The 10th annual Hollywood Film Festival will take place in LosAngeles from Oct 17-23, culminating in the Hollywood Awards on the final night.

Festival organisers said they plan to expand the roster of eventsthis year and will announce more details on symposiums, premieres and specialscreenings later in the year.

'We are very proud that our diverse programming has grownimmensely in the last few years and that we have become recognised as apre-Oscar showcase, as well as a source for providing great networkingopportunities for filmmakers looking for a break,' executive directorCarlos de Abreu said.

For more information go to www.hollywoodfestival.com.