Good news movie buffs, the third annual IndieFest Film Festival is returning to Kelowna very soon.
The Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmaking (OSIF) has announced that the festival is coming back to Kelowna on July 14, 2018 at the Kelowna Community Theatre.
The event will feature 28 films in total, including short films, short documentaries, and music videos, playing over two screening blocks throughout the day. A filmmaker’s gala and awards ceremony will take place in the evening.
“Film is an important part of our vibrant arts community in the Okanagan and IndieFest is a great way to showcase the talents of our local filmmakers,” said Kelowna City Councillor Ryan Donn.
OSIF Indiefest 2018 Promo Video from The Film Factory on Vimeo.
“This is a great opportunity to support local independent filmmaking. I anticipate this annual celebration will continue to encourage regional and out-of-market filmmakers to view the Okanagan as a global filmmaking destination,” said Jon Summerland.
OSIF President Marc Nadeau says that this will be the first year they will open up to international film submissions in addition to locals.
“There are some incredible films at this year’s event including a short film starring Tommy Wiseau from The Room and The Disaster Artist fame as well as another with a musical score from famed composer Danny Elfman. We had amazing community support last year and we hope to see that continued support again this year,” he said.
There will be prizes for the Best Film, Best Local Film, Best Doc, Best Music Video, a People’s Choice Award, Best Acting, Best Cinematography, Best Story, Best Production Design, Best Special FX/Makeup, Best Post-Production, and Best Audio.
IndieFest is an all ages event, though some films may contain violence, coarse language and/or sexually suggestive scenes.
The afternoon block will start at 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., with doors starting at 1 p.m. The gala will begin at 7 p.m., with doors at 6 p.m., and will go until 11 p.m.
Individual screening block will cost $20 per person, and a day pass is $30. To purchase tickets, click here.
Event Schedule
Afternoon Block: 2 p.m.
Evening Gala Film Schedule: 7 p.m.
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