Film fanatic fun

By Nan Kording

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Independent films will be shown in Springfield this weekend at the 13th annual Route 66 Film Festival. This Friday, Nov. 7, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., relax in front of the big screen for a film festival of international proportions. The Route 66 Film Festival is more than just an opportunity to view some of 2014s most exciting independent films. In fact, a key perk of this festival is that filmmakers from all over the world descend on Springfield annually to exchange ideas with colleagues and gauge audience reactions to their films. This year’s films range from 5 minutes to 1 ½ hours in length, and the 34 titles are broken up into five sessions spanning two days. A reception is to follow each evening session, and the festival will conclude on Saturday evening with an awards ceremony. For a full list and descriptions of this year’s films, visit route66filmfestival.net. To reserve tickets, email [email protected].

Route 66 Film Festival
Friday and Saturday Nov. 7-8,
6pm-1am Fri; 10am-1am Sat
Capital City Bar and Grill Theater
3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy
$40 ($35 adv) for both days or
five sessions, $10 each
Route66filmfestival.net

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