Last night kicked off the 5th annual LSIFF with the amazing new Alexander Payne film, The Descendants starring George Clooney.  Click thru for our Video Interviews with LSIFF Director Alec Jhangiani (above with the “ Searching for Sonny ” Bear), New Director of Programming Kelly Williams, and the lovable Director/Writer/Producer Tom Huckabee and a few more fun photos!!

Here are our Video Interviews – First up LSIFF Director Alec Jhangiani.

Alec brought up how LSIFF brought in a new Director of Programming, who just happens to be a PSD buddy, Kelly Williams.

Next up is the awesome Tom Huckabee.

Here is our chat.

And a few more fun photos from Opening Night of LSIFF 2011!

The Mayor Director Jared Scheib was out an about for The Descendants.  As was an unannounced LSIFF guest….

2nd from the right is TV personality Montel Williams!!

Check back real soon for more interviews from opening night, including one with The Descendants young star Nick Krause (from ATX!!) and we’ll have a full review of Alexander Payne’s latest masterpiece!!

Videos/Photos shot and edited by George Wada.