Awards Ceremony at Pala Casino

SPECIAL EVENT - Sunday, April 10th, 7:00 pm: The Fallbrook Film Festival is proud to announce that we have moved our gala closing party and awards ceremony to the beautiful Grand Ballroom at Pala Casino. The gorgeous setting and spectacular buffet will be a fitting backdrop to the Awards Ceremony itself. All of the winning films will be announced and the awards will be presented, this will include Audience Choice, so you may want to be there just to see if your favorite film wins!  

The prestigious Frank Capra Award will be presented by Frank Capra III, to the film that most uplifts the human spirit. The Patron of the Arts Award will be given to Mary Perhacs, Executive Director of Fallbrook Art Center, for her tireless support of the arts in Fallbrook/Bonsall. Academy Award winning actress Shirley Jones will be there to receive the Career Achievement Award for her many contributions to the entertainment industry. David R. Ellis, award winning stuntman turned prolific special effects film director, will be there to receive the Spotlight Tribute Award.   

Pala Casino is conveniently located on Hwy 76, just 5 miles East of the I-15 and 10 ½ miles East of the UltraStar Cinemas in Bonsall. There is plenty of free parking. Admission is free for VIP Pass holders, but RSVP’s a must. Individual tickets are $50, including dinner, and are available at our Festival Headquarters right next to the UltraStar Cinema.