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POPPY JASPER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL April 3 rd -7 th brought another year of films and filmmakers to the Communities of Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy. The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival built on last year’s success with 105 films from 28 different countries over 5 days of screenings at the Morgan Hill Playhouse and Capos in Gilroy. The festival attracted a record number of filmmakers from around the world including filmmakers from eight different countries. Gilroy native and Paramount President of Motion Picture Music, Randy Spendlove, came back with a band of some well-known Bay Area rockers including Grammy award winning bassist Polo Jones and played at the Opening Gala Friday night at the Granada Theatre in Morgan Hill. This year the festival also brought over 16 Industry professionals including locals Doeri Welch, Director of Recruitment for DreamWorks Animation and Emmy nominated writer Kevin Rubio. Three panel discussions including a Women’s Panel, Distribution Panel and an Industry Panel were well attended. Golden State Brewery held the Music Video and Live Band event with four bands including Reggae artist Jordan T, Polo Jones, Esha K and Not This Day. Follow the festival at pjiff.org and on Facebook. 22 GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN june/july 2019 gmhtoday.com