The 3rd Annual Festival, coming February 15-17, brings you Short films, Documentaries and Feature films from around the globe. The Moxie and The Gillioz are the homes to this Downtown Springfield Film Festival and your’s truly is the host.
Have I mentioned I’m the President of the Missouri Film Alliance of Springfield, an organization dedicated to creating opportunities for film making and the appreciation of the art of film making?
Do you appreciate world music? How about meeting Leon Ichaso, writer and director of “El Cantante” on Saturday night at The Gillioz. His feature film about Hector Lavoe, the King of Salsa, stars Marc Anthony and features Jennifer Lopez as his wife. Associate Producer Lisa Rhoden-Boyd, a Springfield native (Kickapoo), will also be here and she and Leon will share their stories with the audience following the screening.
Documentaries? “Beyond Belief” is the story of two 9/11 widows who met after losing their husbands and chose to reach out to widows of the Afghanistan war as a way to heal themselves. Opening simultaneously in Springfield and Boston, it’s a remarkable story about their journey. Or “Behind Forgotten Eyes”, edited by Springfield resident Ryan Seale, who will introduce the film and participate in a Documentary Film Maker Panel. His film explores the conflict between Korea and Japan prior to WW II.
Shorts? Meet Springfield native Adrienne Wilkinson and her director for the short “Reflections”. Nathan Springer, MSU grad and winner of the Moxie Shorts contest with his student production “Duck Duck Goose”. A remarkable short about the Bosnian conflict, edited by MSU Film grad Tyler Earring, now at the American Film Institute, is paired with two other shorts on Saturday and is my “must see” pick if you come downtown for one screening.
Ever thought about making your own film? SATO48 returns in April - shoot, edit and produce a 5 minute short film in 48 hours. Come to our Saturday morning panel and hear from four local film makers who will help you begin planning your teams effort now.
We offer a $25 Film Maker Pass on Saturday that provides entry to all screenings, film making panels and a Film Maker Celebration at Nonna’s at 9:30 pm where you’ll have another chance to meet the film makers and party with other film fans. Advance purchase only.
There is also a $40 Weekend Pass that includes Friday and Sunday’s screenings at the Moxie.
Tickets can be purchased from Board Members like myself, via our website or at The Coffee Ethic, 124 Park Central Square. Check it out if you haven’t been in there yet. They are my favorite latte and I’ve got experience in that department.
Your support by purchasing passes for the Festival, for your enjoyment or as a post-Valentine treat for clients or friends, would be greatly appreciated. Call me or email me for more information. Or check our blog!
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