There will be plenty to do in downtown Hartford on the weekend of October 7-10, 2010 because the capital city will be host to the 2nd Annual Silk City Flick Fest (SCFF). In 2009 Directors of the festival Justin Morales and John Ramaglia debuted the Silk City Flick Fest in Manchester, Connecticut, screening movies at the Showcase Cinemas, Buckland Hills. The festival was an instant hit showing over 50 movies from film makers all over the world some of the movies shown were picked up by film distribution companies.
The goal of SCFF is to take the artistic side of the movie world and connect it to the business side in a fun and friendly New England setting – during its peak beauty season, FALL! The festival provides the same opportunities to Connecticut film makers that are available in Hollywood and New York. Justin announces, “This year we are taking our submissions from withoutabox.com, an online service that allows us to receive submissions from over 200 countries!”
2010 SCFF hopes to double the amount of films to be showcased. City Steam Brewery one of downtown’s most noted restaurants has joined on as a sponsor of the event; Young! Studios will also be a venue and sponsor. The Historic Wadsworth Atheneum will be showing some of the films in its movie theatre. Debbie Gaudet, Curator of Film & Theater at the museum says, “The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is thrilled to partner with the Silk City Flick Fest to bring this up and coming international film festival to Hartford. We look forward to sharing the talents of independent film makers with the community!”
The four day festival will be filled with movie screenings; industry panels and parties while creating a great networking opportunity for Connecticut film makers. The highly anticipated festival hopes to embrace the art and culture of Hartford, as well as put a spotlight on the large number of great restaurants and nightlife the city has to offer.
For more information about the Silk City Flick Fest log on to www.silkcityflickfest.com.
