Kanab Film Fest debuts in April
The Kanab Arts Board, Kanab City, and the Kane County Office of Tourism announced the launch of Kanab Film Fest, set to debut April 11–13. Kanab Film Fest will take place in scenic Kanab, known for its beauty and proximity to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Lake Powell, and the Grand Canyon.
While the 2019 Kanab Film Fest will be the first film festival of its type, Kanab has a rich and storied history of filmmaking with over 160 professional films made in the area dating back to the early 1930s, including “Gunsmoke” (1955-75), “Windrunner” (1994), and “The Outlaw Josey Wales” (1976). Kanab Film Fest plans to inject some new energy into the movie making scene in the area with this festival.
Films can be submitted to Kanab Film Fest beginning Feb. 6 through filmfreeway.com/kanabfilmfest. Details on requirements, fees, and general info are also available there as well as at kanabfilm.com. Submissions are expected to come from all over the world with the judging categories being “Student,” “Utah Filmmakers,” and “Open.” Films can be of almost any length and type but will present to audiences of ages 12 and up. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit films even if they are not recently produced as the requirement is that they be made in the last five years and submission to other festivals would not disqualify the entry. Prizes will be awarded in the categories mentioned above as well as an “audience choice” award.
For more information on Kanab Film Fest, please go to kanabfilm.com or email hello@kanabfilm.com.
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