River City Stories official poster
Harrisburg locals can see their city on the big screen at an upcoming film premiere.
“River City Stories” is returning to the Harrisburg Fringe Festival from July 16 through 18 with a fresh lineup of original films inspired by life in the city, following two years of sold-out screenings.
In order to portray the experiences, ambiguities, and nature of their community, playwright-screenwriter Paul Hood and journalist-filmmaker Wallace McKelvey collaborated on a film project that combines comedy, drama and slice-of-life narrative.
This screening will feature the third installment of “River City Stories,” a project that started with the first slate of films in 2024 and a second in 2025, both premiering at Midtown Cinema for the Fringe Festival, as well.
“There’s something special about sitting in a theater and hearing people identify a piece of themselves on screen,” McKelvey said. “This project has always been about creating space for those connections and showcasing the incredible creative talent that exists right here in central Pennsylvania.”
McKelvey’s vision aligns with the mission behind many of the films featured at the festival, including local productions that seek to tell authentic community stories. The fourth annual Harrisburg Fringe Festival takes place July 16 to 19 and features theater, art, music and film.
“Harrisburg is full of stories, many of which go unnoticed by outsiders,” Hood said. “’River City Stories’ is our attempt to shine a light on moments involving the human condition and create characters that audiences recognize in themselves, their neighbors, and their communities.”
The newest film installment will be shown at Midtown Cinema during the Harrisburg Fringe Festival on:
- Thursday, July 16 at 9:20 p.m.
- Friday, July 17 at 6 p.m.
- Saturday, July 18 at 4 p.m.
All tickets can be purchased online on the Harrisburg Fringe Festival website. For updates and additional details, you can follow their social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
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