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Kelley’s film “Happy Birthday” received five awards at the 2018 festival including best narrative short, best local film, best film editing, best actor and best local supporting actress. https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/submissions daily 0.75 2023-10-18 https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/animated daily 0.75 2024-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/084725d6-1274-4afd-aad5-14d8d3218353/Hemorrhage.jpg Animated - HEMORRHAGE The Iron Detective: Sentinel https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/under10 daily 0.75 2024-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/f3582c8c-65ac-4706-81f9-91d25ddfcde4/mourning+sickness.jpeg Narrative Shorts Under 10 - MOURNING SICKNESS Runtime 08:39 11 a.m. March 23 - International Block I This Halloween, something from their past will return and change the rest of their lives. 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She has rediscovered a joy and freedom that had been taken away . A visit from her mother, hoping to convince Luna Ray to drop the complaint against her step-father threatens to destroy the girl's new found peace. We soon learn that Luna Ray's mother is haunted by her own ghosts. Can love convince a mother to do the "1 Thing" to break the chain of Intergenerational Abuse? Not rated: Adult themes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/1ddd24f9-2a32-481f-8da7-9187835084f2/Laney%27s+Secret.jpeg Narrative Shorts Under 10 - LANEY’S SECRET Runtime 07:31 1:30 p.m. March 23 - Local Block I 4:45 p.m. March 23 - Comedy Block Laney has a secret that she is keeping from her parents. She sees dead people. 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His pain and suffering is your laughter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/31f0b74e-560d-4abd-a185-5d786810bec2/letters+Home.jpeg Narrative Feature - LETTERS HOME In Guns We Trust https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/59adf4af-a70b-49e5-8efc-21f3faa1929c/wholesome+grove.jpeg Narrative Feature - WHOLESOME GROVE Feature 1 p.m. Saturday March 23 - Screen II Runtime - 1:39:14 A greedy CEO and a terminally ill teen clash over a patch of forest called Wholesome Grove. 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He grew up with a strong appreciation for the craft of filmmaking and is trying to pass on that appreciation to his five children. Doug has also been a music critic for the website Regen.com since 2017, as well as covering local concerts and interview bands for Kansas City promoters and his own website. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/fd49b31d-0548-4354-bc2b-96fe342398d4/marlee+pic.jpeg Judges - MARLEE MARSHALL Marlee Marshall began her love of film in 1972 when she saw “The Poseidon Adventure” in a single screen theater, in Killeen, Texas, with her dad. She actively pursued that love at the University of Arizona, graduating with a BFA in Film Theory in 1989. For her watching a movie/film was forever changed. Lighting, use of colors, music, jump cuts, dialog, all became part of how she views film. Sometimes a film is just a film, and sometimes it is so much more. She loves discovering the “so much more.” The play may be the thing, but film is where the magic happens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/1a897410-6c8e-4483-b649-f494dd4cd92c/Aaron+Keeling.jpg Judges - AARON KEELING Aaron Keeling is an award-winning producer, director, and artist with more than 10 years of experience in digital media production, film, and theatre. After studying film production at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, Aaron entered the world of social media marketing where he has produced and directed dozens of branded and editorial campaigns for companies like Amazon, Target, Tastemade, Mars, Toyota, Coca-Cola, and more. Aaron is also the co-founder of E3W Productions, an LA-based film and immersive theatre production company telling frightening, emotional stories from a uniquely intimate angle. Past work includes the critically acclaimed indie horror film 'The House on Pine Street', several sold-out immersive theatre productions including 'In Another Room' and 'The Shape of the Night', as well as the alternate reality game 'ARCANA', named one of the “Best Games of 2020” by LA Times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/fd49b31d-0548-4354-bc2b-96fe342398d4/marlee+pic.jpeg Judges - MARLEE MARSHALL Marlee Marshall began her love of film in 1972 when she saw “The Poseidon Adventure” in a single screen theater, in Killeen, Texas, with her dad. She actively pursued that love at the University of Arizona, graduating with a BFA in Film Theory in 1989. For her, watching a movie/film was forever changed. Lighting, use of colors, music, jump cuts, dialog, all became part of how she views film. Sometimes a film is just a film, and sometimes it is so much more. She loves discovering the “so much more.” The play may be the thing, but film is where the magic happens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/c6e5d724-e560-486b-a785-565f347470a8/nat2.jpg Judges - NATALIE JONES Natalie Jones has a passion for storytelling and knack for making magic happen. As a founding force behind E3W Productions, she's brought spine-tingling tales to the big screen with feature film "The House on Pine Street" and crafted immersive adventures like "In Another Room." Now, as a Digital Media Producer at Tastemade, Natalie's rocking the online world, partnering with major brands like Hulu, Paramount, Pepsi, and Coca-Cola. