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BURBANK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Final night

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By Valerie Milano

Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 9/12/21 – TONIGHT, the closing night gala will honor the legendary Bridges acting family with the President’s Innovation Award for “three generations of excellence.” The closing film is the docudrama Acting: The First Six Lessons, directed by Emily Bridges and starring herself and her father Beau. Both members of the famed family are expected to attend the Red Carpet Awards Gala at the Burbank Marriott & Convention Center Ballroom.

Tickets are still available for the closing celebration. https://www.itsmyseat.com/BIFF  www.BurbankFilmFest.org

Burbank International Film Festival
September 9 through 12
AMC 16 Theater
125 East Palm Ave, Burbank

(The Hollywood Times will be reporting live)

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Valerie Milano
2025 Palm Springs Pride Stonewall Art & Culture Award recipient, Valerie Milano is a Senior Editor and entertainment critic at The Hollywood Times, where she covers film, television, music, and the artists behind the stories. Her work has also appeared in Communications Daily, Discover Hollywood, Hollywood Today, Television International, and Video Age International. A passionate advocate for community and equality, Valerie is actively involved with Human Rights Campaign, DAP Health, The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, Lambda Legal, and The L-Fund. In recognition of her ongoing leadership, philanthropy, and dedication to empowering women and the LGBTQ+ community in the Coachella Valley and beyond, Valerie received The L-Fund’s prestigious Community Visionary Award. The honor celebrated her tireless work as a journalist, media advocate, event producer, and community connector who consistently uses her platform to spotlight charitable causes, arts and culture, and organizations making a difference. She is a proud member of the Los Angeles Press Club and a longtime supporter of Palm Springs cultural institutions including the Palm Springs Art Museum. She previously served as a board member and key organizer of the Television Critics Association Press Tours, helping bridge the entertainment industry and press for many years.