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The legendary entertainment giant Carl Reiner and County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky were the big winners last Saturday at the closing of the third Backlot Film Festival at the Vets Auditorium.

Mr. Reiner accepted the Thomas Ince Award for excellence in filmmaking.

The Founders Award was presented to Mr. Yaroslavsky for his support of the arts.

Backlot Festival Will Honor Schulberg Tonight

The second spectacular Backlot Film Festival, running through Saturday night, shifts its focus for this evening to the legendary writer/producer Budd Schulberg.

At 8 p.m. at the Vets Auditorium, Mr. Schulberg will receive the coveted Thomas Ince Award. Tickets are priced at $25 and $15. Information is available at backlotfilmfestival.com or 310.204.6920.

For the balance of the week, screenings will be held at the Fine Arts Theatre, 8556 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, just west of La Cienega Boulevard. Tickets are $10, with student and senior citizen admissions priced at $8.