Down East Flick Fest Online
We Open at 4 PM on Friday, September 25th
DEFF 2020: FILMS, PERFORMANCES, PANELS, EXPERT TALKS, AND MORE FILMS
Welcome to Down East Flick Fest Online, a collaboration of independent filmmakers, panelists, expert hosts, and other artists bringing our audiences a rich cornucopia of performances as we celebrate films from all over the world. Performances and panels will be live-streamed, so all are invited to enjoy from wherever they are. We are also hosting a face-to face screenings at the historic Granger Stadium in Kinston, NC. This will be a Drive-In event with social distancing seating from 8-11 PM. Official Selections have been chosen from among 430 films from over 30 countries with winners in multiple genres. One filmmaker will walk away with the coveted Best of the Fest Award! This is some of what you can expect this year.
MID-ATLANTIC FILMMAKERS PANEL
Carlo Glorioso- Producer/Director/Film Maker.
Stephen Suettinger- DGA- Writer/Director/Producer/Film Maker
Stephen Kinigopoulus- Writer/Director/ Producer/Film Maker
Kyle David Crosby- Producer
Ahday Griffin- Writer/Director/Film Maker
Rick Kain- Actor/Stuntman/Writer/Producer
COMMUNITY IMPACT SERIES & AWARDS
This year, we will also continue to honor films as part of our Community Impact Film Series. This series features films that promote cultural literacy and deeper community engagement about our region's concerns. We are considering films for our International Community Impact Film Series based on similar criteria for the global stage. These films are chosen to spark discussion and provoke a greater understanding of the issues raised in these films.
UNAPOLOGETIC SERIES & AWARDS
Based on the growing concern of injustices against Black people, indigenous people, women, and other marginalized groups, the Unapologetic Award has been birthed. This award is devoted to films that tackle social injustice issues to encourage positive change. The Unapologetic Award is a celebration of our shared humanity.
COVID-19 PANDEMIC REFLECTIONS
As its name suggests, entries must relate to the current pandemic. We live in an unprecedented time in which none of us have experienced the specific set of challenges that we now face. This category is for reflective works that share our angst, knowledge, and wisdom from various perspectives. Films of almost every genre have poured in from all over the world. They were created to inform, inspire, entertain, or share the experiences of their creators.
