The 26th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival presented by Regions Bank actually begins with the first Spotlight Night on Monday, Aug. 19. They are all at the Sidewalk Cinema, which is easily the best venue to see a film. I love getting an Old Fashioned at the bar, grabbing some snacks, and then watching a terrific film.
- Monday, Aug. 19: Alabama Film Spotlight Night: Happy Hour + Alabama Shorts + Movie Trivia
- Tuesday, Aug. 20: Life + Liberty Spotlight Night: Happy Hour + Film: Public Defender
- Wednesday, Aug. 21: SHOUT LGBTQ Spotlight Night: Happy Hour + Film: Bob Morgan’s Just Going to Tell Some Stories
- Thursday, Aug. 22: Black Lens Spotlight: Happy Hour + Film: The South Got Something to Say
- Friday Aug. 23: I’m hitting the pre-party and the after party. In between, I’ll be seeing the Opening Night film: Exhibiting Forgiveness
SATURDAY (Aug. 24):
Time to spend a whole bunch of time in the dark.
Hot Tip: If you have a VIP or weekend pass and you’re sitting in a film that you realize you don’t like – leave. Go find another film. There are plenty to choose from.
10am ASFA Recital Hall: Shorts: Alabama Documentary
10am ASFA Recital Hall: Sidewalk is one of the few places where I can enjoy shorts and I love shorts so my schedule will be fill of shorts.
Afterward, I’ll grab a quick bite to eat and then sit tight because…more shorts!
- 12:30pm ASFA Recital Hall: Shorts: Family Friendly Documentary
12:30pm ASFA Recital Hall:
Take a quick break into the sunlight. Maybe grab a glass of wine. Then sit tight because…more shorts!
- 3pm ASFA Recital Hall: Shorts: Animated
3pm ASFA Recital Hall:
Now it’s time to take a break from shorts and go see what I hope is a great documentary. Heading to The Alabama Theatre.
- 5 pm Alabama Theatre: Secret Mall Apartment
5 pm Alabama Theatre: Time to take a break for drinks, some food and visit with other film friends. Then it’s on to…
- 8pm Lyric Theatre: My Name is Alfred Hitchcock
8pm Lyric Theatre: To close out the evening, I’ll be heading to the famous Sidewalk Saturday Night Party at Workplay.
SUNDAY (Aug. 25)
Starting off the last day of Sidewalk with a documentary at The Lyric.
- 10am Lyric Theatre: Whatever it Takes
10am Lyric Theatre: Time to grab a bite to eat and get a cold beverage then wander over to The Alabama Theatre for a documentary.
- 12:30pm Alabama Theatre: Resynator
12:30pm Alabama Theatre: I’m going to stick around The Alabama Theatre for the next film so in the meantime I’ll grab a drink or three then grab a seat to see the only narrative film on my schedule. I saw the trailer for this film and was fascinated.
- 3pm Alabama Theatre: Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
3pm Alabama Theatre: This ends the scheduled portion of my Sidewalk Film Festival Experience. For the rest of Sunday, I’ll surprise myself with a film that was not on my radar screen.
Looking forward to seeing you at Sidewalk!
HAPPY SIDEWALK!
Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema Board President Bret Pippen
Passes + Single Tickets are available NOW at sidewalkfest.com/tix.