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Top of the South Film Festival: Gold Reel at Suter Theatre
Top of the South Film Festival: Gold Reel
FRI 20 NOV
Coming Soon to
Suter Theatre
A selection of the best short films shot and produced in the Top of the South region in the past year, as chosen by a panel of experts.
Over a dozen of the best short film entries are showcased this year in 2 “Gold Reel” screenings scheduled for Friday/Saturday, November 20/21 at the Suter Theatre. Now in its sixth year, the Top of the South Film Festival continues to expand in quantity and quality. From comedy to drama, horror to documentary and experimental films, the Top of the South Film Festival celebrates the best locally produced films. The TS Film Festival “Gold and Silver Reels” are open only to submissions from Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough and Golden Bay.
The “Gold Reel” screenings feature the best of the best. Join us for an exciting Red Carpet event with VIP arrivals, food, drink, and socialising from 6:30pm on Friday and from 6pm on Saturday.
Immediately following the screenings, the audience will be asked to vote for their favorite film which will receive the “People’s Choice” award. And following only Saturday’s screening, awards will be given out in 14 categories: Best Film, Director, Screenplay, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Cinematography, Editing, Original Score,Best Documentary, Best Student Film, Best Music Video, Best 48 Hour Lockdown film.
All festival proceeds are donated to the Top of the South Film Filmmakers Society which provides financial support to its members who pursue the art of film-making in our Top of the South region. In addition to Nelson, the film festival will also run in Blenheim, Kaikoura and Motueka.
Top of the South Film Festival: Gold Reel
FRI 20 NOV
Coming Soon to
Suter Theatre
Over a dozen of the best short film entries are showcased this year in 2 “Gold Reel” screenings scheduled for Friday/Saturday, November 20/21 at the Suter Theatre. Now in its sixth year, the Top of the South Film Festival continues to expand in quantity and quality. From comedy to drama, horror to documentary and experimental films, the Top of the South Film Festival celebrates the best locally produced films. The TS Film Festival “Gold and Silver Reels” are open only to submissions from Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough and Golden Bay.
The “Gold Reel” screenings feature the best of the best. Join us for an exciting Red Carpet event with VIP arrivals, food, drink, and socialising from 6:30pm on Friday and from 6pm on Saturday.
Immediately following the screenings, the audience will be asked to vote for their favorite film which will receive the “People’s Choice” award. And following only Saturday’s screening, awards will be given out in 14 categories: Best Film, Director, Screenplay, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Cinematography, Editing, Original Score,Best Documentary, Best Student Film, Best Music Video, Best 48 Hour Lockdown film.
All festival proceeds are donated to the Top of the South Film Filmmakers Society which provides financial support to its members who pursue the art of film-making in our Top of the South region. In addition to Nelson, the film festival will also run in Blenheim, Kaikoura and Motueka.