The Route 66 Film Fest wrapped up its 12th year at the Capital City Bar and Grill City Lights Theater. Mark your calendars for next year’s festival on Nov. 7-8, 2014.
People's Choice awards for this year went to the top four
vote getters. The number one choice was "The Interviewer" (Genevieve
Clay -
Founder Dr. Randall J. Soland, Past Director Linda McElroy and 2013 Director Tom Szpyrka
Bests of the weekend in my opinion.
- Independent films from filmmakers making films all around the world.
- The film about Syria through the eyes of a brave, young lady who found it her mission to photograph and tell the tale of what was happening in her neighborhood and country.
- Friends and fellow Springfield-area folk who enjoy seeing others ideas and creativity come alive on the big screen.
- Lots of unpaid volunteer hours by the board and others to bring this festival to Springfield.
- Being able to order drinks and food from the bar.
- Free yummy popcorn!!!!