Tickets are now on sale for the fifth edition of the Abbotsford Film Festival.
The event runs on Oct. 4 and 5 at The Reach Gallery Museum.
The 19-plus event will feature screenings of short films, documentaries, Q&A's and music over the two nights of activity.
Opening night features a selection of short films that shine a light on stories of struggle and perseverance. After the intermission will be a selection of dark comedies and surreal animations.
The closing night sees the premiere screening of the in competition 48-hour films, created as part of the 48-hour film event, followed by awards including the $1,000 "Best 48 Hour Film" award, presented by Musora, and the $500 "Audience Choice Award", presented by Tourism Abbotsford. After the screenings there will be music + mingling outside to close the festival.
The full schedule is:
Friday October 4th
- 6 p.m. – Doors Open
- 6:30 p.m. – Spotlight Short Films
- 7:45 p.m. – Cult Films
- 9 p.m. – Music/Mingling
Saturday October 5th
- 6 p.m. – Doors Open
- 6:30 p.m. – 48 Hour Film Screenings
- 8:30 p.m. – Awards
- 9 p.m. – Music/Mingling
Craft beer, wine and refreshments will be available both nights with food available during intermissions.
For more information on the event, visit abbotsfordfilmfestival.com.
