1ST ANNUAL POTTSTOWN FILM FEST AT RIVET!

This is the 1st Ever Film Fest event in Pottstown, PA, presented by actor/producer and Pottstown native Kyle Klaus.

The event will start on Thursday, October 5th, at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm). On the opening night, the Manhattan Short Film Festival will be featured – a first-of-its-kind Global Film Festival showcasing Oscar-Qualifying Short Films submitted from all over the world. These films will be screened in over 600 cities worldwide during the same week. The audience will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite films and actors.

On Friday evening, October 6th, the doors will open at 6:30 pm. The night will commence with a screening of the short film “ROUNDABOUT” at 7 pm, followed by a special presentation of the feature film “HAYSEED.” Directed by Travis Burgess and starring Katherine Morris (Cold Case, Minority Report) and Jack Falahee (How to Get Away with Murder), “HAYSEED” is currently making the rounds at various film festivals.

This event is spearheaded by Pottstown native and actor/producer Kyle Klaus, along with his production company, Wishlist Productions.

AGENDA

• Thursday Night: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• Screening Manhattan Short Film Festival

• Friday Night: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• Screening ROUNDABOUT & Feature Film HAYSEED

Kyle’s mission statement reads:

“My mission is to bring a slice of the film and entertainment industry to Pottstown. While growing up, I was always fascinated by film and TV, but I often felt the absence of a substantial presence without having to venture to major cities. I wished for earlier exposure to the possibilities in this field. I sensed a geographical disadvantage, yet having grown up in Pottstown and subsequently moved to a major city, I take pride in my roots. Pottstown is a remarkable town with immense potential and exceptional individuals. I aspire to contribute and cultivate a cultural environment that can fuel the town’s progress, allowing anyone interested to dream more vividly imagine new possibilities.”

EVENT DETAILS & TICKETS

• Doors: 6:30 PM. Show: 7:00 PM

• Tickets: $17 (1 Night Only Showing) / $30 (Thursday and Friday Showings)

Upcoming Local Events

• Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR - October 5th - October 22nd

• Trivia Thursday's at Gatsby's Pub - October 5th, 7:00 PM

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• Marina Franklin Comedy Fundraiser Night at SoulJoel's inside SunnyBrook - October 5th, 7:00 PM

• Trivia Night at Iron Gate Biergarten - October 5th, 7-10 PM

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• Flash Light Corn Maze at The Gilbertsville Farm - October 6th, 6-9 PM

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• Kid Fest - Boyertown - October 7th, 9 AM - 1 PM

• Horses and Hayrides at The Gilbertsville Farm - October 7th, 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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