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Our inaugural programming will showcase a variety of innovative narrative features, thought provoking documentaries, concert films and a stunning shorts program.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
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FRIDAY OCT 6
THE FOUNDRY THEATER
Opening Events
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Fred Armisen LIVE: 'Comedy For Musicians
But Everyone Is Welcome'
4:00p - 6:00p
Live performance by Actor / Musician Fred Armisen
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OPENING NIGHT PARTY
'Taking Back Groove' screening + Appearance by Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan
7:00p - 11:00p
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'Taking Back The Groove' + Q & A with Director Celia Aniskovich, Musician Richie Weeks and Executive Producer Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan. Open Bar 7-8, DJ's and snacks provided.
SATURDAY OCT 7
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THE LITTLE ART THEATER
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11:00a - 1:00p
Have You Got It Yet?:
The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
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1:45p - 3:45p
Rather + Q&A with Co-Producer Taylor Wildenhaus
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4:45p - 6:45p
Only Lovers Left Alive
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SPECIAL EVENT
8:00p - 10:30p
32 Sounds: An Immersive Headphones Experience + Q&A with Director Sam Green
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THE FOUNDRY THEATER
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11:00a - 1:00p
Madly + Q&A with Producer
Eric Mahoney​
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1:45p - 3:45p
Fancy Dance
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SPECIAL EVENT
5:00p - 7:00p
Fred Armisen Live: A Conversation
About Music & Comedy
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SPECIAL EVENT
8:00p - 10:30p
A 40 Year Retrospective of Guided
by Voices: 'Watch Me Jumpstart"
+ Q & A with Director Banks Tarver
Films & Special Events
CROME YELLOW SPRINGS
12:00p - 5:00p
FREE Julia Reichert Retrospective Exhibit
SUNDAY OCT 8
Films
THE LITTLE ART THEATER
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11:00a - 1:00p
Short Films Program + Q & A with
Steve Zahn, Steven Bognar, Stephen
Michael Simon
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1:45p - 3:45p
We Are Fugazi From Washington, D.C.
+ Zoom Q & A with Guy Picciotto
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4:30p - 6:30p
Citizen Sleuth
+ Q&A with subject Emily Nestor
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THE FOUNDRY THEATER
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11:00a - 1:00p
The Secret Art of Human Flight
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1:30p - 3:15p
The Cave of Adullum
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4:30p - 6:30p
32 Sounds
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CROME YELLOW SPRINGS
12:00p - 5:00p
FREE Julia Reichert Retrospective Exhibit
MISSION
Known for its rich history in the arts and influenced by other small towns having culturally significant film festivals, the YSFF aims to create an exceptional annual film festival in Yellow Springs. Centralized in the heart of the village, the festival will be a 3-day, walkable experience for attendees to take in new and interesting cinema, engage with some of their favorite filmmakers / artists, share good food, live music, attend special events and interact with all the village has to offer.
UNIQUE LOCATION
Yellow Springs is centrally located near 3 large metropolitan areas, all less than one hour away. A population of 5 million residents live within a 60-mile radius.
DONATE NOW!
YSFF has partnered with
The Yellow Springs Community Foundation,
a 501(c)(3) organization so all donations to the festival are tax deductible!
ERIC MAHONEY,
FOUNDER / PROGRAMMER
Eric Mahoney is a director / producer whose debut documentary, North Dixie Drive was called, "A perfect cinematic piece of cultural anthropology" by director Jim Jarmusch. He produced the global anthology film, Madly which won Best Actress at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival. Most recently he directed and produced the documentary, Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero which premiered at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival. In addition to his film work Eric hosted the Kon-tiki Podcast, a show dedicated to interviewing prominent artists, musicians and filmmakers to talk about their favorite movies. Eric also runs Sonic Springs Booking, a Yellow Springs based entertainment company bringing national music and comedy acts to the Dayton / YS area.
IAN JACOBS,
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Ian Jacobs is a producer, film / video editor, creative director and musician living in New York City. His cuts and credits have aired on VICELAND, Travel Channel, MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, HBO, New York Film Festival and Discovery Channel. Recently Ian produced and edited the feature documentary film, Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero (World Premiere SXSW ‘19). He's also spent over 20 years booking and promoting festivals, events and concerts in conjunction with a number of large scale booking agencies as well as his own musical project, Monograms.
Advisors.
YSFF has an incredibly talented and knowledgeable team of advocates, from local business owners to award winning filmmakers. These advisory members are helping to ensure its success in every aspect.
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Steven Bognar
Academy Award Winning Director & Producer
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Jeannamarie Cox
Executive Director, Yellow Springs Community Foundation
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Libby Ballengee
Talent Buyer & Promoter, The Brightside
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Malte Von Matthiessen
Advocate
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Angel Cheng
Multimedia Producer / Communications Executive
VENUES / PARTNERS
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