MUMBAI: The 16th annual Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival opened on 15 September when independent filmmakers walked the red carpet to the applause of movie buffs.

The festival will showcase more than 100 documentary, feature, animated and short films along with a performances of variety of musical groups.

The festival began with the screening of Canadian film St. Roz. That drawing Bob and Diane Franco to opening night festivities. The Francos moved to Temecula three years ago and this is the first time they have been to the festival.

The evening‘s events got under way as several dozen spectators and festival staffers lined the red carpet, and filmmakers stepped from vintage cars and spoke briefly about their films.

The festival will end on Sunday when actors Raquel Welch and Eric Roberts and singer Kenny Loggins will receive career achievement awards at the closing gala at the Pechanga Resort and Casino.