KINO Short Film Festival
April 25 - April 26
Celebrate the art of short filmmaking at the 25th KINO Short Film Festival! This year’s event will feature screenings, filmmaker Q&As, hands-on workshops, and more at venues located throughout historic downtown Moscow, April 25 – 26. For a full schedule of events and ticket/pass information, visit www.kinofilmfest.org.
Friday, April 25
3 p.m. | Afternoon Shorts | Mikey’s Gyros, 527 S. Main St. Free Event! An eclectic mix of short films in Moscow’s favorite gyro joint.
7 p.m. | Short Film Showcase | Kenworthy Theatre, 508 S. Main St. Join us for the best short films from the Pacific Northwest, followed the presentation of short film awards.
9:30 p.m. | Filmmakers Reception | Kenworthy Speakeasy. For filmmakers and festival pass holders only.
Saturday, April 26
10 a.m. – Noon | Filmmaking Workshops. Open to visiting filmmakers, festival passholders, and UI FTV Students
The Art of the Pitch | ED 443. Join screenwriter and producer Jake Thornton (The Princess) to learn about making successful pitches in the film and television industry.
Lighting Demo | RTV Studio. Michael Notar of Shutterworks Rentals will demo advanced lighting gear.
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Filmmaking Workshops. Open to visiting filmmakers, festival passholders, and UI FTV Students.
Directing | ED 443. Join filmmaker and Trailblazer Award recipient Megan Griffiths for a masterclass in directing for film and television.
Audio & Sound Recording | RTV Studio. Sound recordist Adam Terrell leads a workshop on professional sound recording.
4 p.m. | The Snail Hunters | Kenworthy Theatre, 508 S. Main St. A team of intrepid biologists from the University of Idaho travels to the Galápagos Islands to discover the key to coexistence and solve the Earth’s biodiversity crisis. But they aren’t studying the iconic tortoises or blue-footed boobies on this storied archipelago—they are Snail Hunters, studying a more unlikely critter in the crucible of evolution.
7:30 p.m. | Featured Film & Trailblazer Award Presentation | Kenworthy Theatre, 508 S. Main St. Join us to celebrate the work of Megan Griffiths, this year’s recipient of the Trailblazer Award, honoring contributions to filmmaking in the Pacific Northwest. Watch one of Ms. Griffiths’ recent films, followed by Q&A and the presentation of the Trailblazer Award.
9:30 p.m. | KINO After Party | Hunga Dunga Brewing Co. | 333 N. Jackson St. For filmmakers and festival pass holders only.