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AGENDA
Friday, April 17th
5:00 PM
Check-In & Welcome
- Check-in in the McNichol lobby
- Complimentary light movie snacks
- Raffle basket giveaways
- Kick off the festival with fellow film lovers
6:00 PM
Opening Night Feature & Filmmaker Q&A
- Prayer by Joe Glass
- Musical performance by Matt Glass
- Welcome remarks by Sara
- Introduction to the feature film by Jim
- Feature Film: Colewell – Meagher Theatre
- Post-screening Q&A with the director, moderated by Kerry
- Opening Night Reception in Bruder
9:00 PM
NIFF After Hours: Late Night Shorts
- Late-night screenings in the Multipurpose Hall
- Select short films from Neumann Productions
- High school competition films
- Additional standout shorts selected for evening audiences
AGENDA
Saturday, April 18th
10:00 AM
Exhibits & Listening Room (Ongoing Throughout the entire Day)
- Podcast Listening Room
- Still Photography Exhibit
- Located in McNichol
- Open and accessible all day
10:00 AM
Short Film Block 1
- Curated selection of short films
- Meagher Theatre
11:00 AM
Workshops & Feature Screening
- Improv Workshop – Multipurpose Hall
- Feature Film: Forever Families (50 min.) – Meagher Theatre
12:00 PM
Info Session & Midday Screenings
- Neumann Productions Info Session (12:00–12:30 PM) – Room 107
- Short Film Block or Feature Presentation – Meagher Theatre
- Illustration/Animation Workshop – Location TBD
1:00 PM
Directing Workshop & Film Block
- Directing Actors Workshop – Multipurpose Hall or Room 107
- Short Film Block or Feature Presentation – Meagher Theatre
2:00 PM
Stage Combat & Short Film Block
- Stage Combat Workshop – Multipurpose Hall
- Short Film Block – Meagher Theatre
3:00 PM
Series Presentation & Q&A
- Series presentation by Sam Katz
- Two episodes screened with a brief intermission
- Audience Q&A moderated by Janis
- Meagher Theatre
5:30 PM
America 250 Special Panel
- Panel discussion on preserving history through film
- Exploring what gets preserved — and what gets erased
- Featured panelists include Tima and Sam
- Moderator to be announced
6:30 PM
Knight Tracks Comedy Presentation
- Knight Tracks Comedy Showcase
- Special performance by the Neumann Dance Team
- Meagher Theatre
7:30 PM
Raffle, Awards & Dinner Celebration
- Festival Raffle
- Awards Ceremony
- Dinner reception
- Live performance by the Jazz Band
- Multipurpose Hall





