Film Festival begins rolling Tuesday
DANBURY — The Connecticut Film Festival starts Tuesday at 7 p.m. at The Palace Theater on Main Street.
Organizers have scheduled about 100 screenings between Tuesday and Sunday, plus film-related workshops at various venues.
If you plan to take everything in, the following info may come in handy.
Where do I buy tickets?
Log onto www.ctfilmfest.com or stop by CityCenter Danbury at 186 Main St.
Call CityCenter at (203) 792-1711. Tickets will not be available at the screenings.
Speaking of screenings, where the heck are they?
ä All Nations Baptist Church, 234 Main St., (203) 790-1778.
ä Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St., (203) 797-4505.
ä Heirloom Arts Theater (formerly the Empress Ballroom), 155 Main St., Suite 103. Lost? Go to www.myspace.com/heirloomartstheatre for specific directions on how to get there.
ä The Palace Theater, Main Street, next to the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
ä Western Connecticut State University Student Center Theater, 181 White St. Student center information center phone number is (203) 837-8210. The general phone number is (203) 837-8200.
ä Western Connecticut State University, Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St.
How much is this going to run me?
Depends on your age and the time of day. Most movies are $8 a pop, $7 before 6 p.m. and $7 for students and senior citizens.
There are also a bunch of different price packages available. Log onto www.ctfilmfest.com for those options.
can I get a schedule of movies?
The News-Times published a program Sunday. Programs should also be available at the venues or at CityCenter.
Information is also available at www.NewsTimes.com and www.ctfilmfest.com
What should I see?
“The Flyboys,” “Tropa de Elite,” “Monster Camp” and “Americanizing Shelly” are getting some pre-festival buzz. More reviews are available at The News-Times Web site, and we’ll sprinkle in reviews in print throughout the festival.
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