The Athena Cinema has been “home base” for the Film Festival since its founding in 1974; each spring the Athena hosts the Festival and over 250 films and videos that comprise a global mix of genres, styles and approaches to filmmaking. The 2017 film fest is almost here, so be sure to join us!
For more information, visit: www.athensfilmfest.org
Below are some feature films coming to the festival in 2017:
Some memories from past film festivals:
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- Ohio University students peruse materials and talk with volunteers at the 40th Annual Athens International Film and Video Festival. Arts for Ohio provided free admission to the festival for area students.
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- Visiting directors Anthony Sabet (Walk the Light) and Oona Mekas (The Sleepy Man) look over festival materials in the lobby of the Athena Cinema
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- Director Jayan Cherian and Ohio University Professor Gene Amarell share a laugh in the lobby of the theater prior to the screening of Cherian’s film Papilio Buddha. Professor Amarell brought his class to see the film about Buddhism in India.
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- The Athena’s Head Projectionist, Hsin-ning Chang, prepares a show in the projection booth at the theater.
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- Director of the Festival, Dr. Ruth Bradley talks with students as she introduces visiting filmmakers at the Athena Cinema.
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- The audience watches in anticipation while Dr. Ruth Bradley, director of the Athens International Film and Video Festival introduces a screening.
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- Visiting director Jayan Cherian watches his film projected on big screen at the Athena.
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- An audience in one of the Athena’s downstairs theaters takes in a show at the 40th Athens International Film and Video.
Thank you to all our patrons for supporting the festival, and enjoy the show.
