Joel Schlemowitz and his “Elliott and Schlemowitz’s Magic Lantern Show.” Photo courtesy of Moviate.
If you love the cinema, this event is for you.
The 26th annual Moviate Underground Film Festival will return to Harrisburg from May 15 through 18.
As part of the festival, over 60 films will hit the screens at Midtown Cinema. Eleven of those films come from different countries and about 10% of the movies will be shown on actual 16mm film.
One of the featured films is “Resurrect Dead,” a documentary by researcher Justin Duerr who seeks to uncover the meaning behind “Toynbee” tile messages on city streets across the country, including one in Harrisburg. The showing will take place on Sunday, May 18 at 3:30 p.m. with a post-screening Q&A at the tile on N. 3rd and Reily streets.
Additionally, filmmaker Joel Schlemowitz will present “Elliott and Schlemowitz’s Magic Lantern Show” on Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. The live performance will include glass slides and vintage/antique projectors, with a live soundtrack and narration.
The festival will also celebrate the 25th anniversary of cult classic “Cecil B. Demented,” including a special video message from filmmaker and actor John Waters and a giveaway of a signed copy of the film.
Filmmakers will be on site Friday, Saturday and Sunday to talk to the audience about their films.
Tickets are $5 for student rush pricing, $8 for a matinee short film block, $15 for a daytime pass, and $12 for evening films.
For more information about Moviate, visit their website. To purchase tickets, visit Midtown Cinema’s website.
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