FILM
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FILM IN THE CAPITAL REGION
Saratoga Film Showcase to Premiere January 2025
Saratoga Springs, NY – The inaugural Saratoga Film Showcase (SFS) will take place on January 17-18, 2025, celebrating regional cinema and emerging filmmakers at iconic Saratoga Springs venues, Putnam Place and Scene One Cinema. Supported by local organizations like Saratoga Arts and the 518 Film Network, the nonprofit event aims to spotlight local artistic talent and raise funds for scholarships for teens to attend ArtsFest at Camp Stomping Ground.
Key features of the showcase include a screening of the feature film Paint, directed by Brit McAdams and starring Owen Wilson, along with local landmarks featured in the film. McAdams will participate in a Q&A session after the screening.
The event will feature a rich schedule including:
Friday, January 17:
7:00 PM: Shorts After Dark
9:00 PM: Welcome Party
Saturday, January 18:
9:30 AM: Local Locations Shorts
11:30 AM: Panel on “Shooting Upstate”
2:00 PM: Dance Shorts
4:00 PM: Panel on “Choreography in Film”
7:00 PM: Feature Presentation of Paint
9:30 PM: Closing Night Party
Weekend passes are available for $100, providing access to all screenings, panels, and parties. For more information and tickets, visit saratoga-arts.org
The community-focused event promises to inspire and celebrate the vibrant arts scene in Saratoga Springs and the Greater Capital Region.
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