ReadingFilmFEST
Oct 31 – Nov 3, 2019
October 31 – November 3, 2019
Filmmaker Panel – Distribution
Film Distribution – Beyond the Fantasy We’ve been there, you kill yourself to make your film: max out your credit cards, fundraise, grant write, and beg your friends and family to get that film made. Now what? The fantasy of getting the sweet distribution deal after your festival premiere feels […]
State Theater Shorts
Midnight Carnival Director: Chung-Wei HuangRuntime: 19 minutes Midnight Carnival tells the story of Andrea Lin, a confused Taiwanese girl in her late teens struggling to find her place in the world. In search of the adventure that is missing from her life, she takes a summer job in America […]
2018 Schedule is Up!
2018 Schedule of Films and Events! Start planning your weekend now! There’s so much to do – parties, concerts, panels, discussions and of course great films, Better rest up, no time to sleep November 1st – 4th! Film Schedule
Awards Ceremony & Reception
Join the filmmakers as we provide awards for best films, actors, music and more! Entertainment provided by the Marty Mellinger Trio, featuring Marty, Bennie Sims and Leon Jordan. Special Meet & Greet opportunity with Jazz performer Justin Kauflin prior to his concert. Open to VIP Passholders and Filmmakers only.
StudentFEST Event: Conversation with a Filmmaker
StudentFEST: An Intimate Conversation with Filmmaker Erik Bloomquist Erik Bloomquist, writer, director and actor, will present to High School and College students on November 2nd at the GoggleWorks Cafe Belly Kitchen at 9AM. Erik will speak about his journey as an indie filmmaker, followed by a Q&A with the audience. The […]
Actor’s Seminar
An Interactive Seminar for Actors An interactive Actor’s Seminar will be presented by Golden Globe Nominee Lisa Eichhorn. Ann Gillette, who has worked in casting and production for over twenty years, will moderate the workshop. The Actor’s Seminar will focus on helping theater actors make the transition from stage to screen. […]
Berks Arts Council presents Justin Kauflin
Jazz Pianist, Justin Kauflin will be our very special closing act of the 2018 ReadingFilmFEST on Sunday, November 4th, at 7:30 PM at the WCR Center for the Arts. The concert and a “meet and greet” with the artist will be free to ReadingFilmFEST VIP passholders. Concert only tickets will […]
StudentFEST
ReadingFilm’s core mission is to develop the production community in the region. This is our third year of including special competition for student filmmakers in the ReadingFilmFEST. Student filmmakers comprise a special group of independent filmmakers. They have not yet made the connections required of professional filmmakers, but they have […]