Submitted by: The Pickford Film Center
The Pickford is proud to partner with Make.Shift to host the second year of Bellingham Music Film Festival, taking place April 6 – 8, 2017. The festival will showcase music-inspired shorts, videos and feature-length films from around the world and here at home, and also feature bands and live music.
Spanning three days and three locations, Bellingham Music Film Festival is a celebration of the convergence of music and film, highlighting the way film conveys the meaning of music. After receiving just over one hundred submissions from over 15 different countries, selected music films feature a diverse range of voices and talent, from students to Academy Award nominated directors.
Day 1: Thursday, 6:30 p.m. – Opening Night @ Pickford Film Center
The Pickford will be screening David Byrne’s “Contemporary Color,” a unique music documentary experience, featuring color guard routines accompanied by St. Vincent, Ad-Rock, Nelly Furtado and Ira Glass, among others. “Contemporary Color” will open with selected music shorts and music videos.
Day 2: Friday, 7 p.m. – Music Video Night @ Make.Shift Art Space
A free evening of music videos on rotation at Make.Shift Art Space on 306 Flora St., taking place during Art Walk. A diverse mix of energizing, inspiring and electrifying music videos will be playing throughout the night, many directed by students and Bellingham community members.
Day 3: Saturday, 1 p.m. – Regional Feature and Shorts/Music Video Showcase @ Pickford Film Center
Saturday, 3:30 p.m. – Feature and Shorts/Music Video Showcase @ Pickford Film Center
Saturday, 6:00 p.m. – Awards Showcase @ Pickford Film Center
Saturday, 8:30 p.m. – After Party @ Sylvia Center for the Arts
The Pickford will showcase music videos, music shorts and music films, all day long! Features will include “Torrey Pines,” a stop-motion animated coming-of-age feature by Seattle filmmaker Clyde Petersen and the US Premiere of “Burn the Place You Hide,” a documentary about the life and music of Thomas Hansen and his struggle with mental illness, filmed in Norway. The program will conclude with awards for best music video, best short and best feature.
Following the screenings at The Pickford, join us for the After Party at the iDiOM Theater at their new home in Sylvia Center for the Arts, located at 205 Prospect Street. The After Party will feature live music from Briana Marela, Cumulus and I Love You Avalanche.
It will be a weekend of full of music, films, dancing and popcorn. All the good things about art and life.
“Contemporary Color” tickets can be purchased online at the box office or online: http://bit.ly/2os8rEU Prices are $10.75 General Admission, $8 for Students and $7.50 for PFC Members. Saturday’s events are $3 donation at the door. Friday’s Music Video Night is free!
More info and the full lineup: http://bellinghammusicfilmfestival.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bellinghammusicfilmfest/
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1310343842386943/
Locations / Venues:
Pickford Film Center
1318 Bay St.
Website: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org
Make.Shift Art Space
306 Flora St.
Website: http://makeshiftproject.com/
Sylvia Center for the Arts
205 Prospect St.
Website: http://sylviacenterforthearts.org/
