MACON FILM FESTIVAL SET TO REEL IN FILMMAKERS & MOVIE BUFFS
Macon, GA – The 6th Annual Macon Film Festival will launch on February 17th at the Cox Capitol Theatre, The Douglass Theatre and the Marriott City Center in historic downtown Macon. With over 100 film submission screenings and 4 new categories of awards, organizers are gearing up for the biggest event to date. The film festival will continue daily through Sunday, February 20th.
The Macon Film Festival was created to celebrate the art and craft of the moving image, and to introduce independent films that rarely appear in Macon, Georgia. Macon Film Festival is dedicated to entertaining, educating, and inspiring audiences and filmmakers alike by offering innovative and imaginative films both mainstream and independent in nature. We also strive to introduce visiting filmmakers and guests to the Central Georgia community, and to promote film production in the area. The festival is open to filmmakers working in all media, genres, and themes.
2011 Macon Film Festival – Special Screenings
Thursday, February 17th @ 7:30pm “Freedom Riders”
Friday, February 18th @ 8:15pm “Black, White and Blues”
Saturday, February 19th @ 10am “Fat Boy Chronicles”
Saturday, February 19th @ 8:30pm “The Kid”
Sunday, February 20th @ 7:00pm “Get Low”
Q&A Session to follow each special screening with special guests.
Macon Film Festival will take place February 17th – 20th at the Cox Capitol Theatre, The Douglass Theatre & the Marriott City Center. 478-257-6391.
For more information or to view the full screening schedule, log on to www.maconfilmfestival.com or Facebook event page @6thAnnualMaconFilmFestival.
Tickets are now available online at www.maconfilmfestival.com/festival/ticket-information
Admission for the Thursday day blocks is free thanks to a grant from the City of Macon administered by Macon Arts Alliance. Free admission to all day blocks for students with a valid college ID.
Terrell Sandefur, Media Contact
terrell@terrellsandefur.com
478.319.0243
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2011 MACON FILM FESTIVAL TICKET INFO
All Access Pass $100
All Access Passes are good February 15 and February 17 – 21 for priority seating at all Daytime and Evening Block Screenings, including Special Screenings and the Awards Ceremony. All Access Passes also include admission to After Parties. All Access Passes do not guarantee admission to any screening. All Pass holders should arrive at the venue 30 minutes prior to the screening for admittance, which is on
a first come / first served basis.
Screening Pass $50
Screening Passes are good February 15 and February 17 – 21 for priority seating at all Daytime and Evening Block Screenings, including Special Screenings and the Awards Ceremony. Screening Passes do NOT include admission to After Parties. Screening Passes do not guarantee admission to any screening. All Pass holders should arrive at the venue 30 minutes prior to the screening for admittance, which is on a first come / first served basis.
Daytime Block Ticket $10
Daytime Block tickets are good for all Daytime Screenings at Cox Capitol Theatre, The Douglass Theatre and The Macon Marriott City Center Hotel. Daytime Block tickets do not guarantee admission to any screening. Ticket holders should arrive 20 minutes prior to the screening for seating after all Pass Holders have been admitted.
*Thanks to the generosity of Macon Arts Alliance, Thursday Daytime Block tickets are free to the public.
Evening Block Ticket $15
Evening Block tickets are good for all Evening Screenings at Cox Capitol Theatre, The Douglass Theatre and The Macon Marriott City Center Hotel, including Special Screenings and the Awards Ceremony. Evening Block tickets do not guarantee admission to any screening. Ticket holders should arrive 20 minutes prior to the screening for seating after all Pass Holders have been admitted.
*The Tuesday evening screening of Bibb County International Film Competition winners is free to the public.
Tickets will be on sale January 20, 2011 at www.maconfilmfestival.com and beginning February 16, 2011 at the Festival Box Office (location and box office hours TBA). For more information or for ticket vouchers and gift certificates, email info@maconfilmfestival.com.
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