The fifth annual Indie Grits Film Festival, which brings together local and regional independent filmmakers, kicks off today and continues through the weekend. Events will be held at multiple locations and include showcases of student films and regional independent filmmakers from across the southeast.
For the first time ever, The Mix will be blogging throughout the weekend, with multiple staff members attending screenings and events. Follow us at tdgfestivalpass.blogspot.com for exclusive content throughout the weekend leading up to our full rundown of the festival in Monday’s edition of The Daily Gamecock.
Below are the events we’ve marked as must-sees. For a full calendar and list of films, as well as more details about the festival, visit www.indiegrits.com.
Wednesday, April 13
Student Films
6 p.m., Nickelodeon Theatre
Shorts Collection
8:15 p.m., Nickelodeon Theatre
Opening Night After Party
10 p.m., Hunter Gatherer
Thursday, April 14
“Shaft or Sidney Poitier”
6 p.m., Nickelodeon Theatre
S.C. Film Commission Screening
6 p.m., Town Theatre
“The Redemption of General Butt Naked”
8:30 p.m., Town Theatre
Fork and Spoon Records Showcase
9 p.m., Immaculate Consumption
Friday, April 15
“A Highway Called 301,” “Satan Since 2003,” “Training Wheels”
6 p.m., Nickelodeon Theatre
“Cure for the Crash”
8:15 p.m., Nickelodeon Theatre
“Square Grouper”
10 p.m., Nickelodeon Theatre
Organism: Bickel Avec Vishniac
10 p.m., Town Theatre
After Party
11 p.m., The Whig
Saturday, April 16
Crafty Feast
11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Main and College streets
Documentary Shorts
3 p.m., Nickelodeon Theatre
Florestine Collection (Helen Hill)
6 p.m., Town Theatre
“Half Garage,” “Ceibas: Well of Representation,” “Dirty Silverware,” “Mo Money No Problems,” “Workout Video (Part 1)”
8 p.m., Nickelodeon Theatre
Toro y Moi w/ Mermaids and Valley Maker
9 p.m., Parkland Plaza