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23rd Annual Route 66 International Film Festival
November 1 @ 6:30 pm - November 2 @ 10:30 pm
Welcome to the captivating world of the Rt. 66 Film Festival – an event that seamlessly merges the allure of cinema with the spirit of adventure. This festival stands as a celebration of storytelling, creativity, and cultural exploration, drawing filmmakers, enthusiasts, and cinephiles from all corners of the globe. With a nod to the legendary highway that symbolizes the essence of American road travel, the Rt. 66 Film Festival promises a cinematic journey like no other.
This year, the Festival returns to a live two-day event. Selected films will be screened November 1 and 2, 2024 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield, Illinois, with an award ceremony on Saturday night. Filmmakers are invited to attend, at no cost, and are encouraged to interact with other filmmakers and audience members. Door prizes and free popcorn!
Suggested donation at the door is $10 for each session. 31 films will be shown. Food and drinks available for purchase. Door Prizes! Free popcorn! Awards will be given on Saturday evening.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, Nov. 1
Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Films will be screened from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
Special Guests for HAND JOB: Directors Davis Cameron Chu and Meezahn Senbetta.
Special Guests for AFTERLIFE: Director Ben Harl, Reiki Master and Intuitive Medium Danielle Boller.
SATURDAY, Nov. 2
Doors open at 10:30 AM.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Special Guest for HITCHHIKING TO MARS: Paul Carr, Director
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Junior Filmmaker Award presentation at 5:15 PM
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Special Guest for MY BEST NUT: David L. Bradburn, Director
Special Guest for AFTER HOURS: Kenneth Yokem II, Director
