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10th
Annual Artsfest Filmfest Featuring John Walters!
The tenth annual
Patriot-News Artsfest Film Festival will once again prove to
delight the crowds with invited guest filmmakers, unique local
and international films, and many film-related activities.
Artsfest Film Festival, will be from May 23 to 26, 2008 at
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg, PA in
the Underground Theater.
This year's highlight includes a special
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lecture by filmmaker and
independent spirit John Waters. Past filmmakers in attendance
include Frank Whaley (Pulp Fiction, Swimming with Sharks, The
Doors), Richard Edson (Stranger Than Paradise, Do The Right
Thing), Mark Borchardt (American Movie, Coven), David Redmon
(Mardi Gras: Made in China), Mark Eaton and John Swarr (Joe
Kid on a Sting-Ray: The History of BMX), Helen Stickler
(Stoked: The Rise and Fall of Gator), Kelly Baker (Bird Dog),
Sean Baker (Four Letter Words), and many others.
All films are adjudicated by a panel of local filmmakers and
film experts, awarding films for excellence in the categories
of documentary, animation, experimental, local film, and
narrative. Awards will be given out at the festival Awards
Ceremony on Sunday, May 25th, 2008.
Filmfest Special Festival
Events
The 10th annual Artsfest Film Festival will be four days full
of films and film-related events.Because the festival is one
of the only film festivals in the country with free admission
to all films, it is truly a unique experience. Actor/Director
Frank Whaley (Pulp Fiction, Swimming with Sharks, The Doors),
a seasoned veteran of all the major international film
festivals, called the Artsfest Film Festival,"one of the best
I've been to."
John Waters in Person: May 23, 2008, 7:00 pm
One of the festival highlights is a lecture by film legend and
independent spirit John Waters, who will share his experiences
via a hilarious and irreverent lecture titled "This Filthy
World." [Buy tickets Online Now!] or call 717-214-ARTS
PLUS! Post-Show Champagne Reception with John Waters!
May 23, 2008, 8:30 pm
Attend a special, intimate champagne reception with John
Waters after his lecture.
[Buy tickets Online Now!] or call 717-214-ARTS
Filmmaker Meet-and-Greet Reception: May 24, 2008
All attending filmmakers will have the opportunity tonetwork
with their peers, share experiences, and make friends at a
filmmaker reception that is held in a popular local arts
establishment. Time and location TBA.
Festival Awards Ceremony: May 25, 2008
The festival also includes an awards reception open to all
attending filmmakers and to the public, where the festival
will award films for excellence in the categories of
documentary, animation, experimental, local film, and
narrative. Time and location TBA.
All screenings are free. Donations accepted. Questions?
Contactinfo@artsfestfilmfest.com
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