As we mentioned in our podcast earlier this week (you listened, right?) September is going to be an all out assault on the local film lovers as we have three film festivals occurring here locally. F.I.L.M.M. (Festival Featuring Independent Lyricist and Movie Makers) is the first one and it’s happening this Saturday, September 6th here in Fresno at the Tower Theater and doors open at 6:30 p.m. The festival features short films, junior short films, and poetry, mixed with a little live entertainment as well. I haven’t had a chance to attend in the past so I’m not exactly sure what to expect this weekend but you can bet your ass I’ll be there and if you have the time, come on out, say waddup and help support local film & the filmmakers making them. Here’s a quote from the press release:
The event was designed to give people in and around the Central Valley an opportunity to show their work publicly to a national audience. All of the showcased participants involved have been chosen by a set of professional judges who have established themselves within the film or poetry industry. It’s a true independent festival that wants to give an outlet or resource to those who are serious about their craft and exemplify the potential to be successful in it, but don’t have the resources in order to fulfill those dreams and aspirations. It is “FFILMM’s” hope to give these artists those resources, and if nothing else just give them the opportunity to express themselves and show their creative ability.
Nyup! Tickets are $10 in advance & $15 at the door so pick up tix beforehand if you need some money for one of those new iPods next week. Hope to see some of you out there this weekend!