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/fe483c13-4888-426c-9eef-21c4b17bcbe6/doug.jpg Judges - DOUGLAS LEACH Doug Leach, from Parkville MO, was part of the generation that swapped VHS tapes with friends and scoured video rental stores searching for the obscure films that turned into the cult films of today, as well as being immersed the in indie film movement of the ’90s. He grew up with a strong appreciation for the craft of filmmaking and is trying to pass on that appreciation to his five children. Doug has also been a music critic for the website Regen.com since 2017, as well as covering local concerts and interview bands for Kansas City promoters and his own website. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/1517253665473-BAFWMKSVPTWJTGN5ZPBP/discount-movie-tickets.jpeg Judges https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/local2 daily 0.75 2024-02-22 https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/documentary-shorts daily 0.75 2024-02-22 https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/international-block-i daily 0.75 2024-02-22 https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/horror/thriller/suspense daily 0.75 2024-02-22 https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/winners daily 0.75 2019-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/1539193158895-CJIHNH4URT8570LW83PC/IMG_3324.JPG 2018Winners! Best Local Supporting Actress, Marilyn Hall, holds her award during the First City Film Festival VIP Soiree March 23 at the Riverfront Community Center in Leavenworth KS. Photo by Lucas Guevara. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/1539193158895-CJIHNH4URT8570LW83PC/IMG_3324.JPG 2018Winners! Best Local Supporting Actress, Marilyn Hall, holds her award during the First City Film Festival VIP Soiree March 23 at the Riverfront Community Center in Leavenworth KS. Photo by Lucas Guevara. https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/over10 daily 0.75 2024-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/5fbef381-527c-4fa3-b36a-1b4b48aeba95/blue+hour.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - BLUE HOUR Runtime 15:00 7:45 p.m. March 23 - Love and Loss Block Two personal journeys intersect when a struggling young photographer is hired for a cheap last minute portrait gig. The unfolding photo session, while transient, leaves an indelible mark on both women. Not rated: Adult themes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/c09b5b13-5b85-4cf5-9641-b569439c355e/before+I+go.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - BEFORE I GO Runtime 17:25 4:30 p.m. March 23 - Local Block III 4:30 p.m. March 24 - Couples Therapy Block What happens when two coworkers unknowingly go for the same job? Not rated: Adult themes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/a6ada183-531d-4a96-81ea-ef48de327e5b/Aporia.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - APORIA Runtime 00:56 11 a.m. March 23 - International Block I Iranian film with subtitles. Before the altering birth of Christ, before van Gogh's peculiar death, before the grand revolution of France, before the catasrophic invention of the guillotine, even before Adam bit the forbidden fruit, a man punched another, leaving an irremediable ancient wound that hurts no less than before. Not rated: Adult themes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/ed6c8860-6e62-44e9-95e1-978b51c3bcf8/Learning+with+remy+raystar.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - LEARNING WITH REMY RAYSTAR Runtime 22:02 4:30 p.m. March 23 - Local Block III Come along and learn with Captain Remy Raystar and friends, as they teach kids across the universe about Earth! On this transmission, Captain Remy Raystar teaches kids about the English Alphabet! "Learning with Remy Raystar" is a captivating and meticulously crafted TV show designed to captivate young minds and take them on a thrilling educational journey. The show revolves around an entertaining alien captain named Remy Raystar, who, alongside his friends AID, the Artificial Intelligence Device, and Clay, the Robot, embarks on a mission to teach kids from across the universe about Earth and its wonders. The pilot episode offers a delightful exploration of the English alphabet through song, games, and jokes, engaging young viewers in an immersive learning experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/467c1393-05c4-4ba6-bf6d-195c0768fed0/To+See.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - TO SEE Runtime 22:39 11 a.m. March 23 - International Block I Iranian film with subtitles. A girl has a question, will the eye get tired? Not rated: Adult themes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/d613709b-58e0-4484-9cbe-0e6825dc67f8/second+sight.