The Smithfield Film Festival has been rescheduled! Please join us on Wednesday, March 24 at the Neuse Little Theatre to view our favorite films from the 2010 Film Festival program.
The Riverkeeper Film Festival celebrates its sixth year of showcasing some of the best in documentary and independent films from around the world. This coming January, Festival-goers will view French Academy Award nominated film Oktapodi, a short film about the adventure that ensues when an octopi couple is separated. Other films include Heather and Goliath, an inspiring documentary about a woman who puts her job on the line to protect her local river and Goldfish, the story of two girls, one mission and a lot of fish. These are just a few of the many independent and documentary films featured in the 2010 program.
Created in 2005, the Neuse Riverkeeper Film Festival has expanded its audience while maintaining a friendly, intimate atmosphere by selecting local community theater venues throughout the Neuse River basin.The January 2010 schedule includes screenings in the communities of Durham, Raleigh, Smithfield, Kinston, New Bern, Wilson and Oriental.Due to time constraints, the program selection will vary by venue.
If you are a filmmaker and would like to submit a film for review for a future Riverkeeper Film Festival screening, please contact Stephanie@neuseriver.org.