Jacksonville Film Festival

JACKSONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS NOVEMBER 1-4 WITH SLATE FULL OF

INDIE FILMS, PANELS, EVENTS AND TRUE BLOOD ACTRESS/DIRECTOR CARRIE PRESTON

 

JACKSONVILLE (October 2012)  The Jacksonville Film Festival recently unveiled its 2012 lineup of films and events. Highlights of the 2012 Jacksonville Film Festival include a continued emphasis on industry workshops and panels, support of filmmaking and filmmakers with ties to the Sunshine State, family friendly options and a showcase of the best in indie film.

The venues for 2012 are San Marco Theatre, Jacksonville Public Library, Florida Theatre, and for the first time, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

"This yearâ??s slate was designed to delight, entertain, educate and excite independent film lovers in North Florida," said Jules Delamar, Executive Director. "Weâ??re bringing in talented actors and filmmakers, including our festival honoree Carrie Preston, who â??ll be recognized by fans of True Blood and The Good Wife."

She added: "Weâ??re so excited about what weâ??ve nailed down so far and thereâ??s even more to come. With the nature of a film festival, one of the coolest aspects is that new films and guests are added right up to the last minute."

The Jacksonville Film Festival is offering All Access Passes for $325 which covers all special events, panels, workships and screenings and "unpublished private events";  the Preferred Pass (excludes Women in Filmmaking Luncheon, Filmmaker Lounge, Sponsor/Filmmaker Reception and several "unpublished" private functions) for $125 and Reel Passes for all screenings for $75 .

New to the fest is the Information Pass, featuring entrance to every published workshop and panel for $100; and the Social Pass, featuring entrance to the Daily Mix n' Mingle (Thur, Fri, Sat), Opening Reception (Florida Theatre), Party in the Park, Saturday Night Party and Beaches Reception.

For tickets, full schedule and more information, please visit www.jaxfilmfest.com .