Opening Night: “The Wrecking Crew” presented by Union Savings Bank

Due To Popular Demand
Encore Presentation of The Wrecking Crew - Sunday, May 9th, 7:00pm Palace Theater

A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew", a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys and Bing Crosby.

 

CTFF will be screening the 24 hour Cup o' Joe Film Competition winner before the main feature!!!

World Premier: “10 Mountains 10 Years” United Way Of Western Connecticut Fundraising Reception

Chronicles the epic of an international team of mountain climbers who are climbing 10 mountains on 6 continents in a decade, to raise awareness for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease.

Plays with Le Denier Voyage of Maryse De Lucas

Doors Open 6:30pm, Film and Announcements, 7:30pm
Fundraiser Reception Immediately After The Film

 

“The Baker” Bethel Library Building Fund Fundraiser

2009 CTFF Audience Favorite Award Winner
 
A hit man has second thoughts about his career and seeks refuge from his boss by finding work as a baker in a rural Welsh village.
 
Red Carpet 6:30pm
Film and Announcements, 7:30pm
Reception Immediately After The Film

Closing Night Film, CTFF Awards & Industry Bash, Connecticut Premiere of The Barry Levinson Feature: “Poliwood”

The intersection of entertainment and politics will always fascinate me. Wag the Dog was not just an exploration of what happens when Washington exploits Hollywood’s talent for selling fantasies, but ultimately its Machiavellian code of conduct in the area of messaging and public relations. Communication--the ability to connect and manipulate—is perhaps the most interesting part of politics we can observe.

Red Carpet 6:30pm, Film and Announcements, 7:30pm
Reception Immediately After The Film
Live Music: The Presbyterians

HARVEST - Special Home State Screening

A college kid comes of age one summer amidst family conflict unleashed by the eventual passing of its patriarch in this beautiful and moving film.   

Stars Academy Award Nominee Robert Loggia, Jack T. Carpenter, Academy Award Nominee Barbara Barrie, Tony Winner Victoria Clark, and Arye Gross.  Original Music by Grammy & Tony Winner Duncan Sheik & David Poe.   

Written & Directed by Marc Meyers.  

4:00pm, Q&A with filmmaking team to follow screening  

The Connecticut Student Film Festival

The Center For 21st Century Skills, The Education Connection, Connecticut Career Choices and The Connecticut Film Festival proudly present: The Connecticut Student Film Festival, Friday evening May 7th, 2010 at The Palace Theater in downtown Danbury CT. The festivities begin at 4:30 with an outdoor reception (weather permitting), Screenings and begin at 5:45pm.

 

Coming Soon - "Oligarch Duplicity" - The first spy-thriller web series shot entirely in Connecticut

Thank You!

 ...to everyone who attended, contributed, and volunteered.
 
Please check back soon for photos, videos, and news from the 2010 festival.

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The Connecticut Student Film Festival

The Center For 21st Century Skills, The Education Connection, Connecticut Career Choices and The Connecticut Film Festival proudly present: The Connecticut Student Film Festival, Friday evening May 7th, 2010 at The Palace Theater in downtown Danbury CT. The festivities begin at 4:30 with an outdoor reception (weather permitting), Screenings and begin at 5:45pm.

05.07.10 - 4:30 pm
4 hours
Palace Theater

Union Savings Bank
Tweets For Seats

As extra seats become available,head over to participating Union Savings Bank Branches to pick up your FREE last minute tickets!
Follow us on Twitter at @ctfilmfestival

  • Bethel - 24 Grassy Plain Street
  • Commerce - 71 Newtown Road, Danbury
  • Main - 158 Main Street Danbury
  • Mill Plain - 100 Mill Plain Road Danbury
  • North Street - 126 North Street Danbury
  • South Main - 226 Main Street Danbury

Keynote: "Women In A Man's Field"

The path for women in the entertainment industry has undoubtedly been more difficult than that of men, but many women have persevered, and reached incredible heights in the industry. Directors Guild of America member Robin Winter-Young will lead a discussion of women filmmakers, as they tell the stories of female acceptance and excellence in film and television.

05.06.10 - 5:30 pm
1 hour 30 minutes
All Nations Baptist Church

World Premier: “10 Mountains 10 Years” United Way Of Western Connecticut Fundraising Reception

Chronicles the epic of an international team of mountain climbers who are climbing 10 mountains on 6 continents in a decade, to raise awareness for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease.

Plays with Le Denier Voyage of Maryse De Lucas

Doors Open 6:30pm, Film and Announcements, 7:30pm
Fundraiser Reception Immediately After The Film

 

05.05.10 - 6:30 pm
2 hours 30 minutes
Palace Theater

Closing Night Film, CTFF Awards & Industry Bash, Connecticut Premiere of The Barry Levinson Feature: “Poliwood”

The intersection of entertainment and politics will always fascinate me. Wag the Dog was not just an exploration of what happens when Washington exploits Hollywood’s talent for selling fantasies, but ultimately its Machiavellian code of conduct in the area of messaging and public relations. Communication--the ability to connect and manipulate—is perhaps the most interesting part of politics we can observe.

