FILM FESTIVAL ITINERARY
FREE EVENT SATURDAY & SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 14-15, 2024
"THE AUDITORIUM" ON THE BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS OF BERTIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 716 US-13. WINDSOR, NC
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 – FREE EVENT DRESS IS CASUAL! THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS INVITED TO JOIN US ON THE BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS OF BERTIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL in a 500 seat state-of-the-art auditorium, for an unforgettable weekend of fun – film screenings, workshops, Q&A sessions with filmmakers and industry professionals and much, much, more!
10:00 AM – FREE EVENT: RIBBON CUTTING & REGISTRATION -DOORS OPEN AND REGISTRATION BEGINS
10:00 AM – 4:45 PM – FREE EVENT: Filmmaking sessions, film screenings, Q&A sessions with filmmakers and their crew, and industry professionals and workshops and more!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 – 6:30 PM-8:30 PM FREE EVENT: AWARD WINNING FILM SCREENING IN THE BIG THEATRE! Enjoy popcorn savoring an evening of screening award winning short films in the luxury of a beautiful state-or-the-art high school. Grab your family and friends and come out and celebrate with us!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM FREE EVENT- COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE STAR OR JUST DRESS UP! COME PHOTO READY AND TAKE MEMORABLE PICTURES TO SHARE THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME. STEP AND REPEAT STATIONS AVAILABLE! Join us for an extraordinary celebration of the cinematic arts in Bertie County on the beautiful campus of Bertie County High school in their state-of-the-art 500 seat auditorium.
JOIN ME AND #filltheseats OF THE AUDITORIUM ON THE BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS OF BERTIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Hi, my name is Patricia Ferguson. I am Founder and President of Equity Films, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. We are so proud to present the 2nd Annual Pecan Pickling Short Film Festival hosted in Bertie County, NC. Bertie is a picturesque community in the heartland of undiscovered and underrepresented creativity and innovation. This rural agrarian majority-African American community and region stands ready to explore the potential of the film industry.
With a county history of tenant farming and hard work, the present generation stands ready to learn and transfer skills to help themselves, and the BIG SCREEN thrive. Our goal is a film ecosystem and workforce development that attracts smaller productions from across the world with a budget of $5 M and under. The annual showcase of independent films is our way of attracting filmmakers and industry professionals. It signals that talent is here and can grow and mature here…produce here; enabling creatives to build a promising future and remain here!
I hope you make plans to join us September 13-15, 2024, for the RED CARPET EVENT & AFTERPARTY, FILM SCREENINGS, the EFFIE AWARDS AND OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES BEING PLANNED. Come celebrate with us— bring family and friends—you’ll be glad you did!
And, don’t forget to help #FILL THE SEATS of a 500 seat state-of-the-art auditorium on the campus of the beautiful Bertie County High School!
RED CARPET ITINERARY TICKETED EVENT
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5:00 PM -9:00PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
CHIEF'S EVENT CENTER
505 S QUEEN ST. WINDSOR, NC
AFTER PARTY 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Hosted by: BC ARTS COUNCIL
5:00 -5:30 PM – VIP Registration. This is a ticketed event required for the film festival. All film screening events are FREE beginning Saturday, September 14, with film screenings, workshops, Q&A sessions and the coveted AWARDS CEREMONY, on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 1:00 PM -3:00 PM, is FREE to the general public.
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – There will be heavy Hors d’ oeuvres, networking with filmmakers, and enjoying great music and more with friends and new acquaintances! This glamorous evening will provide you with an opportunity to engage with fellow attendees, filmmakers, movie enthusiasts, and local dignitaries in a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere filled with fun! Step and repeat stations will provide you with opportunities to take memorable pictures you’ll share and enjoy for a lifetime!
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Screening of an award winning short film, Q&A, and networking is on tap for later in the evening. Award winning filmmakers are scheduled to grace the podium after screening their short film. You’ll have an opportunity to talk with them and learn more about their passion for filmmaking and their future work. Don’t be surprised if you’re invited to be on set to be a part of their next project. Lights!Camera! Action!
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM-RED CARPET AFTERPARTY HOSTED BY THE BERTIE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL … JOIN US! –Immediately following the Red Carpet Happenings, join us for a coveted end-of the evening gathering. Mingle with filmmakers, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, reconnect and meetup with friends and new acquaintances—it is an end-of-the night with art, film and fellowship!
