The third annual 815HORTS: A 5HORT Film Festival returns one of the largest and best equipped sound stages in the Midwest. This year's program is highlighted by an expanded two-day format featuring four guest speakers, various short film screening blocks, the 2024 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour, and much more!

Schedule of Events:

Friday, December 13, 2024
6 pm - Doors Open
6:30 pm - 815HORTS Opening Screening Block
8 pm - 5HORT Talk Interview and Q&A featuring Edgar Barens, Oscar nominated filmmaker
Moderated by Peter Hawley, director of Illinois Film Office
9 pm - 5HORT After-Party (one hour) at City Stage Studios

Saturday, December 14, 2024
10:30 am - Doors Open
11 am - 5HORT Panel - "How to Raise Money to Make a Film...or Make a Film When You Have No Money" featuring Edgar Barens and Colleen Griffen, award-winning indie filmmaker
12:15 pm- 5HORT Luncheon (light F&B)
1 pm - 5HORT Panel 2 - "Filmmaking That Gets Seen -- and Screened!"
featuring Madison Egan, Tribeca Festival shorts programmer
2 pm - 5HORT Break
3 pm - 815HORTS Screening Block 2
5 pm- 2024 Sundance Shorts Tour Screening
7 pm - 815HORTS Final Screening
9 pm - 5HORT Awards and Closing Remarks
9:15 pm - 5HORT After-Party at City Stage Studios

Date: December 13-14, 2024

Location: City Stage Studios, 821 1st Ave Rockford, IL 61104

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