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - SECOND SIGHT Runtime 17:00 6 p.m. March 23 - Horror/Thriller Block 1 p.m. March 24 - Local Block IV A young man becomes inundated by strange visions and a local homeless man while he and his acquaintances deal with the aftermath of a major disappearance in their city. Not rated: Adult themes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/265a8a53-c7b5-48cd-a7de-195df4379c9e/The+Iron+Detective+Bitter+Heart.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - THE IRON DETECTIVE: BITTER HEART Stadium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/f645427d-0cb4-460e-a815-95e3865768c7/No+small+parts.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - NO SMALL PARTS Spare No One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/7b8048e8-6387-4ac4-b2dc-53853e58b592/La+Ruta.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - LA RUTA Runtime 19:06 12 p.m. March 23 - International Block II 7:45 p.m. March 23 - Love and Loss Block Subtitled film. Two years after having migrated from Uruguay to the Netherlands, Sofía returns to her hometown to visit her family, expecting to jump right into her old life again. The reality of what she encounters is very different, as Sofía realizes that things have changed. Is this place still her home, or did her home turn into a strange place? Not rated: Adult themes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/e164ee0c-eda3-4b46-a9f2-a194727cbf90/stalker+grandma.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - STALKER GRANDMA Runtime 16:30 6 p.m. March 23 - Horror/Thriller Block 2:30 p.m. March 24 - Local Block V Deb has been jokingly nicknamed "Stalker Grandma" by her grandkids because of her constant need to take pictures with her phone. Soon, Deb suspects something sinister and unexplained is happening around her, but is it all in her mind or has the past come back to haunt her. Not rated: Horror https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/3530bd97-c0f8-4831-9f0e-dd0dd25d7bfa/White+gaze.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - WHITE GAZE Runtime 30:00 9:15 p.m. March 23 - Drama Block White Gaze, which received the Blumhouse Patrons Circle grant, is a micro-budget social drama/horror with tinges of magical realism and shot on location in the area impacted with talent born and raised from the actual neighborhood. Latine twentysomething, Gema, is forced to confront the looming threat of gentrification head-on—after having no choice but to let an overeager stranger move in or risk being evicted. The uneasy peace soon turns sinister, exposing her to something far more invasive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/2bb31cec-9cb2-497f-a7b1-e261a072090f/interrogator.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - INTERROGATOR The Courier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/bcfa1228-1abb-4131-84e5-a14d40007fb1/paradiso.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - PARADISO Deadtectives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/ed872d20-2615-46bc-accc-752582643055/Industrial+Evolution.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - INDUSTRIAL EVOLUTION Runtime 30:00 1:30 p.m. March 23 - Local Block I 6:15 p.m. March 23 - Sci-Fi Block A year after the events of "Under The Sun" Dominic, Meadow, and their fellow cyborgs are faced with a new threat when their own personal differences clash, allowing a stranger to move in and tear the group apart leading to life-threatening results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/ad1187cc-a874-4202-b613-f3212cc5340f/the+nightmare+paradox.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - THE NIGHTMARE PARADOX Runtime 20:00 6 p.m. March 23 - Horror/Thriller Block When the body of his missing father turns up, Sebastian begins seeing repressed memories within his dreams. Trying to find solace in his friends, he begins to question reality, finding himself unable to tell truth from nightmare. Not rated: Adult themes, graphic images might disturb some viewers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/7b752e0b-2411-413a-9f1b-8e92b3c5ffca/The+Exonetic+Division.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - THE IRON DETECTIVE: THE EXONETIC DIVISION Runtime 10:05 1:30 p.m. March 23 - Local Block I 6:15 p.m. March 23 - Sci-Fi Block Cyberpunk gangs vs The Police. Blood will be spilled. Not rated: Adult themes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/fd107020-7f84-4685-8a5c-428cd9e79373/Naughty.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - NAUGHTY OH BOY! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/a158c1d0-b4ed-4363-a77e-e5541a29daf8/stranger.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - STRANGER Runtime 20:12 9:15 p.m. March 23 - Drama Block 2:30 p.m. March 24 - Local Block V A frustrated Dancer has fallen into isolation and monotony, when a curious Stranger appears who must help her rediscover her joy for dance and life before she hits rock bottom. Not rated: Adult themes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/ac885672-2304-4ffa-a4d6-428728fe7884/Desire.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - DESIRE The Beast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/5b92dfe3-eb21-4ef4-ac20-d8fde89c4b2c/the+ballad+of+rich+and+champ.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - THE BALLAD OF RICH AND CHAMP Hello https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/7fd1f890-a3a7-47ac-940b-3e126ea4ff4a/Xiahohui+and+his+cows.