Sunday, February 24th, 2:30PM: Teen Filmmaker Festival
The Kalamazoo Public Library presents the 10th annual Teen Filmmaker Festival!
All tickets are general admission and free of charge.
The Kalamazoo Public Library, 315 S. Rose St., is excited to unveil the winning films for the 10th Annual Teen Filmmaker Festival at the State Theatre on Sunday, February 24 at the State Theatre (404 S. Burdick St., 49007.)
Come see Michigan’s talented teen directors (aged 13-18) as they make their big screen debut! There will be drama, action, comedy and more! More than 120 films were submitted to the Kalamazoo Public Library for consideration. A selection of these 10 minute films will be shown to the public and juried for the following Award Categories:
- Grand Prize for Best Film
- Best Animation
- Best Experimental Film
- Best Music Video
- Best Short Film
- Best Technical Merit
- Best Cinematic Merit
- Judge’s Choice
- People’s Choice
Award winners will be announced at www.kpl.gov/teenfilmest.
Tickets to the event are free and available at the State Theatre. For more information visit www.kpl.gov/teenfilmfest or call the State Theatre to buy tickets at 345-6500.
Kalamazoo’s Public Media Network will cover the Teen Filmmaker Festival. PMN will broadcast entries chosen for the festival, awards presentations, and interviews with the winners. Check www.publicmedianet.org for broadcast dates and times. DVDs of festival coverage and interviews will be presented to award winners and available for purchase.
The Teen Filmmaker Festival is cosponsored by Kalamazoo Public Library, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Public Media Network, the Kalamazoo State Theatre and Campaign Pictures. Special thanks to the Kalamazoo State Theatre for hosting the 10th Annual Filmmaker Festival.
