MARLA LEWIN is a successful producer, playwright, screenwriter, publicist, and consultant who has represented a wide variety of clients. She has produced numerous award shows, films, and special events.
Friday night Sandra Bullock received the 25th Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s American Riviera Award presented by Forest Whitaker on behalf of Chopin Vodka. The award was established to recognize an actor who has had a strong influence on American Cinema. Bullock has recently won the Golden Globe and SAG awards for Best Actress. The tribute was moderated by Pete Hammond, Film Critic for Box Office, Backstage and a columnist for the LA Times-Envelope.
I had the opportunity to interview Sienna Miller during the ShoWest Convention in Las Vegas.
As there are no press screenings of this film prior to release we all get to see it starting Friday.
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