Stafford Arts Collective

8 INDEPENDENT FILMS, 8 WEEKS, EVERY SATURDAY at 7:30 PM. Starts on August 16th!
Showcasing here in Stafford Springs at the Stafford Town Hall, ENTRY IS FREE

COME TO STAFFORD AND TAKE THE JOURNEY WITH US…FROM HERE TO AWESOME!

The Stafford Arts Collective is proud to present Stafford’s first Free Independent Film Showcase called “From Here to Awesome.”(FHTA) This is a big deal. Yes, Stafford, Connecticut has been officially chosen as a screening location for an international film festival going by the same: “From Here to Awesome.” Variety recently called it an “experiment to directly connect filmmakers and audiences.” One of the festival’s films is Stafford’s own “Moonshine,” a Sundance-renowned vampire film by Stafford-resident and director, Roger Ingraham.

FROM HERE TO AWESOME: who, what, when, where?

This is a big opportunity for film lovers, movie-goers, and creative minds to catch a free night of unbridled entertainment, with films across the board. We’ve got a couple documentaries - one exploring a punk-rock buddhist - another about an infamous media prankster - one cult-hit vampire film, two sharp dramas, and three amusing comedies (one quirky gem called Johnny Appleweed about a young man who embarks on a journey to plan marijuana across the nation). All in all, “From Here to Awesome” offers some great independent cinema from filmmakers both distant and local.

Every Saturday night at 7:30 PM, starting August 16th and continuing for 8 weeks, the Arts Collective & “From Here to Awesome” will be offering audiences one short film paired with one full-length film, followed by a short discussion. Refreshments, baked goods, Arts Collective T-shirts, and of course popcorn will also be available, with suggested donations going to the collective. Once again, entry to the Showcase Screenings will be absolutely free at the Stafford Town Hall. See you there!

***** Click here for THE SHOWCASE SCHEDULE *****

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THE COLLECTIVE BRINGS YOU TWO CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS OF ENTERTAINMENT

The Stafford Arts Collective is your best friend. We continue as a beneficial presence, using art to raise the quality of life for the town and surrounding areas. Now, with the advent of the film showcase, the collective will be offering two consecutive nights of free events in downtown Stafford. Every Friday, we put on “Friday Nights in the Lights” with live bands, art, and conversation in the small park on Main Street. And now, Saturday nights will be the Free Independent Film Showcase: “From Here to Awesome.”
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This is Roger Ingraham, the director of Moonshine, posting a comment on some of the latest news:

In 2006, Moonshine was in official selection at the Sundance Film Festival. Now, Moonshine has been selected by audience vote to be one of the top films in the distribution festival “From Here to Awesome.” This is a beautiful way for an independent charmer like Moonshine to reach its audience.

The creators of the festival are themselves true “indie” filmmakers - Arin Crumley (Four Eyed Monsters), Lance Weiler (Head Trama), and M. Dot Strange (We Are The Strange). I came to them and brought up the idea of showcasing a Festival screening in Stafford Springs.

One thing led to another - and here we are…talking to you about the upcoming screening!

Sarah Ingraham, the lead actress, and I are both Stafford residents (as well as being brother/sister). And every time we screen the film here, it’s not something to miss. We’ll both be here for the screening on October 4, and we look forward to seeing you there. Aside from being the screening date, October 4 is…Sarah’s Birthday. If you feel inspired, bring her a present. We’ll be signing T-shirts and posters. Who knows, maybe some real-life vampires will show up…They sometimes do.

See you all in October!

R