The 7th Siding Festival of Films welcomes submissions from anyone or organization with ties to the
Creston Valley -- an area known prior to its incorporation in the 1930s as 7th Siding.
Download the entry form by clicking on the PDF
icon to the right and email back to , or mail in to the KFS at 3731 Moore Rd., Creston, V0B 1G9
KFS helping to launch new film festival on diversity and mental health issues
The Kootenay Film Society is pleased to announce its partnership with Kootenay Gambling Support in launching the "Unbound" film festival in Creston this fall.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS MARCH 25
ONLY 2 PLACES LEFT!
Aimed at raising awareness of mental health, diversity and addictions issues, the one-day event at a location TBA will feature films made by participants in workshops the KFS is hosting this spring and summer.
Festival spokesperson Vanessa Lozecznik says the workshops are free and open to anyone, but are aimed particularly at those in the mental health community who have stories to tell about their work or experiences, or who simply wanat to help drive awareness of these issues.
Held one per month starting in April, the one-day workshops will step participants through the basic stages of even a short film or animation production, including scripting, sound recording, directing, animation, cinematography and film editing.
To register for these free workshops, contact Vanessa at valozez@gmail.comor go to the registration site here: https://form.jotform.com/210214611951242
Local film wins
Canada Shorts award
Four Creston-based filmmakers use a setting August sun and the town's new outdoor recreational park to capture the poetry and ballet of skateboarding.