Stars turn out for multicultural film fete

By Eve Schwartz

Andrews Angels

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 6/9/09 – The Multicultural Motion Picture Association spring event at the General Counsel of Canada’s house in the posh Hancock Park area of Los Angeles, drew celebs and studio folk.

Actors like Oscar-nominated Sally Kirkland, Patrick Kilpatrick (“Bourne Identity”), renowned painter and all-around Renaissance woman Catherine Andrews joined other notables as well as execs and directors at General Counsel David Fransen’s Windsor mansion to celebrate Canada’s important role in the film world.

The casual early evening affair, was an opportunity for members and friends of the association to come together to mingle over everything the current economic state to current MMPA projects and programs. Jarvee Hutcherson, president of the MMPA stated, “With a cross-section of international stars and talent, the Multicultural Motion Picture Association is considered an important component of the Hollywood community that involves and excites the international film population.”

The evening flowed with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in different motifs, with the gents in elegant suits and the ladies in flowing gowns. A silent auction took place to raise money for the organization, including the young filmmakers program and its related scholarships for film schools. Catherine Andrews offered her “Heaven of Angels” giclee, a truly unique example of her otherworldly and ingenious art. http://catherineandrews.com.

The MMPA gives out the Diversity Awards a few days before the Oscars in February.