2008 Festival Information

Event Venues

Festival History

SCHEDULE OF 2008 EVENTS

Thursday, October 16

There are no special events planned on this day.

Friday, October 17

Film Trivia Party at the Pub
5:30pm at Peint O Gwrw
Wannabe a Wonk? FilmColumbia’s version of Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, this live made-for-fun trivia contest is open to all film festival attendees. Moderated by wiz quiz-master Mary Gail Biebel, the contest promises to challenge wonks and wits—while entertaining the rest of us. Prizes (really good ones!) will be awarded. Come participate at this head-scratching trivia contest as you raise a glass of cheer with the FC crew, fellow filmgoers and some of this year's celebrated filmmakers. We meet at Peint O Gwrw, the area's hippest watering hole, just steps away from The Crandell. Cash bar & small bites.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

FilmColumbia Screenwriting Competition
10:00am at Morris Memorial
FilmColumbia’s first place winner in our 1st annual contest is…Man Of The Word, by screenwriter Dawn Renee Jones. Paying homage to Zora Neale Hurston. It tells the story of a 1930’s preacher who uses his gift for language to reinvent himself. Edgar Acevedo Director. Rose Ross Producer.
Awards will be presented by Mark Dickerman, NYU chair, Screenwriting Department, to the all winners, including Sarah Horne, and Kirk McGee. Out of respect for actors, those arriving late will not be allowed in.

Filmmaker Panel
Indie Films On Small Screens: The Next Big Thing?
10:00am at Tracy Memorial
The Internet and digital technology are changing the ways we consume media, ultimately creating an expectation that everything we read, watch, or listen to will be available
on-demand. For Indie films struggling to find distribution in an increasingly rarified environment, it’s the perfect storm of opportunity. Join our panel of industry experts for bagels, coffee, and lively discussion to find out if “small screens” are the new “big thing” for Indie films.

Sweets and Song
After the Sneak at the Blue Plate
Join the FC crew, visiting filmmakers, producers, and film fans for a special dessert party, featuring an irresistible buffet of sweet accompanied by a live musical revue of film’s greatest hits.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2008

Screenwriting Panel Discussion
10:00am at Tracy Memorial
An audience favorite, with actor Scott Cohen (Kissing Jessica Stein) moderating. Regional screenwriters are given a rare opportunity to have their work read by Cohen’s fellow actors, followed by discussion of the work. Bring 10 copies of your 10 minute scene (no more than 5 pages). Actors will read as many as time permits. Bagels & coffee served.

Film Salon with Peter Biskind & Harry Chotiner
Noon at Peint O Gwrw
One of the things that's always struck us at FilmColumbia is how people gather under the Crandell marquee after screenings and energetically discuss the movie they've just seen. This year we've formalized this, arranged a gab session where you can vent, argue, or rag on the movies. It also gives us feedback for planning next year's festival. Cash bar

How To Order Tickets During the Festival

In Person
at The Tracy Memorial Village Hall/ FilmColumbia headquarters