2008 Festival Information

Event Venues

Festival History

The Chatham Film Club Announces Plans to Buy the Crandell Theatre
Can you even imagine Chatham without the Crandell? Help preserve our historic theatre. Learn more about the Crandell Legacy Campaign. (The Chatham Film Club is a "501(c)3 not for profit organization which makes all donations to the capital campaign tax deductible.)

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Announcing: Young Filmmakers Contest Winners!
First Prize Age 15 & under - Harley Muller,11, from Catskill, NY, with co-collaborators the Children's Media Project, ages 9-13. The Burrito from Mars is a painstakingly created clay animation of a mutant ninja burrito and his experiences in a random city on planet Earth. 3:30 minutes.
First Prize Age 16-20 - Andrew Boyce, 18, Great Barrington, MA. Goodnight Ella is a beautifully filmed snapshot of a girl's life, consisting of the relationships she has and the prospect of getting into college. 18 min
Both films will be screened Sunday, 10:30 AM, High School Film Project Program, with filmmakers present.

Last Minute Addition to Saturday's Lineup
"Man From Earth" was just acquired by FilmColumbia. The screening will be held Saturday, October 18 at 8:00pm at the Morris Memorial. Click here to learn more about this exciting new film.

Check Out Our Outstanding 2008 Schedule. Four Days of Exceptional Cinematic Storytelling
This year’s festival unfolds with award-winning screenings and sneak previews. Click here for the complete schedule of films and events.

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