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - XIAOHUI AND HIS COWS Runtime 14:54 12 p.m. March 23 - International Block II 7:45 p.m. March 23 - Love and Loss Block Chinese film with subtitles. Except for mountain landscapes, magical rocks, and a few other kids, the village where Xiaohui lives with his grandfather and two cows has nothing to offer. The nine-year-old sorely misses his parents who work in the city. When grandpa has to sell a calf, the clever grandson tries everything to prevent the separation of mother and child. A soulful cry for love in times of capitalism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/b2deeae6-083a-4bc3-873e-805501502d14/the+glowing+man.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - THE GLOWING MAN Runtime 29:40 3 p.m. March 23 - Local Block II 6:15 p.m. March 23 - Sci-Fi Block After discovering his friend from the military has committed suicide, special agent Joe Colder spirals down a path of paranoia and conspiracy, opening wounds from a buried past. Not rated: Adult themes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/8af085bc-d759-43eb-8bc1-21a2cb3e5859/Retreated.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - RETREATED Hating Tom Planks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/0ff89992-4c5a-476c-8d4f-8b98b857da8e/what%27s+on+tonight.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - WHAT’S ON TONIGHT Morbus Opus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/43467124-60e9-4915-8456-f298a5c26966/the+whispers.jpeg narrative shorts over 10 - THE WHISPERS Runtime 13:57 12 p.m. March 23 - International Block II Iranian film with subtitles. A few hours after their first meeting at a party, a woman and a man are lying next to each other. Not rated: Adult themes https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/new-page-76 daily 0.75 2019-02-23 https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/films-2022 daily 0.75 2023-02-10 https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/doc-features daily 0.75 2024-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/22c6aa59-fea9-4d51-8555-dac350c750ce/The+butterfly+people.jpeg Documentary Features - THE BUTTERFLY PEOPLE Documentary Feature 3:15 p.m. Saturday March 23 - Screen II Runtime - 57:19 “The Butterfly People” is an investigation into the phenomenon that took place in the Joplin Tornado of 2011, where many children reported sightings of what they described as butterflies, which helped them in some way. The documentary involves third-person and first-person accounts, as well as some angel expert opinions. What does all of this mean? That is for you to decide! This FishXpresions Film in association with Great Wonders Productions features Country Music Recording Artist, Tracy Lawrence, and his song, “Butterfly”, which was inspired by these events and Dueling Hearts with their song, “Butterflies & Angels”, written ten years before the tornado. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/26420040-1e98-4d15-ba97-5fedf096e0d6/to+the+zero+line.jpeg Documentary Features - TO THE ZERO LINE Documentary Feature from Ukraine 10:10 a.m. Sunday March 24 - Screen I Runtime - 2:27:00 In war, the mind gets focused on the essence of life. Family, friends, food, heritage, what you'll fight for, what you might die to keep. The choices one makes each morning when the sun rises. To The Zero Line takes place during a time of war, during the full scale invasion of a European country, Ukraine. At stake are the hospitals, churches, music, art, children, pregnant women, expectant fathers, against a force determined to murder all of it. Genocide. You experience the perpetual cycle of life of the invaded, the birth of two children, a wedding, death, the loss of a loved one, Soldiers in battle on the zero line, and back in the cities, towns and villages each person has his or her own personal zero line. You experience people from outside the country flooding in to help in what ways they can. Each adding a small part to a big puzzle. If you're in the UK, USA, Germany or France, you might ask yourself, How am I so different? What would I do if death comes knocking on my door or my parents' door or my school door or my church's door. The film is an opportunity to think for yourself. Everybody in life is going to the Zero Line. The point of contact with your worst fears. Where the enemy is. Horrible hours, and brutal seconds. Where you need true friends and your best moments. https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/2019-winners daily 0.75 2022-03-29 https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/2019-festival-info daily 0.75 2020-02-12 https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/couples daily 0.75 2024-02-22 https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/2022winners daily 0.75 2022-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/506c8a2c-0974-42b0-9b9b-e9bd3bcd7103/IMG_9259.jpg 2022 Winners! Debbie Diesel poses for a photo with her Best Local Supporting Actress award while festival director Tisha Swart-Entwistle sneaks in for a photo bomb during the 2022 First City Film Festival Soiree and award night March 25 at the Riverfront Community Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/506c8a2c-0974-42b0-9b9b-e9bd3bcd7103/IMG_9259.jpg 2022 Winners! Debbie Diesel poses for a photo with her Best Local Supporting Actress award while festival director Tisha Swart-Entwistle sneaks in for a photo bomb during the 2022 First City Film Festival Soiree and award night March 25 at the Riverfront Community Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/heartland-student-shorts daily 0.75 2024-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/1539193646465-PBHT95TO404TKCGTU81M/44443952052_bef237bd6d_k.jpg Heartland Student Shorts Student filmmakers pose with local filmmaker Caleb Vetter (far left) and Ben Schatzel (far right) after the First City Student Short screenings and awards March 22, 2018. 