The Star City Film & Theater Festival

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Synopsis

The Star City Film & Theater Festival returns for its 9th season with three days of independent film, live performance, and community engagement, running Thursday, February 12 through Saturday, February 14 at The Fleur Cinema & Café. The festival features more than 20 films, filmmaker talkbacks, live staged script readings, and special events in an intimate, curated setting designed to connect artists and audiences.

Founded and hosted by Katie O’Regan, the festival welcomes acclaimed author and filmmaker Max Allan Collins as Guest of Honor. Collins will participate in special programs throughout the weekend, including a live script reading and a feature film screening.

Festival proceeds benefit Lutheran Lakeside Camp in Spirit Lake, Iowa.

 

Thursday, February 12:
4:30 - 5:41 pm - It Isn't JUST Politics
6:30 - 7:30 pm - Shorts: The Table We Share, Brains, Shades, A Date with Your Family, Round the Corner, English Corner, and Pollo Guisado
8:15 - 8:47 pm - The Gray
9:00 - 10:30 pm - Skating on the Razor's Edge

Friday, February 13:
3:00 - 4:00 pm - Media Team Go!, SURVIVORS, The Deep Dive, Tony's Swing
4:00 - 4:30 pm - Tony's Swing Q&A
4:35 - 4:57 pm - Always and Forever
5:00 - 5:30 pm - Always and Forever Q&A
5:45 - 7:15 pm - The Dream Cafe Musical! live script read
8:00 - 9:50 pm - The Painter
10:00 - 10:30 pm - The Painter Q&A

Saturday, February 14:
2:45 - 4:30 pm - Song & Dance
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Valentine's Day Red Carpet
6:20 - 7:00 pm - True Noir live script read with Max Allan Collins
7:00 - 8:20 pm - Cap City by Max Allan Collins
8:20 - 8:55 pm - Q&A with Max Allan Collins
8:55 - 9:40 pm - Art is Work by Stacy Barton with Q&A
9:45 pm - Festival Awards Ceremony