27th ANNUAL
HOT SPRINGS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL October 19-27, 2018 OPENING NIGHT SCREENING EVENT FRIDAY, OCT 19TH • ARLINGTON RESORT HOTEL AND SPA
OPENING NIGHT FILM: HILLBILLY Opening Night Film – Arkansas Premiere Directed by Ashley York & Sally Rubin, 87 mins This eye-opening film deconstructs the “Hillbilly” stereotype and analyzes the media imagery and negative portrayals that has perpetuated a misconception of the rural Appalachian identity. The film counters this stereotype by highlighting some of the positive celebrity role models like Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn and interviewing some of the real people who call the Appalachian region home. 6:00 PM - Traditional Popcorn & Champagne Toast in the Arlington Hotel Lobby * Open to everyone 6:30 PM - Doors open 7:00 PM - Screening of Hillbilly
HEART OF THE OZARKS: OPENING NIGHT AFTER-PARTY
CO-HOSTED BY ARKANSAS TIMES Ozark Bathhouse 491 Central Ave. (9:00 PM to 12:00 AM) Mountain Valley Spring Water welcomes filmmakers, special guests, and festival attendees to the historic Ozark Bathhouse, for a night of legendary food, music and Southern hospitality. Built in 1922, the Ozark is a vast gem of Bathhouse Row, a 14,000-square foot palace of tile evoking the bygone era which literally put Hot Springs on the map. Tonight, however, it’s transformed into an eclectic, sensory-minded environment, one that plays host to special guest deejay, Arkansas’ very own Jeff Matika (of Green Day and The Longshot!). Tito’s mixed drinks, beer, wine, and Mountain Spring Valley Water. Open to All-Access Passholders, Filmmakers, Sponsors, and Opening Night Ticket holders, $45 (limited availability)
OPENING WEEKEND 3-DAY ALL-ACCESS PASS
($120 Pass effective between Oct 19th-21st Only) Available after Oct 1st. The all-inclusive pass for the festival from Oct 19-21st including admission to all films and parties with priority admission up to 15 mins before screening. Includes Opening Night (Opening Night Popcorn and Champagne, Opening Night Film and After Party). Also includes by-invitationonly Sponsor, Donor & Special Guest Kickoff Cocktails. Includes access to exclusive Filmmaker & Special Guest Lounge. Non-transferable.
CLOSING WEEKEND 3-DAY ALL-ACCESS PASS
($120 Pass effective between Oct 25th-27th Only) Available after Oct 1st The all-inclusive pass for the festival from Oct 25th-27th including admission to all films and parties with priority admission up to 15 mins before screening. Includes Closing Night (Awards Ceremony, Closing Night Film and After Party). Also includes access to exclusive Filmmaker & Special Guest Lounge. Non-transferable.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PRICING: ALL-INCLUSIVE OPENING NIGHT TICKET: $45 (Includes: Popcorn & Champagne Toast, Screening to Opening Night Film, and Admission to Afterparty) SCREENING ONLY: $20 (Includes: Popcorn & Champagne Toast + Screening to Opening Night Film ONLY)
HOST SPONSOR
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