This weekend’s New Art Film Festival offers an opportunity to see several new films for the first time in Champaign-Urbana (for FREE).
Posts by Kristiana Burtness:
The Secret of Kells: A visual celebration of the wor(l)d
![The Secret of Kells: A visual celebration of the wor(l)d](https://s51dev.smilepolitely.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/brendan-and-the-secret-of-kells-cartoon-saloon-2009.jpg)
Enigmatic 9th century illuminated manuscripts brought to life on the big screen for an animated adventure? You’ll want to see this.
Trucker: more than a family road trip
![Trucker: more than a family road trip](https://s51dev.smilepolitely.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/trucker01.jpg)
Kristiana discusses why she is particularly excited to view this Ebertfest film.
Three recommendations for the Ebertfest newbie
![Three recommendations for the Ebertfest newbie](https://s51dev.smilepolitely.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Ebertfest-HERO09.jpg)
Kristiana shares her thoughts on how to make your first Ebertfest experience memorable.
Local films at a local theater
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The New Art Film Festival debuts this week at the Art Theater, celebrating local filmmaking culture from the heart of downtown Champaign.
Discovering local independent media
![Discovering local independent media](https://s51dev.smilepolitely.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/vin9.jpg)
Remember those grants that Urbana gave out last year? Well, the 2nd annual IMC Film Festival starts tonight… and yes, it’s free.
The films of others
![The films of others](https://s51dev.smilepolitely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/pic5-2.jpg)
The European Union Center Movie Nights invite reflection on history and culture. Kristiana looks back at a world divided, on celluloid and in real life.
Darren Hackey funnels pop influence into acoustic act
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Looking for some ambitious acoustic pop flavor? Can you spare five bucks?