Mammoth Film Festival

Mammoth Lakes, CA – The Mammoth Film Festival is pleased to announce a new lodging partnership deal with The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth, for the 3rd Annual Mammoth Film Festival, taking place in Mammoth Lakes, CA, December 9-13, 2009.

“We always strive to offer a compelling lodging opportunity to our festival guests, both for value and overall experience,” said Mammoth Film Festival’s Andreas Wettstein. “This year we’re very happy to be working with The Westin to make that promise a reality.”

The Westin Monache Resort will offer special room rates and other discounts for all attendees of the 2009 Mammoth Film Festival. The resort will also be hosting a number of film screenings during the festival. When not in a screening, festival guests can enjoy The Westin’s full range of amenities, including a full service restaurant and bar, room service, pool and hot tubs, gym, and underground parking. In addition, the resort offers convenient access to Mammoth Mountain’s express gondola, and is steps away from The Village at Mammoth, which features popular restaurants, shopping, and nightlife.

“The Westin Monache Resort is delighted to partner with the Mammoth Film Festival, which has quickly gained recognition and popularity as a top film festival.  By adding a luxury lodging option, we look forward to continuing to create a truly amazing Mammoth experience for festival guests, and to add to its growth this year and in years to come,” said Steven Rose, GM at The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth.

The 3rd Annual Mammoth Film Festival will present the best in current independent filmmaking from around the world. Ranging from features and shorts, to green and action sports films, submissions have been received from over 20 countries. The final film submission deadline is September 30, 2009, and the complete film lineup will be announced November 1, 2009.

Mammoth Film Festival attendees can take advantage of special booking rates by calling The Westin Monache’s reservation line at 888-627-8154, and mentioning the Mammoth Film Festival. Online booking will also be available shortly through the official Mammoth Film Festival website, www.mammothfilmfestival.com.

About The Westin Monache Resort

Located in The Village at Mammoth, and adjacent to Mammoth Mountain’s 15-passenger express gondola, The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth, is just steps away from skiing, great shopping, nightlife and more.  A picturesque setting offers the perfect escape to find your outdoor style. Among its many amenities, The Westin Monache includes stunning panoramic views of the mountains; a full service restaurant; room service; ski valet; a pool and hot tubs; fitness facilities; underground parking; and over 2,000 square feet of meeting space.

www.westinmammoth.com

About Mammoth Film Festival

Mammoth Film Festival is an annual winter film festival in Mammoth Lakes, California, home of the Mammoth Mountain ski resort. In 2009, MovieMaker, the world’s best-selling independent movie magazine, named the Mammoth Film Festival to its list of Top 25 Festivals. The Festival includes four film competitions, and accepts a broad range of entries in feature, short, green, and extreme sports film categories. The main Feature Film Competition is a trademark elimination-style tournament.

With over 1.5 million annual skier visits, Mammoth Mountain is currently the third most frequented resort in the United States. Along with world-class skiing, the town of Mammoth Lakes also offers premiere dining, accommodations, and resort activities.

www.mammothfilmfestival.com