Film takes the center stage in Greenville this week

October 12, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The inaugural Reedy Reels Film Festival kicks off this week with 36 original films from independent filmmakers in a first of its kind event for the Upstate.

The lineup for the inaugural festival includes short films, feature films, animation, student films, and documentaries. More than 700 entries were submitted for the two-day event on October 16 and 17 at the CU-ICAR facility in Greenville. In addition, there will be an awards portion of the event, food trucks and opportunities to meet the filmmakers during the festival.

“The mission of Reedy Reels Film Festival is to showcase talented and independent filmmakers while diversifying Greenville’s cultural community through the art of film and independent film-making,” said Matt Foster, organizer of the festival.

Tickets for the festival can also be purchased at www.reedyreels.com. Tickets cost $55 for both days and $30 days for single-day entry. The Reedy Reels Film Festival is a non-profit organization that supports the education and appreciation of filmmaking.

 

About The Reedy Reels Film Festival

Reedy Reels is an independent film festival in Greenville, S.C. promoting the appreciation of the art of film-making while generating support for independent filmmakers in the Upstate. Learn more at www.reedyreels.com.