The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club has been invited to screen at the BendFilm 2010 Film Festival in Bend, Oregon, October 7-10.  Now in its 7th year, the BendFilm Festival has evolved into a must-attend event. It brings together independent filmmakers and savvy media consumers for a life-enriching experience that educates and entertains. The work of BendFilm has drawn acclaim from both the film industry for its bold support of alternative cinema, and the Central Oregon community for its jammed-pack, four-day event of film viewing, lectures and other special events.  For more information visit http://www.bendfilm.org/

We're proud to announce that we've partnered with Air Show Buzz, the #1 aviation entertainment website in the known universe, to bring The Legend of Pancho Barnes to the Internet!  Yes, for a small chunk of change, you can now see  Pancho on ASB.TV anywhere in the world, anytime in the day or night.   Just click here.

Sunday, August 1st represents the international debut of Legend of Pancho Barnes, as the broadcast version of the film airs on ABC-TV Australia.  We're extremely proud of this event, because it indicates (as we've always believed) that Pancho should be a woman known throughout the world much less the universe.  Plus this is our chance to turn the tables on the Aussies, since they've given us memorable characters over the years like Crocodile Dundee -- it's only fair we send them "Pancho"!

We're happy to announce several screenings in Southern California!  Pancho will be showing in Santa Monica on August 4th, in celebration of the anniversary of the Powder Puff Derby (which ran from Santa Monica to Cleveland).  We're also booked to show at Cal State Dominguez Hills as part of the centennial of the DH Air Meet of 1910, on Sept. 11th.  Finally, we'll be showing the film right near Pancho's old residence, South Pasadena, on Sept. 2nd.  Check the "Screenings" bar above for more details on specific events.  Come out and meet us, and learn about the making of this award-winning film.

The Legend of Pancho Barnes will be screening in Pancho's old stomping grounds: Laguna Beach.  Yes, this fabulous beachside community was once the site of Pancho's beach house complete with infinity swimming pool and airport.  The house and airport are long gone, but Pancho's spirit lives on in Laguna.  Join us at this special screening, which is hosted by the Laguna Beach Film Society as part of the "For By & About Laguna Beach" series.  It takes place on Thursday, June 17th.  From 6 pm to 7 pm there will be a reception at Wells Fargo Bank Community Room which includes Dinner, Wine and Screening Intro to the evening by writer/producer Nick Spark and introduction of special guests. Admission to this is $20 per person.  Reservations at Laguna Art Museum 949-494-5872 extension 201 or Email JoAnne Story jstory(at)LagunaArtMuseum.org

The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club will be screening at the world's largest aviation event, the EAA's AirVenture — also known as "OshKosh" — as part of An Evening of Champions on July 25th at the famous Theater in the Woods. We'll make a formal announcement when we have all the details in place.  Special thanks to Diane Titterington and the Aviation Speakers Bureau for making this possible.

There will be additional screenings of the film at the EAA's SkyScape Theater during the week, and a series of DVD and poster signings.  For a full list of appearances click here.

We've been invited to show The Legend of Pancho Barnes at Fullerton's Air Days celebration, also known as the Fly N Float Festival, on May 22nd. Hosted by the U.S. Coast Guard, this is a family-friendly event that will feature airplane and helicopter rides (!), a classic car show, and honored guests including members of the WASPs and Tuskeegee Airmen. It should be a blast, so plan on being there! Website is: http://auxguardian.com/Mission.html

We knew Pancho was a special gal, but now the film has garnered some truly special recognition: The Legend of Pancho Barnes won the "Best Documentary" at the 2010 Los Angeles Women's Film Festival.   Take a bow Pancho you earned it!

The Legend of Pancho Barnes has won the Audience Award at the 16th Annual San Luis Obispo Film Festival. This prestigious award is voted on by actual real live, ordinary people who saw the film at the festival, so it's especially wonderful to be recognized.  Plus, this is a back-to-back win, since the film recently won the audience award at  the Big Muddy Film Festival.  Way to go Pancho!  To see all the festival winners click here.