LOS ANGELES (CBS)  — Starting today, movie fans can reach out and almost touch the stars at the inaugural 3D Film Festival in Hollywood.

Actor Thomas Jane is set to host the festival, which begins September 30 and runs through October 3 and will showcase a variety of studio-backed and independent 3D shorts and features.

The festival’s opening film is the domestic premiere of STREETDANCE 3-D from Vertigo Films, while the closing title on October 3 is Joe Dante’s critically acclaimed film, THE HOLE.

For more information, go to www.3dff.org.

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