Pechanga to sponsor LA Film Festival

Pechanga Resort & Casino to Serve as New Premier Sponsor of 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival, Presented by Los Angeles TimesToday the Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Los Angeles Times and supported by L.A. LIVE, announced its sponsors for the 2011 Festival. The Los Angeles Film Festival will run from Thursday, June 16 to Sunday, June 26 in downtown Los Angeles. The Premier Sponsor for the Festival is Pechanga Resort & Casino.

Premier Sponsor Pechanga Resort & Casino will be hosting the Gala screening of Green Lantern and presenting an exciting casino experience in the VIP hospitality area, with table games and chances to win resort getaways and free slot play at the largest casino in the Western USA. The Four-Diamond resort, located in the Southern California Wine Country of the Temecula Valley, offers: 517 newly-renovated guest rooms and suites; a world-class golf course rated as one of the best in California; eight award-winning restaurants; five bars and nightclubs, including Silk, the largest club in Southern California; a rejuvenating spa, fitness center and pool; superstar entertainment and much more.Comment:  This doesn't necessarily help Native actors or filmmakers, but it's good to see a tribe getting into the arts.

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