Cinema #14: 4.55pm – 6pm, Regal LA Live, March 15th, 2025
Guest Speakers
Eileen Dietz
Eileen Dietz is best known for her uncredited but iconic role in The Exorcist (1973), where she portrayed the face of the demon Pazuzu, as well as performing some of the more disturbing scenes in place of Linda Blair.
Beyond The Exorcist, Eileen has had a long career in film and television, appearing in soap operas like General Hospital and horror films such as Halloween II (2009) and Constantine (2005). She has continued to be active in the horror genre, attending conventions and embracing her status as a cult horror icon.
Nominated for Best Supporting Actress of the Year for her performance in Rem Scobell’s horror short Beverly Hills Exorcist, once again embodying the chilling presence of a demon.
Beverly Hills Exorcist plays in Block 9, Cinema #14 at 11:00 AM.
Marko Bosanac
Marko Bosanac is a Serbian animator, writer, director, and producer based in Belgrade. He serves as the General Manager at Fun Box Animation Studio.
He has worked on diverse creative solutions for several international and regional brands such as Coca-Cola, Plazma, Molson Coors, and Adidas.
New Idea, his directorial debut, has been nominated for Best Animation Short of the Year, a film that explores the inner struggles of a creative mind through characters representing creativity, research, and production.
New Idea plays in Block 2, Cinema #12, at 12.40 PM.
Michael Raymond-James
Known for his standout roles in HBO’s True Blood, Once Upon a Time, and FX series Terriers. Michael Raymond-James has also been taking roles in several films such as Jack Reacher alongside Tom Cruise, The Salvation, and The Finest Hours.
In addition to his remarkable acting career, Michael Raymond-James is now making waves as a filmmaker and has been nominated for Best First Time Male Director of the Year for his directorial debut, The Missing Peace.
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The Missing Peace has its California premiere in Block 8, Cinema #13, at 4.10 PM.
Steven Ogg
With a career spanning video games, television, and film, Canadian actor Steven Ogg has built a reputation for bringing raw energy and depth to every role he plays. Best known for his role as Trevor Philips in the video game Grand Theft Auto V, he has also appeared in popular TV shows, including The Walking Dead, Westworld, and Snowpiercer.
His intense screen presence and ability to portray unhinged, unpredictable characters have made him a fan favorite in action and thriller genres.
Nominated for Best Actor of the Year with his electrifying performance in Charles A. Ullrich’s comedy short Frank and 3.
Frank and 3 plays in Block 7, Cinema #13, at 2:25 PM.
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