A three-day film fest is being held in Newtown to benefit the Sandy Hook Foundation. While the events are free, the organizers are seeking donations. Director of Communications Alana Davis says there will be 27 short films, four feature films and related activities. Some of the filmmakers are Newtown residents and natives.
The films will be screened at Edmond Town Hall.
Davis says there will be movie studio for people to dress up like their favorite stars, character making and panels. They have partnered with the Newtown Arts Festival (Sept 19&20) to bring an array of entertainment and activities. Some of the filmmakers are Newtown residents and natives.
All weekend long:
Movie Star Studio
Edmond Town Hall
Dress up and pose like a movie star with our costumes and props.
Saturday Sept 19:
3pm Poster Making!
Gymnasium, Edmond Town Hall
Design your own poster for NFF. The best design has a chance of being made into our official poster for next years festival.
4pm Meet the Programmers
Alexandria Room, Edmond Town Hall
A panel discussion about what went in to the planning and implementation of the Newtown Film Festival.
Sunday Sept 20:
2:30pm Flip Book Making
Gymnasium, Edmond Town Hall
Learn about the beginnings of animation by creating your own flip book.
3pm: Character Making
Gymnasium, Edmond Town Hall
Learn about what makes a good character, and build your own.
7pm: Closing Night Ceremony
Alexandria Room, Edmond Town Hall
To bring a close to the festival, guests can mingle and find out the audience award winning films.
