Wednesday, August 31, 2011

It's That Time Again: 2011 Jax Film Festival!

    The festivities begin October 13th and go through the 16th. The events scheduled are as followed:


  Thursday kicks off the Opening Night Reception Film with award-winning “Wild Horse,Wild Ride,” Q&A with Alexandra Dawson to follow, in San Marco. 

  Friday’s Special Screening of “Bettie Page Reveals All,” & Dr. Sketchy After Party, Q&A with Academy Award nominated filmmaker Mark Mori, in Riverside.

  The Red Carpet and Gala Special Event takes place Saturday with Tribute and Q&A with celebrity guest (TBD).

  Sunday's WIF brunch at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens with honoree Christy Cashman, Executive Producer of “The Kids Are Alright.

  Sunday night wraps up the festival with the Closing Night Awards & Film. “Rising Star” award recipient Cassandra Freeman, a Douglas Anderson Alumni, delivers a powerful performance in “Kinyarwanda.” She will be on hand afterward for a Q&A.

  Tickets and Schedule will be posted at www.jaxfilmfest.com as soon as they become available. If you’re interested in volunteering for this year’s festival please visit the web site and fill out the volunteer form.

  The mission of the Jacksonville Film Festival is to provide entertainment, educational opportunities, programs  and events that enrich the arts and culture of Northeast Florida, while inspiring a new generation of filmmakers through the diversity and power of film.

 For more information, please call 904.858.9889 

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