Water Street Studios’ Live Art Series presents: The Geneva Film Festival 10th Anniversary Sneak Preview

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Water Street Studios’ Live Art Series presents: The Geneva Film Festival 10th Anniversary Sneak Preview
Batavia –The Live Art Series is a monthly live art performance exploring a variety of art forms including music, film, dance, storytelling, and more! The Live Art Series event is hosted in the Dempsey Family Gallery at Water Street Studios. The Live Art Series is made possible by a grant from the Batavia Arts Council.
We will kick off 2018 with a night of film trailers presented by The Geneva Film Festival in preparation for their 10th Anniversary celebration in March 2018. A wide variety of film categories will be shown including: animation, narrative features, and documentaries. Join us for a glimpse of what’s to come in March. You will also be the first to learn about details regarding the Geneva Film Festivals’ 10th anniversary celebration plans for March 8–10, including insights and thoughts from the filmmakers!
Admission is $5 per person, either pre-ordered here online or $10 at the door. 
Seating is limited to 70 seats on a first come, first served basis.
Speaking of serving, we’ll have light refreshments, beer and wine for purchase, and a variety of great film previews for an entertaining Friday evening at Water Street Studios.

Details:
Date: Friday, January 26, 2018
Time: Doors and bar open at 6 p.m. show starts at 7 p.m.
Location: 160 S. Water Street in Batavia, IL
$5 in advance or $10 at the door
Beer by Solemn Oath Brewery available for purchase
Wine by Bright Angel Wines available for purchase
A special thanks to our sponsors: Batavia Arts Council, K. Hollis Jewelers, and Waveform

About Water Street Studios
WaTER STrEET StUDIOS is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit art center in Batavia, IL. Our mission is to make the arts accessible to the Fox Valley region and beyond. Our vision is to be a cultural hub in the Midwest. We offer high-quality programs that include art education classes, workshops, subsidized artist studios, monthly gallery exhibitions, events, and community outreach.

About the Geneva Film Festival
The Geneva Film Festival is held annually to celebrate and showcase independent films from around the world. Films submitted to our festival hail from over 20 countries, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain, Ireland, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, Brazil and India, just to name a few. Since its beginning in 2007, the Geneva Film Festival has grown in popularity and status in the independent film festival community.
The Geneva Film Festival's supportive community atmosphere makes it a great platform for social commentary, and provides a great networking opportunity between patrons, filmmakers, volunteers, and local businesses. The festival also serves as a stepping-stone to success for filmmakers, and features workshops with industry professionals which provide educational opportunities for filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike.
The Geneva Film Festival is part of the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission and run by a dedicated team of volunteers who devote their time and energy to produce a world-class, quality event for all involved. The Geneva Film Festival attracts professionals from all aspects of the film industry, as well as local arts groups, business professionals, and patrons from all across the Chicago area. An eclectic audience of film enthusiasts gathers for three days to recognize innovative craft and to share inspirational perspectives in the intimate setting of Geneva, Illinois, home to many artists and unique retail businesses.
We are looking forward to the 10th Annual Geneva Film Festival March 8 - 10, 2018! For the latest announcements about the 2018 Geneva Film Festival, visit us on Facebook. To become a sponsor of the 2018 Geneva Film Festival, visit our sponsorship page here.