Sunday, April 15, 2012

10 of the world's weirdest film festivals

Sun, 04/15/2012 - 23:31 — Anonymous by Candice WardWere we to turn a
spotlight on film festivals across the world then stalwarts like Cannes,
Toronto and San Sebastian would surely shine brightest. And that's only
natural. Occupying a darker corner of the stage, however, are scores of
cinematic celebrations that showcase the unorthodox, the weird and the
creepy. If it weren't for these quirky additions to the global festival
calendar, our great storytellers might never have known, for example, the
Kevin Norwood Bacon Achievement Award -- a gong awarded for exemplary
achievement to a filmmaker or actor connected to Kevin Bacon in six films or
fewer. With that taster still lingering in the senses, here are some of the
oddest and most wonderful celebrations of film, all (well, most) screening at
a town near you over the next year or so. Book your tickets now. 1. Mile High
Horror Film Festival (United States) Not sure which one's Dorothy, but The
Emerald City definitely ain't in Denver.read more

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