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2018 UMFF Reception Gala
Filmmakers Self Introduction; UMFF Juries Meet with the Filmmakers; Performances; Dinner
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Time: 7:00-10:00PM; April 7, 2018
Location:Fred Hesse Community Park, McTaggart Hall (29301 Hawthorne Blvd; Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca 90275; Admission by Gala Pass
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The Performing Actors: (TBA)
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Carolina de Athey, Actress, Writer, Singer, Producer, Host
Carolina is an actress, writer, singer, model, producer and now a director who was first introduced into the entertainment industry through the doors of the modeling industry. Carolina has been modeling for a collaboration of well-known name brands and companies worldwide. From spokes model to runway, Carolina's diversity shines through in the most unique of styles. Carolina joined the Actors Academy and studied with Coach Lewis Smith. Since then Carolina has worked on a series of TV Pilots, Short films, Feature Films, Commercials and Music videos. Carolina's wrote 'The Other Side of Glory', which is in post production, then 'Confessions of the Fashion World' (she also produced and directed) which was accepted into several film festivals, winning one award. Her skills also branch into music, which gives her the best of both worlds. She has launched her first single WHY, in which she wrote and directed the music video. For more on Carolina: www.imdb.com/name/nm5276140 |
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Linda Wong, Actor, Host
Linda S Wong is an Actor, Host & an award winning Producer who admires all aspects of filmmaking. Having traveled quite a lot, coupled with her natural curiosity in people and behavior, Linda enjoys striking up conversation with anyone and everyone which is why she fell in love with Hosting. She has interviewed a wide variety of people from all walks of life both just on the street and at Critic's Choice Awards, Ms Asia USA, Los Angeles Independent FF, Ft Lauderdale FF, Asian World FF, Various Artists FF and more. When she is not making films or on the red carpet you'll find her exploring the world, chasing sunsets, looking at the moon, hiking trails, smelling flowers, eating, reading & relaxing with good cup of coffee and a camera by her side. |
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Kayley Stallings , Actress, Singer
Kayley Stallings is a talented young lady who acts, sings, and plays guitar. Bursting onto the scene at the tender age of 9, in the role of Cindy Lou Who, in How The Grinch Stole Christmas at the Pantages Theater, alongside John Larroquette, she went on to star in several films. Notably: The Martial Arts Kid, The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation, and Breaking Legs! Musically, Kayley released her debut album in early 2017, JUST KAYLEY, a work of all original songs. Her most recent project was a miniseries entitled Vital Signs, starring Dr. Dre., which is soon to be released on Apple TV. Later this summer, Kayley will be off to Florida to shoot the sequel to The Martial Arts Kid. Kayley is a staunch supporter of the arts, who believes strongly in the creative process and originality. |
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