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The Everett Film Festival has announced its lineup of films for this year’s event, which will be Saturday, April 4, at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.
According to an event news release, “inflation-busting pricing is being offered, and half-day tickets are available. And buyers of the first 250 full-day tickets will receive a complimentary meal, prepared by J & L BBQ in Everett.”
Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. and close at 8:30 p.m. The day kicks off with Women Behind the Wheel, showcasing the adventures of two young British women on a road trip along the Pamir Highway in Central Asia. The women they meet along the way embody spirit and resilience, quietly achieving the remarkable in challenging environments.
The full day will feature nine short films, ranging from comedy to drama to fantasy; one full-length film; and one full-length comedy. The evening wraps up with Thelma, the story of a mild-mannered grandmother whose savings are stolen by a scammer — who just may have underestimated the nonagenarian’s sense of fair play.
As always, attendees can enjoy free popcorn and snacks, and a variety of beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for sale. During the dinner break, buyers of the first 250 full-day tickets will receive their free meals.
Highlights will include Q&A opportunities with local filmmakers: Peter Henrich following his quirky short A Little Help Here? in which fairies really do exist; Thomas Scott Adams after his short film Beneath the Same Sky, exploring the bond between a dockworker and an illegal immigrant; and Megan Griffiths and Mindie Lind following their animated short View From the Floor, spotlighting the struggles of a performer with a disability.
The nonprofit Everett Film Festival has been engaging local film-lovers with quality international films since 1997. This year’s pricing is $45 adult, $40 seniors/students/military, and $25 for a half-day (1-4:30 p.m. or 4:30-close.)
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit everettfilmfestival.org. Film festival organizers encourage you to consider joining the Everett Film Festival as a volunteer. The film festival’s longtime director, Teresa Henderson, will be stepping down after this year’s fest, “and her shoes will require much assistance to fill,” organizers said.
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