THANKS SIDEWALK!

I , myself, have only been to one film festival...Sidewalk. But, from talking to filmmakers from all over the country this weekend who have been to dozens of festivals over the years it is clear that Sidewalk Film Festival is truly a wonderful example of how a festival should be conducted.


The slug this year, "Film For The People" really does capture the perception experienced filmmakers (the ones that I spoke with - which amounted to about 6 from out of town) have of Sidewalk and its' character as compared to othe festival experiences they have had. Repeatedly, filmmakers would be impressed with the accessiblity and hospitality that Sidewalk Staff and volunteers empowered to all participants of this weekend's event. They would describe other festivals as being a little more selective as to who could see what movies and how. Whereas, with Sidewalk, a festival goer could move about as they please, on foot, with no pretense; even leaving a block in the midddle to catch another show if seating was available. For the filmmakers, they were also pleased with the fashion in which they were hosted whereby transportation from event to event, screening to screening and hotel to hotel was carefully coordinated so that they could really enjoy the entirety of the weekend without complication.

THANKS SIDEWALK!!!