3rd Annual
Norwalk Film Festival
JANUARY 20-22, 2023

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Our Venues

WALL STREET THEATER

71 Wall Street

Originally opened in 1914 as The Regent, the theatre, which is part of the Wall Street Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places, underwent an extensive renovation re-opening in 2017 as a performance venue with a 690 seating capacity, and 1,000 standing room.

SPACECAT BREWING
COMPANY
57 Chestnut Street

Spacecat is a 4800 sqft space, located in the historic J. & J. Cash textiles mill in South Norwalk. From esteemed Head Brewer Roger Krackow, Spacecat's beer is a reflection of tradition, passion, and unchecked creativity. From the 1700 sqft taproom, enjoy wrap-around views into manufacturing space.

NORWALK PUBLIC LIBRARY
1 Belden Avenue

The Norwalk Public Library System, founded in 1879, provides open access to diverse resources, and is the information and cultural center for Norwalk citizens and businesses.

  • FRIDAY: OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION

    SPACECAT BREWING COMPANY
    57 Chestnut Street, SoNo
    Friday, January 20
    7 - 9 pm

  • SATURDAY & SUNDAY

    • Film Screenings & Director Q &A at The Wall Street Theater

    • Panel Discussions at the Norwalk Library

    • Happy Hour at the Wall Street Theater‘s Lobby Bar

    • Standing Ovation Award presentation at The Wall Street Theater

    • Discounts at Wall Street area restaurants: Coals & Alma Bistro

TICKETS

SATURDAY PROGRAM: JANUARY 21
(Films listed alphabetically in blocks)

  • ANIMATED SHORTS

    10 - 11 am
    Wall Street Theater

    Cool for You
    Directed by
    Sheren Strausberg

    Midas
    Directed by
    Ben Meyer, Mav Vitale,
    Lisa Qingyi Liu

    The Interrogation
    Directed by
    Marisa Cohen, Peter Issac Alexander

    The Red Bond
    Directed by
    Imad Jack Karam

    Thou Shalt Dance
    Directed by
    Abtin Yaghmaian

    Up in Smoke
    Directed by
    Ernie Berger

    Films

  • STUDENT SHORTS

    11 am - 1 pm
    Wall Street Theatre

    And A Happy New Year
    Directed by
    Pier Simon Magnifico

    Banana Split
    Directed by
    Shannon Faith Geoffrey

    Concessions
    Directed by
    Christopher Thompson

    Getaway
    Directed by
    Michael Joseph Gilbertie

    How To Tie A Tie
    Directed by
    Jimmy Cork

    McCarthy 21
    Directed by
    Caleb Morgan

    PB&J
    Directed by
    Marco Cadavieco

    Prom Night
    Directed by
    Carolin Harvey

    Public Hazard
    Directed by
    Agustina Aranda

    Stan
    Directed by
    Annalise Woolford

    Sugar
    Directed by
    Luc Yokoi

    Films

  • CONNECTICUT SHORTS

    Nature & Thrills
    1 - 3 pm
    Wall Street Theater

    Corpse Flower
    Directed by Spencer Coriaty, Jose Rivera

    K2TOG
    Directed byAri Veach

    Kissing Kerouac
    Directed by Molly Chiffer

    Sanctify
    Directed by Jesse Torres

    Surabhi: The Journey of the Sacred Cow
    Directed by Tim Frosina

    Films

  • STUDENT & PROFESSIONAL MIXER


    1- 2 pm
    Norwalk Library

    An opportunity for students and young professionals to mingle and talk shop with established veterans in film and television.

    Panel

  • PANEL: NAVIGATING FILM FESTIVALS

    Panel Discussion
    2 - 3 pm
    Norwalk Library

    Led by Producer/Director Larry Locke.

    Featuring: filmmaker Sherene Strausberg, Bridgeport Film Festival founder, Jason Coombs, and Peekskill Film Festival organizer, Carol Bash.

    A panel highlighting the challenges and excitement of the film festival circuit, offering stories, best practices, and tips on getting your film seen by the most eyes.

    Panel

  • PANEL: CREATIVE CASTING

    Creative Casting
    3 - 3:45 pm

    Norwalk Public Library

    Led by Director Alex Morsanutto

    Featuring Casting Director Andy Roth

    This discussion will focus on both on-camera and voiceover casting, discussing tips and tricks to get the right actor for the piece and featuring some of the most accomplished NYC casting directors.

