FILM FESTIVAL
September 6th, 2024
Federal Taphouse
234 N 2nd St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Lights, camera, action! Join us for a Film Festival like no other. Immerse yourself in a day filled with cinematic wonders, compelling stories, and the magic of the big screen.
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Free food and drink tickets will be given to the first 100 ticket reservations
Join us at Harrisburg's City Hall as we honor the legend responsible for FACTS' existence, Michael K. Williams.
Before the film festival
10 N 2nd St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Michael K. Williams
Celebration
5:00 pm
In 2004, Michael K. Williams planted the seed in FACTS' founder, Johntrae Williams, of envisioning Central PA as a hub for film production.
We will honor his legacy on September 6th, the 3rd anniversary of his passing.
Stay tuned later that evening for the 20-year anniversary of the screening of the short film GUILE, starring Michael K. Williams and Johntrae Williams, shot in Harrisburg, PA over 20 years ago and premiered at the Midtown Cinema.
Film Showings
This year’s film festival will honor filmmakers in our region, hailing from Central Pennsylvania, who have achieved significant milestones with their film projects.
Block 1
Short Films
INZOZI
A Short Documentary
Directed by
Andrew Bilindabagabo
6:30 PM
(10 Min Run Time)
15 Min Talkback to follow
Synopsis:
A Rwandan refugee dreams of being an American Citizen as we gain perspective of the true cost of finally making it to Lancaster, PA... "The refugee capital of America."
THANK (U)
Get Ready to Cry
Directed by
Josh Santiago
Starring
Errick Davis & Tierra Goode
6:55 PM
(20 Min Run Time)
15 Min Talkback to follow
Synopsis:
"Ben" is a successful bachelor who doesn't see himself getting into a relationship any time soon because of past encounters. Then he meets a girl named Unity, who changes his whole perspective on love and life in general. Ben learns to appreciate Unity for giving him a different lens on life from this "life-changing" experience.
GUILE
The film that started it all...
Directed by
Jeff Wise
Starring
Michael K. Williams & Johntrae Williams
7:30 PM
(30 Min Run Time)
15 Min Talkback to follow
Synopsis:
When artist extraordinaire Coatis Ward (Johntrae Williams) prepares to put the finishing touches on his masterpiece, his dinner date, Sadie (Jovoni Lewis), decides to pay him an early visit. As Coatis goes to slip into the “appropriate attire,” Sadie hesitantly tends to a knock at the door from Coatis’ unfamiliar neighbor, Ken (Michael K. Williams). This unexpected visit may prove to be the turning point in events and fatal to Sadie’s engagement in this duplicitous environment.
Block 2
Feature Film
Turbo Cola
This Night Will Change Your Life
Directed by
Luke Colvert
Starring
Nicholas Stoesser
8:45 PM
(95 Min Run Time)
15 Min Talkback to follow
Synopsis:
With all of his friends headed to a party on the last night of 1999, Austin takes an extra shift at the Quality Mart gas station and is forced to look down the barrel of what it means to graduate high school and face a future stuck in his middle of nowhere hometown. He's got one night to make his dreams come true, legal or not, and he's taking it.
