Tri-Cities International Film Festival brings little-known gems to Kennewick
Over the course of 72 hours in the middle of October, film buffs in Kennewick and the rest of the Tri-City area will have a chance to watch nearly 250 independent films on the big screen.
Usually, film fans have to travel to Seattle, Portland, or another big city to see indie films on screen, Nat Saenz, the executive director of the film festival, told the Tri-City Herald. He predicts that this year will be a "breakout year for the festival", and has already screened each of the participating films.
Saenz and festival organizers can use booklet printing to let viewers know a bit more about each of the festival's films and about other events scheduled to take place during the three-day affair. There will be panels featuring local and nationally known filmmakers, such as Kelly Wayne Hughes, Scott Nakada, and Wade Chitwood, as well as a panel with William Nolan, who wrote the sci-fi film Logan's Run.
Although it takes place the week before the festival itself, the 72 Hour Film Challenge is another popular feature. During the challenge, filmmakers of all experience levels have just three days to come up with an idea for a film, make it, and edit it.
The Tri-Cities Film Festival starts on October 16 with screenings at the Uptown Theater. It continues on the 17 and 18, with films showing at the Uptown Theater, Richland Community Center, and Richland Public Library. Admission is $5 per day.
Usually, film fans have to travel to Seattle, Portland, or another big city to see indie films on screen, Nat Saenz, the executive director of the film festival, told the Tri-City Herald. He predicts that this year will be a "breakout year for the festival", and has already screened each of the participating films.
Saenz and festival organizers can use booklet printing to let viewers know a bit more about each of the festival's films and about other events scheduled to take place during the three-day affair. There will be panels featuring local and nationally known filmmakers, such as Kelly Wayne Hughes, Scott Nakada, and Wade Chitwood, as well as a panel with William Nolan, who wrote the sci-fi film Logan's Run.
Although it takes place the week before the festival itself, the 72 Hour Film Challenge is another popular feature. During the challenge, filmmakers of all experience levels have just three days to come up with an idea for a film, make it, and edit it.
The Tri-Cities Film Festival starts on October 16 with screenings at the Uptown Theater. It continues on the 17 and 18, with films showing at the Uptown Theater, Richland Community Center, and Richland Public Library. Admission is $5 per day.