    Panel

  • DOCUMENTARY SHORTS

    3 -5 pm
    Wall Street Theater

    #Hiplet
    Directed by Sonia Machado-Hines

    A Single Affliction
    Directed by
    Lauren Stevens

    Beech Leaf Disease in Connecticut
    Directed by Kyle Kranich

    Mary Anne
    Directed by Jillian Noyes

    Rice Connections
    Directed by
    Ee T. Lim

    Similar Kind
    Directed by
    Shannon Nasution

    Toxic Faucets
    Directed by
    Hannah Gearan

    Films

  • HAPPY HOUR!

    5 - 6 pm
    Wall Street Theater Lobby Bar

  • NARRATIVE SHORTS

    6 - 8 pm
    Wall Street Theater

    Big Kids
    Director: Brendan Hickey

    Bon Voyage
    Directed by Anna Remus

    En Suite
    Directed by Geoffrey Cantor

    Hands
    Directed by Alex Frasse

    Just Text Me Back
    Directed by Cory Greenbaum

    Morning Shift
    Directed by Patrick Fitzsimmons

    Police Three
    Directed by Jimmy Lucarz

    Return to Sender
    Directed by Russell Goldman

    The Big Three Oh
    Directed by Emily Billig


    Films

  • FEATURE FILM (NARRATIVE)

    8 - 10 pm
    Wall Street Theater

    Oh Crappy Day
    Directed by Jon Lance Bacon

    Films
TICKETS

SUNDAY PROGRAM: JANUARY 22

(Films listed alphabetically in blocks)

  • MUSIC VIDEOS

    1 -2 pm
    Wall Street Theater

    Lacrimosa
    Directed by David Rosenmeyer, Rodrigo Aranjuelo

    JFK
    Directed by Stephen Emerick

    Miss Cantaloupe
    Directed by Justin Fargiano

    Nightmare
    Directed by Kolton Harris

    Only Believe
    Direced by William Cabaniss

    Secrets
    Directed by Bill Klages, Ben Drumm

    Speck on a Clover
    Directed by Jay Miles

    Films

  • PANEL: THE ART OF SCREENWRITING

    Panel Discussion
    1 - 2 pm
    Norwalk Library

    Led by Director Marge Costa,

    Featuring: Screenwriters Dusty Noval and Sharbari Ahmed

    This panel will focus on the experience of screenwriting: the inspiration, process, and culmination in creating winning screenplays and scripts.

    Panel

  • WORKSHOP: SOUND PRACTICES

    Sound Practices
    Great Audio on a Budget

    2 - 3 pm
    Norwalk Library

    with Audio Engineer and Re-Recording Mixer, Justin Matley

    This hands-on workshop will offer production and post-production tips and tricks to make your film sound great - before AND after the edit. Featuring equipment use and sound-saving tools.

    Panel

  • CONNECTICUT SHORTS

    Love & Fun
    2 - 4 pm
    Wall Street Theater

    Be Careful Out There
    Directed byStephen Emerick

    Broken Record
    Directed by Nick Aquilino

    Nothing is Going to Change
    Directed by Nicholas Burns

    Past Prologue
    Directed byBrian Russell

    Polybius
    Directed by Alex Rouleau

    Spin
    Directed byLisa Marie Tedesco

    The Colors of the Soul
    Directed by Jennifer Greco

    The Woodsman
    Directed by Kyle Kuchta

    Films

  • STANDING OVATION AWARD & CLOSE

    4 -5 pm
    Wall Street Theater Lobby Bar

    Oscar Guerra Presents 2022-23 NFF Standing Ovatoin Award to Brennyn Lark

  • FOREIGN FILMS

    5 - 7 pm
    Wall Street Theater

    Amputee
    Directed by Aga Rudel, Jamie Rhode

    My Partner Giraffe
    Directed by Salaheddin Noori

    Nazpari
    Directed by Mohammad Reza Mohammadi

    Nos Vemos Pronto
    Directed by Andrew Curtis Kirschenbaum

    The Discipline
    Prahas N

    Films

  • FEATURE FILM (DOCUMENTARY)

    7 -9 pm
    Wall Street Theater

    Hating Peter Tatchell
    Directed by Christopher Amos

    Films

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