Red Carpet 6:30pm, Film and Announcements, 7:30pm
Reception Immediately After The Film
Live Music: The Presbyterians

05.08.10 - 6:30 pm
2 hours 30 minutes
Palace Theater

Santorini Blue

Can love be rekindled?  Santorini Blue is a heartfelt story that takes you on a journey from New York City to Santorini, Greece while addressing this very question.

05.07.10 - 9:00 pm
2 hours
Palace Theater
05.09.10 - 2:00 pm
1 hour 30 minutes
Danbury Music Center

If you've taken your scripts as far as you can and you want to learn more, the Connecticut Film Festival has a unique opportunity for you.

Here's your chance to:

  • hear your script read by trained actors
  • cast and direct the reading yourself
  • get personalized script consultation and instruction from a professional screenwriting instructor

“The Baker” Bethel Library Building Fund Fundraiser

2009 CTFF Audience Favorite Award Winner
 
A hit man has second thoughts about his career and seeks refuge from his boss by finding work as a baker in a rural Welsh village.
 
Red Carpet 6:30pm
Film and Announcements, 7:30pm
Reception Immediately After The Film

05.06.10 - 6:30 pm
2 hours 30 minutes
Palace Theater

HARVEST - Special Home State Screening

A college kid comes of age one summer amidst family conflict unleashed by the eventual passing of its patriarch in this beautiful and moving film.   

Stars Academy Award Nominee Robert Loggia, Jack T. Carpenter, Academy Award Nominee Barbara Barrie, Tony Winner Victoria Clark, and Arye Gross.  Original Music by Grammy & Tony Winner Duncan Sheik & David Poe.   

Written & Directed by Marc Meyers.  

4:00pm, Q&A with filmmaking team to follow screening  

05.09.10 - 4:00 pm
102 minutes
Palace Theater

Coming Soon - "Oligarch Duplicity" - The first spy-thriller web series shot entirely in Connecticut

Kathryn Bale is a famous reporter, who's twin sister secretly handles the dangerous assignments. Her sister goes missing and she finds herself in peril attempting to save her. Meanwhile her publisher tries to keep her alive from afar, but he must deal with an explosion at the printing press.
 
http://www.theoligarchduplicity.com/TMT-TOD-STORY-001-About-The-Show.html

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"Building an Industry: Film as an Economic Driver in Connecticut"

A talk with economic development directors of cities and towns that will be housing movie studios, including South Windsor (Connecticut Studios), Stamford (Connecticut Film Center), and Stratford (Dogstar Studios). This will be a great opportunity to network with officials that will be close to the studio projects, and a great chance to learn more about how the industry can economically help our state.
 

05.05.10 - 5:30 pm
1 hour 30 Minutes
Common Council Chambers

Building a State Crew Base with the Connecticut Film Industry Training Program

If you're looking for qualified, enthusiastic people to work with you on your film, look no further than the Connecticut Film Industry Training Program. Started in 2008, the FITP has trained over 250 state residents to work on film and television projects that come into the state, and has created original short films for FITP graduates to use as calling cards to help get into the industry. This year, the program will be held at Quinnipiac University in Hamden.

05.08.10 - 4:00 pm
1 hour 15 minutes
Danbury Congregational Church

The Relationship Between Directors and Composers

PANEL: The interplay between a director and their composer has a huge effect on the emotional impact of a completed project. Talk with directors and their composers to find out how this relationship works, and how yours can be just as successful.

05.07.10 - 10:30 am
1 hour 15 minutes
All Nations Baptist Church

Business 101 for Filmmakers

WORKSHOP: Filmmakers don't always learn the ins and outs of contracts, negotiations, business structures and clearance before making their movies. Learn how to protect yourself, your work, and your potential profits by listening to legal professionals.
 
 
 
Moe Banks Carrie Field Bill Fitzgerald MODERATOR: Christopher Ward

05.07.10 - 5:30 pm
1 hour 30 minutes
Danbury Congregational Church

Opening Night: “The Wrecking Crew” presented by Union Savings Bank

Due To Popular Demand
Encore Presentation of The Wrecking Crew - Sunday, May 9th, 7:00pm Palace Theater

A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew", a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys and Bing Crosby.

 

CTFF will be screening the 24 hour Cup o' Joe Film Competition winner before the main feature!!!

05.04.10 - 6:30 pm
3 hours 30 minutes
Palace Theater
05.09.10 - 7:00 pm
1 hour 30 minutes
Palace Theater


Hear the interview with "Wrecking Crew" director Denny Tedesco on WKRI I-95