The Monadnock International Film Festival will return to Keene this Friday with features from around the world.
The festival, now in its 12th year, is slated for Oct. 4-6 with more than 70 feature and short films being screened at venues around Keene. Filmgoers can also enjoy virtual, in-home screenings through the festival’s streaming platform from Oct. 8-17, organizers said in a news release.
“Just as in years past, movie-goers will delight in the local stories being told, the number of filmmakers in attendance, and the chance to connect with directors, cast, and crew during post-screening Q&As,” MONIFF board chair and festival programmer Dierdre Fitzgerald said in the release.
The 2024 festival includes submissions from as far away as Finland and Iran and Ecuador. There will also be a students showcase at the Keene State College Putnam Theater. The Colonial Theatre, the Keene Public Library and the Showroom will also have screenings. As in previous years, the screening at the library are free and open to the public, according to the news release.
This year’s feature film is “Inundation District,” a environmental documentary by David Abel about one city’s decision to ignore climate change threats and build a new waterfront district on a landfill at sea level. Abel is this year’s recipient of the Jonathan Daniels Award. A Saturday night screening of the film will be followed by a question-and-answer session and the award presentation.
Also on Saturday night, attendees can enjoy an afterparty at Fireworks in Keene. The party will feature a performance by The Blue Motel, a local funk rock band.
Festival passes and individual tickets can be purchased at https://moniff2024.eventive.org/
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