Stony Brook University's 22nd annual Film Festival is currently underway, showcasing amazing films from all around the world every night from now until July 29th. The festival highlights a variety of films from a large variety of places and should be at the top of your Long Island summer bucket list.
Check out the video below to get a glimpse of what is in store for the festival:
If you are still undecided on whether or not you will attend, here are six more reasons why you definitely should:
1. Tickets are only $5 for Stony Brook students!
That's a great price to see such incredible work. General tickets are $12, which is the same price as seeing a movie at Loews. It's even a little cheaper!
2. Seeing a film is a great way to escape this awful heat.
Why be outside in this 90-degree weather when you can be relaxing and watching a movie in an air-conditioned theater?
3. There are films featured from all over the world.
The festival is including feature films and shorts from countries like Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Latvia, and Norway — just to name a few!
4. A few films include women who are the director, writer AND lead actor of their films.
This is the case for the closing night film, "Text For You," and "The Sounding." It's both awesome and important to see women being successful and making such an impact in the film industry.
5. The festival showcases a wide range of movie genres, so there is something everyone will enjoy.
Whether it's romance, comedy, drama, or even animation, you can find a film that suits your interests. Playing on Wednesday, July 26th, a documentary titled "The Second Act of Elliot Murphy" is about the rock musician/ songwriter and will be immediately followed by a live performance from Elliot Murphy himself, which will be a cool experience for everyone.
6. It is a great opportunity to get together with family and friends for a fun night of film.
Overall, the Stony Brook Film Festival is a chance to celebrate family, friends, and film.
Come check it out!
You can reserve tickets for the Film Festival here:
https://stallercenter.showare.com/eventperformance...
