South Bay Film & Music Festival: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - Sunday, June 5, 2016 - Varies

The City of Hermosa Beach and the Hermosa Arts Foundation present the inaugural South Bay Film & Music Festival from June 1 through June 5.

Selections will include offerings from the Surf Film Showcase, Cause Cinema Spotlight, South Bay Sessions, and Retrospectives, as well as art exhibitions and special presentations.

Many of the filmmakers, actors and participating artists will be on hand for Q&A; sessions following the film screenings. The Festival will also present a number of World Premieres, including features on the subject of music, as it looks to demonstrate the powerful connection of film and music, while sharing key insights to the music industry at large.

“The Festival is expected to resonate with the South Bay, offering a terrific combination of world-class films, art exhibitions and panel presentations. There will be something for everyone. This will prove to be a memorable experience, with a broad range of programs reflecting a spectrum of international voices, speaking to the cultural diversity of the region,” says Executive Director Jon Fitzgerald.

Noting the surf and music culture within the Beach Cities, special surf-themed cinema events and performances are expected in the Festival’s lineup.

The event also features an Opening Night Gala where guests can kick off the festival with A Taste of the South Bay.

“We’re thrilled to open our doors to the South Bay community to experience a world-class festival focused on art, music and film. We welcome the artistic contribution to our City, and look forward to partnering on this endeavor as it grows from its inaugural debut this year,” states Mayor Carolyn Petty of Hermosa Beach.

Festival passes are on sale now.

For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.SouthBayFest.com.