THE GR FILM FEST IGNITES THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 20TH.
2024 FESTIVAL
September 20th-22nd
Our 2024 Merch is here! Purchase your T-shirt with this year’s selections on the back for $25
Celebrate all WEEKEND long!
Catch our premiere screening! Meet us afterwards at the B.O.B for a fun evening of mingling with other filmmakers and creative minds. Free entry for filmmakers who submitted a film! *Must RSVP
OPENING NIGHT | $10 @ Studio Park
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST
24 HR FILM CHALLENGE - Win CASH!
Calling all aspiring Spielbergs! Think you can write, shoot, edit, and submit a mini-masterpiece in just 24 hours? Join the Grand Rapids Film Festival's fourth 24-Hour Micro Film Challenge at GRTV Studio. Grab your team (it's allowed!), unleash your creativity, and race the clock. Screen your film on September 22nd – fame (and cash prizes!) await!
Start time: 9am
Location: 711 Bridge St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Register now for $40 or $50 at the door.
Upcoming Workshops
Saturday, September 21st
Cinema Camera Workshop: Saturday 9/21
Hosted by: GR Community Media Center
Join us at GRTV for a crash course in cinema camera techniques. Participants will get hands-on training with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6k and the DJI Ronin 4D gimbal camera.
Time: 10 - 12pm @GRCMC
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Film Financing & Grant Writing: Saturday 9/21
Hosted by Tamarra Campbell of the Michigan Film Alliance
Perfect for participants who are looking to fund a project, program, or personal development goal. Attendees will learn how to write award-winning grant proposals and discover the best resources for finding grants.
Time 12:30-2pm @ Muse SE
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SCREENINGS
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST
Watch the big screen all day! Catch a dazzling array of films at two convenient locations: the historic Wealthy Theatre and the trendy Muse. Dive into a cinematic adventure – doors open at 11am!
Locations: Wealthy Theatre & Muse
* Filmmakers get 2 free weekend passes and 50% off additional passes
SCREENINGS & AWARDS
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND
The Wealthy Theatre continues its film screenings today! Catch a day full of movies followed by an exciting awards ceremony at Brewery Vivant. Winners for Best Film, Short Film, Music Video, Commercial, and 1-Minute Micro Film will be announced!
Screenings at Wealthy Theatre 11 am - 4:30 pm
Filmmakers Q&A’s at 1:30pm & 4pm
Micro Film Challenge Screening & Live Judging 5:30-6:30 pm
Awardshow at Brewery Vivant 7-9 pm
Awards Location: Brewery Vivant
We’ll See you There!