Top Filmmakers’ Student Works

A collection of student films by some of Hollywood’s most successful filmmakers will be screened Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Mann Festival Theatre in Westwood, sponsored by the Future of Hollywood in association with Back to Film School.

The early works of Martin Scorsese, Robert Zemeckis, Francois Truffaut and other filmmakers will be spotlighted. Roger Corman will receive the Future of Hollywood Inspiration Award, presented by actress Sally Kirkland. Producer Gale Anne Hurd will host the evening.

Tickets to the screening are $15, while tickets to both the screening and reception, held at the Hamlet Gardens, are $20. Student admission is $7.50 for the screening and $15 for the screening and reception. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and at the door with limited seating.

Proceeds benefit the Chris Packala Scholarship Fund to support student filmmakers. Tax-deductible donations are also accepted. For information, call the San Diego Film Commission: (619) 234-FILM.