Fayetteville Gets A First Look @ Film

Fayetteville Gets A First Look @ Film

On Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April 2, film projectors roll for two days showcasing the work of Arkansas filmmakers when FPL hosts a First Look @ Film event. During the event, amateur and professional filmmakers, exploring a breadth of subject matter in various narrative forms, will present and discuss their works with a general audience. Films are all family-friendly and fall into the categories of children, documentary, feature and short film.

“A team of local film community insiders and pundits have selected engaging films that offer a dramatic, privileged glimpse into filmmaking efforts in this neck of the woods,” said Justin Blum, First Look @ Film co-chair and FPL librarian. “So often independent filmmakers have trouble getting their work into the public eye and building a buzz behind it, which makes this First Look @ Film an especially appealing event since both novices and those experienced can meet and exchange ideas.”

“Our home-grown filmmakers are an eclectic group, which makes these screenings uniquely fascinating,” said Kelly Kirk, First Look @ Film co-chair and FPL librarian.

First Look @ Film is designed to be a safe haven and idea exchange for novice and experienced filmmakers. For the past year, the FPL Writers’ Center has offered screenwriting workshops and roundtable discussions that underscore the niche being established by the film industry in the area. Movies begin at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 1 (no fooling!) and 2:00 pm, Sunday, April 2, in the Walker Meeting Room. The movies and popcorn are free. Need more information? Check out faylib.org then see First Look @ Film, underneath News & Events. Or, call the reference desk, 479-571-2222 ext. 4450.

When: 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 1, 2006
2:00 pm, Sunday, April 2, 2006
Where: Fayetteville Public Library, Willard and Pat Walker Meeting Room
Speakers: First Look @ Film contributors

Take a First Look at the Work of Arkansas Film Makers

April marks the kickoff of the First Look series with a two-day film event. FPL is showcasing the work of Arkansas filmmakers, both amateur and professional, exploring a breadth of subject matter in various narrative forms. We put together a diverse team of local film community experts who will bring a dramatic, privileged glimpse at some engaging filmmaking efforts from your neck of the woods. Join us Saturday, April 1, at 2 pm and Sunday, April 2, at 2 pm for your first look at Arkansas film. We’ll see you at the movies! For more information call the Reference Department at 571-2222 ext. 4450.