From: thewildbunchfilmfestival@gmail.com
Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2023 7:55 AM
Subject: 8th Annual Four Day Int'l Wild Bunch Film Festival In Tucson Oct 26-29

 

8th Annual Four Day Int'l Wild Bunch Film Festival In Tucson Oct 26-29

Filmmakers, writers and more converge on Tucson to celebrate the 8th Annual Film Festival and the western lifestyle.

The 8th Annual Int'l Wild Bunch Film Festival rides into Tucson with its largest attendance to date. It will be held once again at the Galaxy Theatres located at 100 S. Houghton Rd. 

 

 

This year the festival is proud to present the 2nd annual Robert Shelton Award. It will be presented by a Shelton family member to a person or business that has played or is playing a key role in helping bring filmmaking to Southern Arizona. Robert Shelton was the founder of Old Tucson Studios and a longtime advocate for the Southern Arizona movie industry. The Charlie LeSueur and Jerry Vance awards will also be presented along with many others, including a few surprises! Festival hours are Thurs 2 to 9pm, Fri 3 to 10pm, Sat 10am to 10pm & Sun 10am to 4:30pm.

 

"Some of the films we're screening were filmed in southern Arizona at western movie locations such as Old Tucson, Mescal movie set, Harkers Museum & Movie Set and Gammons Gulch. And some of the filmmakers are flying in from Spain, Canada, Germany, and the UK. And several films were made at Buggy Barn It's a very exciting time for everyone", Film Festival director Rock Whitehead says.

 

The film schedule has over 60 films that will screen over the four day event, with some films including well-known actors and entertainers.

 

On Saturday from 12pm to 1pm there is a Special Writer's Q&A for screenwriters, manuscripts, TV pilots, poetry, etc., hosted by Aurora LaRay. She will also be entertaining us at the festivals Kick-Off Party on Thursday Oct 26th at RJ's Frozen Cactus at 5769 E Speedway Blvd starting at 9pm.  

 

The festival all culminates Sunday afternoon with the festival's big award show that will be in the larger DFX Theatre from 5:30 to 7pm. Hosted by Bobbi Jeen, Rowdy and Jim Olson from Western Trading Post.

 

The festival's AFTER-PARTY hosted by Saguaro Corners at 3750 S Old Spanish Trail from 7:30pm to 10pm. Great Food & Drinks, and entertainment by the 'Midnight Ryders'.

 

The Wild Bunch Film Festival details and tickets are located at http://www.thewildbunchfilmfestival.com  Tickets can also be purchased at the Galaxy Theatre's festival screening room during festival hours. There is a price increase if purchased at the door. If you have any questions you can email thewildbunchfilmfestival@gmail.com or you can text or call 702-327-0331.

 

 

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