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- Director Level The Director level of sponsorship is $1,000 and includes: 1/4 page color logo/ad in the festival program, logo in the festival trailer, logo on the festival website (with a link to the business website where applicable), social media promotion, 2 VIP passes and the opportunity for an advertisement or sample placement in the VIP gift bags. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/3edd032e-fb18-425b-9e55-743f0f2eb97a/film+reels+bw.png Become a Sponsor! - Feature Level The Feature level of sponsorship is $1,500 and includes: 1/2 page color ad/logo in the festival program, logo in the festival trailer, logo on the festival website (with a link to the business website where applicable), social media promotion, 2 VIP passes and the opportunity for an advertisement or sample placement in the VIP gift bags. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/2e8ffe2a-1d84-4a3f-9ab5-7ba107e9a6b5/popcorn+bw.png Become a Sponsor! - Cameo Level The Cameo level of sponsorship is $150 and includes: Your name or a black and white logo in the festival program, business or individual name in the festival trailer, business or individual name on the festival website (with a link to the business website where applicable), social media promotion and 1 VIP pass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/1b035655-c5e0-481a-968d-0c70e3811d96/tickets+bw.png Become a Sponsor! - Audience Level The Audience level of sponsorship is $250 and includes: Your name or a black and white logo in the festival program, business or individual name in the festival trailer, logo on the festival website (with a link to the business website where applicable), social media promotion, 1 VIP pass and the opportunity for an advertisement or sample placement in the VIP gift bags. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/7d4c0a4f-c045-43a3-9e89-9f923ba3f491/clapboard+bw.png Become a Sponsor! - Director Level The Director level of sponsorship is $1,000 and includes: 1/4 page color logo/ad in the festival program, logo in the festival trailer, logo on the festival website (with a link to the business website where applicable), social media promotion, 2 VIP passes and the opportunity for an advertisement or sample placement in the VIP gift bags. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/928e80dc-99af-4c8e-b268-aa8103ff7690/film+camera+bw.png Become a Sponsor! - Premiere Level The Premiere level of sponsorship is $2,000 and includes: Full page color ad/logo in the festival program, logo in the festival trailer, logo on the festival website (with a link to the business website where applicable), social media promotion, 4 VIP passes, the opportunity for an advertisement or sample placement in the VIP gift bags, a stand alone ad/trailer before select screenings and the opportunity for a sponsor/info table at VIP events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/21c7c679-b16e-4bd6-aa6a-3f795e3ed281/box+office.png Become a Sponsor! - Box Office Level The Box Office level of sponsorship is $500 and includes: Color logo in the festival program, logo in the festival trailer, logo on the festival website (with a link to the business website where applicable), social media promotion, 2 VIP passes and the opportunity for an advertisement or sample placement in the VIP gift bags. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/0fee6774-2995-4ef1-8904-18dcb982b070/award+bw.png Become a Sponsor! - Presenting Level The Presenting level of sponsorship is $2,000 and includes: Full page color ad/logo in the festival program, logo in the festival trailer, logo on the festival website (with a link to the business website where applicable), social media promotion 2 VIP passes, the opportunity for an advertisement or sample placement in the VIP gift bags, a stand alone ad/trailer before select screenings and the opportunity for a sponsor/info table at VIP events. https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/2023-films daily 0.75 2023-03-02 https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/2022-festival-info daily 0.75 2023-02-10 https://www.firstcityfilmfest.com/official-after-parties-2024 daily 0.75 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ff67bd46c3c4afb8a7ea1e/b9d1fe38-ebf8-4256-879f-9cc558971ccc/11thworth+Station+brew+house.jpg Official After Parties 2024 What do you do when you don’t want the party to end? 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