The Super Gr8 Film Festival returns for its sixth year on Nov. 18-19 at Court Square Theater in Downtown Harrisonburg. Founded locally by Paul Somers and Tim Estep, the festival will feature more than 50 locally-produced Super 8 films.
Sign-ups for the festival began in August 2015, where interested participants gained access to film, cameras, and expertise by local film professionals and enthusiasts. Participants then had until the end of October to turn in their films.
Each filmmaker makes their film on a single cartridge of Super 8 film, which amounts to approximately 3 minutes and 20 seconds of footage. There are no second takes or editing of the films; each film has to be carefully planned out scene-by-scene and shot in order. Upon completion of shooting, filmmakers turn in their film reel along with original audio they have created to be put together by Estep and Somers. Filmmakers do not get to view their finished films until the night of the festival screenings to a packed house audience.
The 2015 Super Gr8 Film Festival will be held at Court Square Theater in downtown Harrisonburg on Wednesday, November 18 (black & white films) at 7pm and Thursday, November 19 (color films) at 7pm. Immediately following each night’s showing, there will be an awards ceremony and after-party at The Golden Pony.
Visit valleyarts.org or call 540.433.9189 for more information and to purchase tickets.
Black & White Films
- Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00pm
- Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door
Color Films
- Thursday, November 19 at 7:00pm
- Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door
Court Square Theater is located at 41-F Court Square, Harrisonburg.
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