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AGENDA
Friday, April 17th
Thomas. A. Bruder Jr., Life Center
5:00 PM
Check-In & Welcome- McNichol Gallery
- Complimentary light movie snacks
- Raffle basket giveaways
- Kick off the festival with fellow film lovers
6:00 PM
Opening Night Feature & Filmmaker Q&A-Meagher Theatre
- Opening Prayer
- Musical performance
- Welcome Remarks
- Introduction of feature film
- Feature Film: Colewell
- Post-screening Q&A with the director
- Opening Night Reception in Bruder
9:00 PM
NIFF After Hours: Late Night Shorts-Multipurpose Room
- Late-night screenings in the Multipurpose Hall
- Select short films from Neumann Productions
- High school competition films
- Additional standout shorts selected for evening audiences
5:00 PM
Check-In & Welcome- McNichol Gallery
- Complimentary light movie snacks
- Raffle basket giveaways
- Kick off the festival with fellow film lovers
AGENDA
Saturday, April 18th
Thomas. A. Bruder Jr., Life Center
10:00 AM
Exhibits & Listening Room (Ongoing throughout the entire day)-McNichol Gallery
- Podcast Listening Room
- Still Photography Exhibit
- Located in McNichol Art Gallery
- Open and accessible all day
10:00 AM
Short Film Block 1-Meagher Theatre
- Curated selection of short films
11:00 AM
Workshops & Feature Screening
- Improv Workshop – Multipurpose Hall
- Feature Film: – Meagher Theatre
12:00 PM
Info Session & Mid-day Screenings
- Neumann Productions Info Session (12:00–12:30 PM) – Room 107
- Short Film Block or Feature Presentation – Meagher Theatre
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
In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America-Meagher Theatre
- Screening of episodes 3 and 4
- Part of a series that explores the history of America through the lens of its birthplace
- Q&A with special guest Sam Katz, executive producer
5:30 PM
America 250 Special Panel-Meagher Theatre
- Panel discussion on preserving history through film
- Exploring what gets preserved — and what gets erased
- Featured panelists
6:30 PM
Knight Tracks Comedy Presentation-Meagher Theatre
- Knight Tracks Comedy Showcase
- Special performance by the Neumann Dance Team
7:30 PM
Raffle, Awards & Dinner Celebration-Multipurpose Hall
- Festival Raffle
- Awards Ceremony
- Dinner reception
- Live performance by the Jazz Band





