How To Successfully Fail In Hollywood (Film)

Sun, November 6, 2022, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Special event and screening of HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY FAIL IN HOLLYWOOD, a witty, poignant locally-made film about friends, fantasies and fails. An ode to struggling artists trying to make it against all odds, on their terms, while navigating truth, fantasy and identity in outrageous Tinseltown.

Ellie (C.M. Conway) is a bottom-feeder actress at the end of her rope in Hollywood, when a life-changing event happens with her gay, Latinx friend, Ben (Adrian Gilbert). A surreal twist unfolds with comedic results, blurring the lines of fantasy and reality, as she unwittingly becomes the key to a new take on Tinseltown where failure is the star.

This new female-led indie was produced, directed, written and edited by Sonoma County’s C.M. Conway (she/her), inspired by her years in Hollywood; with Sonoma County, Bay Area and Los Angeles locations. Inclusive of the LGBTQIA+ and BIOPOC communities, and a champion of gender equity.

Q&A with filmmaker C.M. Conway after the screening (virtually) on Nov. 4th. Also, fun photo ops and attendees have a chance to win gifts and prizes. Please note a repeat of this event is happening on Nov. 6th at 4:00 – 6:30 pm at the same location, and Q&A with the filmmaker in person.

Screening will be at Warren Auditorium in Ives Hall at Sonoma State University

Directions: At the Main Entrance to the University, turn left off of E. Cotati Avenue onto Sequoia Drive. Take the first right at the Information Booth onto Redwood Drive. Turn left into parking lot E. Ives Hall is the building on the North side of the parking lot.

Admission is free, but a $5.00 donation is suggested. A $5.00 parking fee is charged on all campus lots, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

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Sonoma Film Institute – Sonoma State University

1801 East Cotati Ave - Rohnert Park