Special Festival Events
The 10th annual Artsfest Film Festival will be four days full of films and film-related events.

Because the festival is one of the only film festivals in the country with free admission to all films, it is truly a unique experience. Spend the whole weekend seeing great films, meeting fellow film fans, and hearing from visiting filmmakers.

John Waters in Person: May 23, 2008, 7:00 pm
One of the festival highlights is a lecture by film legend and independent spirit John Waters, who will share his experiences via a hilarious and irreverent lecture titled "This Filthy World."
[Buy tickets Online Now!] or call 717-214-ARTS

PLUS! Post-Show Champagne Reception with John Waters!
May 23, 2008, 8:30 pm
Attend a special, intimate champagne reception with John Waters after his lecture.
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Actor/Director Frank Whaley in Person
Sunday, May 25th, 4:00 pm
Plus! Special Premiere Screening of his latest film
New York City Serenade

(starring Freddie Prinze, Jr. ,Chris Klein, and Wallace Shawn)

Frank Whaley has starred in more than 50 films including Pulp Fiction, The Doors, Swimming with Sharks, and World Trade Center. His directing credits include Joe the King, The Jimmy Show, and the recently-completed New York City Serenade. Frank had such a great time at last year's festival that he wanted to come back and share his latest work with our audiences.

Festival Awards Ceremony: May 25, 2008
The festival also includes an awards reception open to all attending filmmakers and to the public, where the festival will award films for excellence in the categories of documentary, animation, experimental, local film, and narrative.
Time and location TBA.

 
 
 
Artsfest Film Festival, May 23 - 26, 2008
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Harrisburg, PA
All screenings are free. Donations accepted.
View schedule of films and events.

 


Festival Highlights