“Unity through Diversity through Film”
The 2019 Norwalk Film Festival was the debut of the festival as well as the city’s first official festival proudly endorsed by the City of Norwalk and The Connecticut Office of Film, Television & Digital Media.
The Festival was a full day of diverse and inclusive entertainment, featuring inspirational screenings, insightful filmmaker Q&A’s, interactive workshops, and a celebrity “Standing Ovation Award” recipient. With over 75% of films being Connecticut Film Festival Premieres.
(left to right) Rawlston Charles, Wendy Bodden (NFF), Colin Hosten (City Council), Alex Knopf (former Mayor of Norwalk)
Volunteers: Julia and Joe
Audience members listen to Ralston Charles as part of Q&A after watching the documentary Charlie's Records about Charles' and his Calypso record studio in New York City
Audience members watch the documentary Charlie's Records about Ralston Charles and his Calypso record studio in New York City
Audience members watch the documentary Charlie's Records about Ralston Charles and his Calypso record studio in New York City
Nate Pancione announces the film at Norwalk Community College during The Norwalk Film Festival
Standing Ovation Award Winner
Robin de Jesús
Claudia Connor (Pres. CT Institute for Refugees & Immigrants) with Directors Lara-Ann De Wet & Jackson Tisi
Audience at Documentary Feature "Charlie's Records"
Musician Jim Clark chatting with Rawlston Charles, featured in this biopic