FREE Horror and Animation Film Fest today in Niagara Buffalo New York

Hello NMR Readers!

I am excited to share that today the NCCC Video and Animation Film Festival will be showing two of my horror films - The Pearl of Tia Maria Magdelena and Murder Zone. The Pearl of Tia Maria Magdelena is a Finalist for the Horror Film category. Check it out today! I will see you there!

Musically yours,

Sabrina Peña Young

More info: http://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/ncccfilmfestival/

Saturday, May 6th, 2017
The NCCC Digital Media Department and Animation Department are proud to co-host our very own 2017 NCCC Film & Animation Festival--open to all ages and all levels of expertise! Finalists will be notified May 1st. The Screenings and Award Ceremony will take place on May 6th at Niagara County Community College, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, NY 14132. Support local art, share your best works and join in on the fun—hope to see you there!

$200 cash for 1st Prize winners in each category: documentary, comedy, drama, music video, experimental, animation, horror and best high school student video.

Time: 11:30am – 4:15pm

Schedule

11:30 Doors Open / Registration Table Opens (F Lobby)

12:00 – 4:00 Film Screenings: (F-148, F-149, F-150, F151)

1:00 – 1:45 Animation Keynote Speaker: Signe Baumane (Auditorium)

2:00 – 2:45 Filmmakers Forum Panel Discussion (Auditorium)

3:00 – 3:45 Film Keynote Speaker: Greg Lamberson (Auditorium)

The Awards Ceremony will be held at 4:00pm.

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