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Wizards, Old Coots and Shorts

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Movies at Founder's Park returns this Friday, once again this year there will be short films (5-10 minutes) by local film makers included on Saturday's, prior to the main feature. More details as they are finalized. If you have, or know of, a short film that is family-friendly and would like to be included as part of this event, send them my way!

Friday July 11 - The Wizard of Oz
Saturday July 12 - The Bucket List

Time: Movies begin at dusk
Cost: FREE with ticket/family 4-Packs -- Pick them up at the Chesterfield and Doling Family Centers, Mediacom Ice Park, the Busch Municipal Building, and Mediacom Offices (1533 S. Enterprise).
Admission without a free ticket is $5; children 5 years of age and under are always free.

Full Schedule with descriptions are available at this link .
As always, you can also find the entire schedule on the Missouri Film Alliance calendar, on our blog site at this link.
You can import individual screenings into your personal calendar by clicking on the movie you are interested in. Check it out!

While you are downtown for the films, pick up some excellent coffee, tea or related beverages as well as pastry items at The Coffee Ethic. Located at 124 Park Central Square, it's an easy trip to Founder's Park and back.

Our next Film Maker Happy Hour at the Moxie is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday July 23rd. Meet area film makers, share your short, trailer, work-in-progress and network with your peers while enjoying cold beverages and popcorn. Contact VP Cina Canada to include your work - c.canada@mac.com

Steve Ole Olson
President, Missouri Film Alliance of Springfield
417-569-8062, mobile/text