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Date and Time
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM CDT
Red Carpet Reception 6:00 pm
Screening Starts at 7:00 pm
Location
The Hemmens Cultural Center / 45 Symphony Way / Elgin 60120
The Hemmens Cultural Center, located at the corner of Symphony Way and North Grove Avenue in Elgin, IL, is easily accessible from I-90. Parking is free.
Fees/Admission
$10 in theatre / $25 at-home virtual screening
Contact Information
Hemmens Box Office
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Description
The Elgin Short Film Festival (ESFF) will celebrate its 15th year at The Hemmens Cultural Center on September 23, 2023, with live in-theatre and at-home virtual screenings. The ESFF has drawn film entries from around the world making this an impressive event that has entertained film lovers since 2009.
Daryl Nitz, entertaining audiences for years with his musical antics and celebrity impressions, will bring his “supper club era” comedic talents as Master of Ceremonies to present this year’s finalists.
Winners will be selected by a panel of celebrity judges, and audience members will cast their votes for their favorite film. The audience vote has had an impact on who has won in previous years. In other words, your vote does count! Awards and monetary prizes will be presented to the top three films.
The excitement starts with a Red Carpet Reception featuring filmmaker interviews and entertainment, followed by the film screening. We are again offering a streaming option so those that can’t make it to the festival can still join the fun.
Virtual or in-theatre tickets available - watch at home or come out and join us for the event that has entertained film lovers since 2009. 847-931-5900 or Hemmens.org.
MPAA-R rated films permitted. Those 17 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
