I Adore Books and Film: My Experience At The Maui Film Festival

I have been wanting to post my experience from the Maui Film Festival, which occurred June 13-17... well, to be approximate, the last 29 days. But it?s never too late to share, now is it? The Maui Film Festival is quite a unique event held annually, if you didn't guess it, on the beautiful island of Maui. I was fortunate to have been given the opportunity to go on behalf of Oahu?s InsideOut Magazine, who sponsored the Taste of Wailea?, a food and drink event held on one of the prestigious courses of the Waliea Golf Course, which then bleeds into the Maui Film Festival's weekend Celestial Cinema and awards ceremony.

The only bummer part about the trip was that we had arrived late into the film festival screenings and were on a very limited schedule. But, how about I just post some photos? Sound good?

Friday night: We had a choice. See a movie at 10pm or go to the Taste of Chocolate. Mind you, I was given the opportunity to see a beautiful French film, The Intouchables. However, this is where my Vegan powers waned, because though I knew I SHOULD check out the film, deemed one of France's most lucrative box office successes, my body resisted and forced me to get into the rental car and head off in the direction of the free desert. Below is the Chocolate Martini Bar, a mix of Vodka and Chocolate Patron.

Btw, Chocolate tequila taste like a Baboon's ass. It's a good thing I didn't spit this drink out at the man with the plaid on that walked by me as I attempted to saver this. And speaking of plaid, I could have sworn that guy was from Diary of a Wimpy Kid. At this point, my brain is hemorrhaging from the fowl taste of this drink, while trying to place the face of that man with the unusual outfit. In the morning, I wake with a chocolate hangover.

Saturday: After reviewing the schedule for the morning, we realize that weren't any screenings until late that evening and decided to venture off to see?Ali?i Lavendar Farm. Gorgeous! And fresh air will always take away a chocolate hangover!
After strolling through the hillside, two things occurred to me while at the farm. 1) I was not consumed by the aroma of Lavender. 2) I get extremely bored when looking at plants. Just my observations. But, I will admit that the views are amazing. It's hard not to be relaxed in an environment like this. On the way back we stopped at the Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum.??Sadly, I?m pretty sure that I am able to purchase this sugar from Maui in Oahu. Still! It was interesting checking out the old equipment. Know something else? It was here, that I was stricken with a strong aroma. However, the sugar mill across the street from the museum was the cause of that smell and let me tell you. It did not smell sweet.

Finally! We head back to the hotel, change and fly off to the Taste of Wailea. Being Vegan at a Food and Wine/Spirits event is extremely difficult but you have to hold your ground. When all else fails, you become friends with the cheese and decide, ?What happens in Maui, stays in Maui?. Enough said.?

Though the weather was being a little bit naughty, it did hold up for us. And who can deny a sample plate being offered to you as you walk by. Oh dear, is that cheesecake on both ends of the photo? Wasn?t me? I? never met him. Don?t know what you?re talking about?.

Next, we rolled down a grassy knoll. (And some more than others. That wine will get you!) It is here where the outdoor Celestial Cinema is held, giving you a chance to camp out and lay under the stars while watching a great indie film.

And as the sun was setting, I could not help but plant myself off to the far left of the screen, where a small stage was constructed, allowing for the festival to bestow awards upon?recipients?prior to screenings.?

Funny story here, but it involves alcohol... and well.... Anyhoo. Though I cannot reveal the details, I can tell you that I was up front, smack dab in the center of this stage taking photos, along side the Getty photographer. It was amazing. I got to photograph James Marsden receive the Nova Award, and listen to him be interviewed by E Channel's Marc Malkin. And then it happened... "Holy #$%@!", I exclaim. It's him! It's the guy in plaid! Mac Malkin!?

Though I literally flew in and flew out for the weekend, I had a great time. It was my first time being in Maui and the film festival and I had a fabulous time. My only complaint was coming back to reality that Monday and realizing I wasn't going to be catered to anymore. Shocking! I hope you enjoy my photos.?

Source: http://iadorebooksandfilm.blogspot.com/2012/07/my-experience-at-maui-film-festival.html

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