LA Harbor International Film Festival
(LAHIFF™)
"To create a cinematic bridge between the people of the region and the people of the world"
Film Schedules
22nd LA Harbor International Film Festival (LAHIFF)
WHEN: March 13-16, 2025
WHERE: Historic downtown San Pedro (SP) or vicinity, San Pedro
TICKETS: Available at EventBrite and telephone reservations if stated
List of films and links to view:
List of program venues and times: Free – Reservations requested
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Program Schedule & Venues (Note: Schedule subject to change and/ or possible cancellation) * * *
Thurs. March 13 ~ Program A ~ Opening Day (invitation only ) 10 am (doors open 9:30 am) “Read the Book, See the Movie” (RBSM) ™ Free Education Outreach Culmination Program ~ Featuring classic novel 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea by Jules Verne & Academy Award ® nominated movie (USA, Walt Disney Productions , 1954, 127 min. dir. Richard Fleischer) Venue & Sponsor: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (CMA) - John Olguin Auditorium 3710 Stephen White Dr., SP 90731 * * *
Fri. March 14 ~ Program B ~ Opening Night Happy Hour + (“no host” bar) & Film Premiere Venue & Sponsor: Dalmatian American Club (DAC) Main Bar, 1639 S. Palos Verdes St., SP 90731 “No Host” Bar opens 5 pm; film at 6 pm (over by 7 pm) Stories of Los Angeles Harbor Area: For Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (The Movie -Vol.VI) (USA, GameChange, 2025, @35 min. producers Jack Baric & Stephanie Mardesich, dir. Jack Baric) Six stories from Vol. VI of Oral History Project filmed in DAC 2024 SOLAHA made possible by grant funding from Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, District 4; and civic & corporate sponsors
Cost: Free – Reservations requested: Telephone 310/ 831 -9821 Parking: Lot across from DAC and on street * * *
Sat. March 15 ~ Program C ~ H o l l y w o o d N o s t a l g i a T r i b u t e (HNT) Venue & Sponsor: Battleship IOW A (Fantail -Dress warmly) ~ 250 S. Harbor Blvd., SP 90731 4 pm (board ship from 3:30 pm) program concludes by @6:30 pm On The Town (USA ~ MGM~ 1949 ~ 98 min. ~ Dir. Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen stars Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Jules Munchin, Betty Garrett, Vera -Ellen, Ann Miller ) * Benefits YWCA Harbor Area ,Toberman Neighborhood Center, Harbor Interfaith Services ♥ ♥Suggested donation - Bring non -perishable food items or new clothing in lieu of ticket purchase Special menu a t ship’s port side Vicky’s Doghouse Cafe ; concessions to purchase include beer, wine & snacks Cost: Free Community Event ~ Attendance limited Reservations requested: https://LAHIFF22.eventbrite.com
Parking fee: 1st hr. free; $2/hr. thereafter * * *
Sun. March 16 ~ “DocSunday” ~ Program D ~ 2 pm (doors open 1:30 pm) Venue & Sponsor: YWCA Harbor Area – “Julia Morgan Auditorium” 437 W. 9th St., SP 90731 Closing Day ~ Port of Los Angeles (POLA) premiere documentary feature film Patrice: The Movie (USA, All Ages Productions, 2024 ,102 min., dir. Ted Passon ) Cost: Free ~ Community Event ~ Attendance limited Reservations requested:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lahiff-patrice-the-movie-tickets-1234812470339
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More about:
SOLAHA oral history project: www.storieslaharborarea.com
Dalmatian American Club https://www.dalmatianamericanclub.com/
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium: https://cma.recreation.parks.lacity.gov
YWCA Harbor Area https://ywcaharbor.org/
Los Angeles Maritime Museum (LAMM): www.lamaritimemuseum.org
ClearSteps: www.clearsteps.com
NewFilmmakers LA: www.newfilmmakersla.com
Grand Vision Foundation (GVF): www.grandvision.org
Peter Read Miller, photographer: www.peterreadmiller.com
Wellington Signs: www.wellingtonsigns.com
Complete LAHIFF 2025 Sponsor List
Contributing & Education Sponsor ~ Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, District 4
Associate Sponsors ~ Employees Community Fund of Boeing ~ Marathon Petroleum Corporation Los Angeles Refinery, Cal Marine Fish Company SA Recycling ~ Rancho LPG Holdings
Sustaining Sponsors City of L.A. Council District 15 ~ ILWU Foremen’s Union Local #94 ~ Joseph & Lee (Sher) Mardesich Family Trust
Education Outreach Program “Read the Book, See the Movie”
The Popcorn Man ~ Mary Star of the Sea High School ~ 7-Eleven ~ Arlene (Dickey) & Myron Lockrem
~ Signet Classics Penguin-Random House
Elite Sponsor ~ Spirit Cruises
Media Sponsors ~ Random Lengths News ~ San Pedro Today ~ PalosVerdesPulse.com
~ NewFilmmakers LA (social media)
Print & Art Sponsors ~ Wellington Signs ~ Distinctive Edge Framing & Gallery ~ MJM Graphics ~ Alchemy
Promotion & In-Kind Sponsors
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium ~ Los Angeles Maritime Museum ~ City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
San Pedro Art Association ~ Grand Vision Foundation
Volunteer Service ~ SP Recovery Alliance (Catalina Hinojosa, director)
Website Sponsor ~ ClearSteps (Alyssa Marks, Designer/Manager)
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Epicurean Sponsors (websites for “indoor/outdoor dining/ordering to go/curbside pick up”)
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Niko’s Pizzeria www.nikospizzeria.com
San Pedro Brewing Company https://sanpedrobrewing.com/
Sacred Grounds https://sacredgrounds.us/
Big Nick’s https://bignickspizza.com/
Omelet & Waffle Shop https://omelette-waffle-shop.res-menu.com/
Rafaello’s Ristorante https://www.raffaelloristorante.com/
The Sandwich Saloon https://www.sandwichsaloondeli.com/
Think Café https://www.thinkcafesanpedro.com/
J. Trani's Ristorante https://www.sacredgrounds.coffee/
Think Prime https://thinkprime-steakhouse.com/
Vicky’s Doghouse Café: https://pacificbattleship.com/doghouse/
Compagnon Wine Bistro https://compagnonbistro.com
Whale & Ale Gastropub https://thewhaleandale.com/
Wienerschnitzel
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