Its streets are named for state premiers.
In countries around the world, state premiers and governors and mayors also issued messages expressing shock over the assassination.
In 2008 the festival will screen over 40 films in four theaters, including world, regional and state premiers.
Despite being held after the end of the 2013 season, it featured the respective state premiers of the 2012 season.
He was thus one of the few state premiers to have been turned out of office after only one term.
It had also been the practice for the relevant party to provide a list of suitable names to the state premier, and for the state parliament to make the choice.
At the time of his retirement, he was the longest-serving state premier in the country.