provided to The Santiva Chronicle
BIG ARTS is excited to announce its highly anticipated Fall Film Festival, celebrating the work of critically acclaimed, Emmy-nominated filmmaker Andrew Rossi. Taking place over two days, Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16, 2024, the festival offers a unique opportunity to experience three of Rossi’s renowned documentaries and participate in exclusive Q&A sessions with the filmmaker himself.
Film screenings will be held in the stunning Christensen Performance Hall, known for its state-of-the-art sound and visual experience. The opening reception, dinner, and other special gatherings will take place throughout BIG ARTS beautiful facilities, providing guests with a chance to enjoy the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the island’s premier cultural venue.
Friday, November 15, 2024
· 6:00 PM: Opening reception featuring lite bites and a cash bar.
· 7:00 PM: Screening of The First Monday in May (2016), 90 minutes.
· Post-Screening: Q&A with Andrew Rossi.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
· 4:00 PM: Screening of Page One (2011), 92 minutes.
· 5:30 PM: Boxed dinner reception provided by Wickie’s Lighthouse Restaurant.
· 6:30 PM: Q&A with Andrew Rossi.
· 7:00 PM: Screening of The Andy Warhol Diaries, Season 1, Episode 1 (2022), 56 minutes.
· Post-Screening: Closing reception with coffee and dessert.
Tickets are on sale now for this exclusive event, and seating is limited. Don’t miss the chance to join an intimate group of film lovers and dive deep into the world of documentaries with Andrew Rossi. For more information, film trailers and to purchase tickets, visit bigarts.org/event/fall-film-festival/ or call the BIG ARTS box office at 239-395-0900.
The BIG ARTS Fall Film Festival is graciously sponsored by Dorothy and Seth Hemming, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank and Lee County Tourist Development Council.
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