The Alhambra Theatre Film Festival April 6th – 9th 2017

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The Alhambra Theatre is pleased to announce the third annual ‘The Alhambra Theatre Film Festival’ (TATFF), to be held April 6-9, 2017 in Evansville, IN to raise awareness and money for the restoration of our Theatre while celebrating quality, independent films from across America and the world.

The Alhambra Theatre Film Festival is an opportunity for independent filmmakers to share their work and vision with our audience. Through this commitment, we will screen award-winning films from all over the world (Sundance, Slamdance, BAFTA, Nashville, etc.) and will be proud to provide Evansville and the region with the highest quality film festival.

Thursday April 6th begins with the red carpet walk at 6 p.m. At 7:00 p.m. the film festival starts with a selection of short films.  2017 BAFTA winner, “A Love Story”  will kick off the film festival, followed by “A Lotta Life”, “Welcome April”, “A Whole World for  a Little World”, “Cavities”, “Born Again”, “Out of My Mind”, “The Prisoner of Perdition”, the world premiere of “Shades of Scarlet”, and “Lattie”.  A party follows at Bokeh Lounge.

On Friday April 7th, The Alhambra Theatre Film Festival will continue at the new Doubletree Hilton hotel in downtown Evansville. Doors will open at 3 p.m. with films starting at 4 p.m. It is student day at the film festival, high school and college students can attend for free with a valid student id. The evening concludes with a party at Fidel’s Bourbon Bar and Cigar Lounge.

On Saturday April 8th more public film viewing opportunities occur and panels will give guests the chance to meet and ask questions of established producers, directors, composers, actors and more. The Alhambra Theatre Film Festival awards event will take place at 8:15pm.  Saturday night’s Gala party will be hosted at Casa Finale by Kirk and Sherry Wright.

On Sunday April 9th we will be showcasing this year’s festival award winner. The closing event of this year’s festival is the start of our Film Series, which will showcase independent films throughout the year.  The TATFF Film Series is collaborating with Showplace Cinemas as well as our many Festival sponsors including Old National Bank, WIKY 104, Stella Artois, and 44 News.  For more information and/or questions, visit our website.

Website: www.thealhambratheatrefilmfestival.com or

Contact Festival Director Malcolm Cook at 812-455-5408 or malcolmwcook1@gmail.com