FLORENCE – The 2019 George Lindsey UNA Film Festival official Kick-Off Party will be held Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7:00 p.m., at the Gold Record Room, at 201 South Court Street in downtown Florence.
This special event announces and celebrates the films and filmmakers selected to participate at this year’s festival.
Capping off the film festival is the 22nd Annual Awards Show, which will take place Saturday, March 2, 2019, 6:30 p.m., at The Mane Room, at 310 N. Pine Street in Florence.
This Awards Show honors the films selected as winners in each category, as well as the Best in Alabama prize.
Film categories include Professional Narrative Feature, Professional Narrative Short, Professional Documentary, Student Short Narrative, Student Documentary, Vanguard and Youth Films. In addition, a new award honoring the best UNA Senior Practicum film will be awarded at this year’s festival.
Both events are free and open to the public.
For more information on the 2019 George Lindsey UNA Film Festival: www.lindseyfilmfest.com, lindseyfilmfest@una.edu or 256-765-4592.
George Lindsey UNA Film Festival
The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival is one of the few film festivals hosted by a university. The event was founded in 1998 in part by UNA alumnus and celebrated actor and entertainer George Lindsey. Lindsey’s own film career included several important roles, including the character Goober Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show.”
Media Release/Dr. Cynthia Burkhead, UNA Dept. of English/UNA
