talk show hostess,will be the celebrity hostess for the Backlot Film Festival's “Midnight Movie Madness” at the Aero Theatre, Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, at 9:15 on Friday evening.
The film festival opens with a Meet ‘n Greet the Filmmakers on Wednesday evening at 7:30 at the 4 Points by Sheraton, Green Valley Circle, Culver City, and the next four days — Thursday through Sunday —are at the Aero Theatre.
Ms. Walters, who has been chosen to introduce the special series of unique film festival entries, has appeared in such films as Bruce Almighty, Shall We Dance, War of the Worlds and The Parent Trap. Additionally, she was one of the judges on ABC's Reality TV series The Next Best Thing: Who Is the Celebrity Impersonator?
Ms. Walter, who has written a book titled, The Best Thing About My Ass Is That It's Behind Me, hosts a popular weekend talk show on KFI-AM (640), Saturdays and Sundays, 4 to 7 p.m.
“We hope her many devoted fans will come and help us welcome her to this premiere event, our very first ‘Midnight Movie Madness’ hostess,” said Ross Hawkins, founding director of the Backlot Film Festival.
Event producers Brian Hawkins, Joseph Mael and Andy Simoni said their ultimate goal with “Midnight Movie Madness” is to discover and promote the next great cult film to challenge such classic midnight movie staples such as The Rocky Horror Show and Eraser Head.
Additional information regarding “Midnight Movie Madness” may be found at Film Festival website at www.backlotfilmfestival.com or by calling the festival hotline at 310.204-6920.
