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New Bedford Film Festival presents Sinister Cinema. A celebration of New England's most spine-chilling short films!
Welcome Reception
We invite you to our opening reception! Light snacks and beverages will be available. Browse otherworldy artwork at Gallery X, take a photo at our custom backdrop, and chat with the featured filmmakers. A selection of local vendors and freebies from the films will be offered.
5 PM - 6:30 PM, Gallery X (Main Gallery)
SFX Workshop - TICKETS NEEDED
Have you ever wanted to learn how to create a gnarly scar or wound? Now is your chance! Join us for a hands-on workshop with master SFX artist Paola Cucurullo. ALL experience levels are welcome. In this class, you’ll follow along as Paola walks you through how to create a wound, blood, and all. Wow, friends, at a Halloween party or begin your journey into the SFX movie world!
5 PM - 6 PM, Gallery X (Downstairs Gallery)
Spirit of Halloween | Short Film Block #1
These bone-chilling short films are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! This block is for thrill seekers whose favorite spot is on the edge of their seats.
Films screening in Spirit of Halloween are:
Within the Walls
The Witch on Bridge St
First Born
Pictures on the Wall
Face Off
Lunar Dark
Only Me on TV
Sound of Fear
Frankenskin
Sunday Dinner
Filmmaker Q&A to follow.
6:30vPM - 7:30 PM, Gallery X (Main Gallery)
Fright Night | Short Film Block #2
Be prepared to check under your bed tonight. Our Fright Night short film block is screening the best (and scariest) New England horror.
Films screening in Fright Night are:
Padre Nuestro
A Grim Descendant
44
The Disappearance of Lara Stanley
Sleepy Head
New Born
The Evil Unleashed
Ouchie
Inside the Walls
The Text
Writers Block
Filmmaker Q&A to follow.
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Gallery X (Main Gallery)
After-Party at PLAY Aracade
Follow us to PLAY Arcade for an after-party! PLAY is a chocked bar-cade with nostalgic arcade games, craft cocktails, and karaoke. Let's keep the good haunts going!
9:30 PM - 11 PM, PLAY Aracade (34 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740)
Parking
Street parking is available on William St. for FREE after 6 p.m. Additional parking is available at the City Hall lot next to Steeple Playhouse (on the corner of William St and N 6th St). Only park in metered spots; plaque spots are reserved.
Event Details
Gallery X is handicap accessible. Please let NBFF voulenteer know if you need assistance. Bathrooms avaible on-site.
There may be content shown that is inappropriate/frightening for children. We caution families and encourage anyone to step out if needed.