Everett Film Festival Next Weekend

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The 16th Annual Everett Film Festival is set for next Friday and Saturday night at the Everett Performing Arts Center in downtown Everett. In 1997 a group of visionary women banded together in the firm belief that the time had come for Everett and Snohomish County to experience quality international film in a festival setting.

With this idea in mind, the Everett Women’s Film Festival was born. The festival was dedicated to highlighting the strength, humor, and creativity of women through provocative and entertaining films. Over the years, the festival broadened its view to embrace not only films primarily crafted by women but also to present movies offering insight into the lives of women from various cultures, times and experiences as they meet the challenges of work, family, aging and love. With changing times, the name of the festival changed to the Everett Film Festival.

Even though the festival name has changed, the Everett Film Festival continues to offer engaging and thought-provoking films from around the country and across the globe with a unique look into the lives of women through documentaries, feature films, animations and film shorts. Here’s the lineup…

Friday February 8, 2013

6:00-7:15 pm Gala

7:20-7:25 Opening Remarks

7:25-7:30 Crumb Catchers by Katherine Rogers
A snack in the park can get out of control.

7:30-8:50 Somewhere Between directed by Linda Goldstein Knowlton
Follow the lives of four teenage girls adopted from China and learn how it is to be “Somewhere Between”. After the film, local families will share their adoption stories.

8:55-9:05 Break

9:10-10:05 The Legend of Pancho Barnes directed by Amanda Pope
Feature documentary of Florence “Pancho” Barnes, a tough and fearless aviatrix, competitor of Amelia Earhart, and Hollywood’s first female stunt pilot. Her story is largely unknown…until now.View website.

Saturday February 9, 2013

10:00 am Opening Remarks

10:10-11:30 Bag It directed by Suzan Beraza
An average guy resolves to stop using plastic bags. Little does he know this simple decision will completely change his life. View website.

11:40-12:10 Through the Eye of the Needle directed by Nina Shapiro-Perl.
Esther Nisenthal Krinitz depicts her remarkable story of survival during the holocaust through amazing works of fabric and fiber art.

12:15-12:45 Lunch

1:45 Brief Opening Remarks

1:45-2:00 Diggers directed by Cheryl Slean
Sometimes you need a little imagination to pass the time at work.

2:00-3:30 Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls directed by Leanne Pooley
You never know who the Topp Twins, Lynda and Jools, will be next. Two truly unique New Zealanders share their journey through comedy, music and activism.View website.

3:30-3:40 Break

3:40-3:50 The Wedding Gown Project directed by Donna Guthrie
One day, one dress and a lifetime of memories. For anyone who has been a bride or has known one.

3:50-5:15 Your Sister’s Sister directed by Lynn Shelton
Take two sisters, add a guy friend, mix in a little tequila, and you have a tender, comical and surprising brew. View website.

Everett Performing Arts Center 2710 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA

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