What to Expect at the 168 Film Festival
If you're new to a film festival, it's an eye-opening experience. At the 168 Festival, we're going to see a LOT of short films. We screen them in blocks that last an hour or so, with breaks in between that are filled with information, fellowship and networking. Throw in a pre-release feature and a party, and you'll have full days of meaningful experiences. Here's what you'll see:
- Premiers of made-for-the-competition shorts:
- Speed Films - made in 168 hours (one week) based on a randomly-assigned Bible verse
- Write of Passage Spotlight Films - made from scripts by writers in our Write of Passage screenwriting competition
- KidVids - films made for younger audiences
- Animations - films where every frame is animated
- Documentaries - films that document reality
- Alumni Films - made by previous 168 participants for the festival
- Proof-of-Concept Films - prototypes of larger projects that could become features of TV/Streaming series.
- "168 Classics" - some of the best short films from the 168 archives
- "Open" films - completed shorts or feature length projects screened by invitation
- And a surprise or two!
These films can be of any genre - drama, comedy, western, urban, sci-fi, etc., and all (except Open) are premiers. Filmmakers, cast and crew will be in the audience with you, and networking is encouraged. (Make friends with a filmmaker!)
You'll be enlightened with panel discussions on pertinent topics featuring industry professionals and faith leaders. Also workshops are offered so you can learn or polish filmmaking techniques such as:
- Writing
- Directing
- Acting
- Editing
After the final screenings you can walk the Red Carpet for photo ops, and attend the gala Awards Show, where the filmmakers are the stars, and awards are presented by leading celebrities.
And following that there's a huge After Party, featuring food, music, and time to unwind.
Get your tickets early, and plan your trip to the Festival this coming fall.