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  • Whistler Film Fest Gala, Zac Efron and more

    zac_effron.jpgThe Whistler Film Fest is celebrating their 10 year anniversary this year – and what better way than with their annual gala fundraiser called “Soiree”. Held at Vancouver’s stylish waterfront Nu restaurant, the night included red carpet arrivals, decadent food and live music. Also, the Beach House restaurant in West Vancouver welcomed summer with a special Hawaiian Luau night featuring live entertainment, a bountiful buffet and dancing till late. Aloha!

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    01 – Vancouver actor Paul Duchart, left, and teen heartthrob Zac Efron could be found all over West Vancouver when filming their upcoming flick “Charlie St. Cloud”. Look for them both later this month when the movie premieres at the end of July.

    02 – Whistler Film Festival co-founder Shauna Hardy Mishaw sparkles in the sunlight next to BrightLight Pictures partner/producer Shawn Williamson.

    03 – Hunky Vancouver actors Tygh Runyan, left, Michael Eklund and Ben Cotton wave to fans as they arrive on the red carpet at Soiree film fest gala.

    04 – Beach House restaurant executive chef James Hodgins isn’t just a good cook, he’s a bit of an artist too creating a beautiful carved fruit table that was so beautiful it was a shame to eat it.

    05 – Swimsuit designer Anna Kostorova and accountant to the stars Neal Clarance are among the VIPs at the Soiree film fest gala.

    06 – Taking control of the microphone as the evening’s emcee is ET Canada personality Erin Cebula.

    07 – Paul Latta and his Polynesian dancers delighted the Beach House guests with hula performances, some comedy and a spectacular live fire dance at dusk.

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    By Catherine Barr – July 2, 2010

    As seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on July 15, 2010

  • Vancouver International Film Festival 2009

    Erin Cebula and Ryan Robbins

    The 28th annual Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) kicked-off last week and the buzz is everywhere. Running from October 1-16, VIFF presents approximately 575 screenings of 350+ films from over 70 countries. Not known for attracting big Hollywood names, the festival nonetheless has plenty of glitz and glam to go with it, including the Gala Opening night party, the Brightlight/Bridge Studios big Red Carpet Party at Cin Cin, The Canadian Images soiree at Joeys on Burrard and the Women in Film and Television (WIFTV) Martini Madess at Edge. Check viff.org for more info.

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    01 – Keeping it cheeky – burlesque girls, feathers and fun are all part of the annual Woman in Film and Television (WIFTV) Martini Madness party at the Edge on Granville.

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    02 – West Vancouver’s Jack Evrensel, left, owner of Cin Cin restaurant, chats with North Vancouver’s Peter Leitch, President of North Shore Studios and Mammoth Studios.

    03 – ET Canada’s Erin Cebula interviews local actors, like Ryan Robbins (of Sanctuary and Battlestar Galactica fame), on the red carpet at Cin Cin.

    04 – Twelve year-old Cassandra Sawtell is a North Shore actress who can be seen in the upcoming “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” with the likes of Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Christopher Plummer.

    05 – West Vancouer’s Sharon Chan looks after VIPs, like actor Lochlyn Munro (Night at the Roxbury, 9-9-09), at the Cin Cin red carpet affair.

    06 – Karim and Monica Virani take in the VIFF Opening Night Gala at the Rocky Mountaineer after the screening of “A Shine of Rainbows”.

    07 – Twilight: Eclipse movie fans will recognize Nanaimo born actress Jodelle Ferland who is also starring in “Everything’s Coming Up Rosie” at the festival.

    08 – Taking in the action at several red carpet events, including the Loden Hotel’s “Fabulous” party, are pretty PR gal Tammy Preast, left, and West Vancouver businessmen Frank Giustra and Harald Ludwig.