ReadingFilmFEST
Outside Time (Afuera Del Tiempo) Director: Marco Velez Esquivia Runtime: 90 minutes A man returns to the past to stop his girlfriend from ending their relationship before he can propose to her but every time he comes back she breaks up with him giving him a different excuse. Now he has to change according to …
Thank You For Supporting: 80 Years of Mingus Magic Director: Ryan Adamowicz Runtime: 45 minutes The enchanting story behind a magic shop in Reading, Pennsylvania that has been in operation for eight decades. Learn about the history, the culture and the community that has kept the magic alive in Reading for so many years. It’s …
Special Presentation: Heroes Dive Director: Brett WheatRuntime: 13 minutes Five paralyzed veterans attempt an open ocean dive that changes their perceptions of who they are and what they can do. Running A.T. Full Speed Director: Ryan Simmons Runtime: 87 minutes One man’s dream of raising $100,000 for the orphans of Uganda by beating the world’s …
Fumero-Ism: The Grafstract Director: Keith Aronowitz Runtime: 16 minutes Fumero-Ism, The Grafstract, profiles the well known NYC street artist and muralist known as Fumero. The film examines his interest and growth in art from childhood to present, reveals his process, and what motivates him to keep putting out incredible work at a high rate, from …
Sacrificial Virgins Director: Andi Reiss Runtime: 30 minutes The Human Papilloma Vaccine (HPV) is a treatment in widespread use but its efficacy in preventing cancer is medically unproven, while unintended, adverse reactions are blighting and even ending the lives of girls and young women across the world. However, pharmaceutical manufacturers and many health authorities are …
The films are in! Our jurors have eaten all the popcorn they can handle and have viewed all our submissions. Votes are counted….. .stay tuned for our announcement for this year’s schedule. Many thanks to Chris and all of our jurors for their time and commitment to making this year’s festival the best yet! (Hint: …
New for 2018! ReadingFilmFEST presents the FiveMinuteFilmFEST for local High School students and 2018 High School Graduates. This competition is geared toward local students who are encouraged to submit an original film/video project no more than 5 minutes in length. All genres will be accepted, including original narrative/fiction, documentary/non-fiction and music videos. Submissions will be …
New Faces at ReadingFIlmFEST! ReadingFilmFEST is thrilled to have Cammie Harris join us this year as our Operations Manager. We met Cammie last year after the WCR Center for the arts hosted the festival (Cammie is also their part-time director). Cammie loved the energy of the FEST and we loved hers! Cammie’s administrative acumen and …
Parties! Some festivals call it “networking”, but we’ve dropped the euphemism to call it what it is… a good time! Hang out with your favorite filmmakers and checkout some of our favorite places to see and be seen! Many thanks to our reception venues and sponsors! Welcome our filmmakers as they arrive at the Crowne …
Awards Reception Celebrate the accomplishments of our many filmmakers while enjoying entertainment by Chris Heslop and friends. Free to pass holders. Event tickets available online or at the door. Event Info Date: Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 5:30pm Venue: WCR Center for the Arts Address: 140 N 5th St, Reading
