FACT TV's

Backyard Films Showcase

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Oct. 15th, 7pm at the Bellows Falls Opera House

Falls Area Community Television (FACT TV) is excited to announce the lineup of films for our Backyard Film Showcase on October 15th at the Bellows Falls Opera House. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the showcase begins at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $15.00, with all proceeds supporting future showcases.
The FACT TV Backyard Films Showcase promises an entertaining night of locally produced short films. These films were made right in our communities, celebrating the imagination and ingenuity of your friends and neighbors. This is the first of many showcases FACT TV will present, highlighting local filmmaking talent and fostering a sense of pride in what we can create together.

GRAFTON

Filmed in Grafton, VT

25 min - Written, directed, and produced by Bryan Santiago, Grafton is a psychological thriller about a woman who gets lost on the interstate and stumbles upon a small town where she assumes the identity of someone else. Santiago’s award-winning film offers an engrossing exploration of identity and suspense, inspired by events from Grafton, Vermont.

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DEBT

Filmed in Burlington, VT

14 min - Follow Jack, a hitman struggling with a change of heart as he tries to leave his dark past behind. Directed by Jeffrey Wager, a Westminster resident, this short brings suspense and tension, shot against the backdrop of Burlington, VT.

Honey I'm Sorry I Let the Demons Take Our Kid!

Filmed in Bellows Falls, VT

25 min - This comedic short, created during the 2020 FACT TV film workshop, follows a TV station manager grappling with a bizarre pandemic dilemma—his son has been taken by malevolent video spirits. Produced with the help of many local community members, this film is both a playful and chilling reflection of creativity during challenging times.

HARD LUCK

Filmed in Keene, NH

5 min - Created by Keene State students, Hard Luck is a comedic tale of a bumbling man trapped in an elevator. With only his trusty tools at hand, can he escape before he loses his mind? Directed and written by Kenneth April, this short is edited, produced, and stars Ivan Baymar.

Don Does Jaws

Filmed in Bellows Falls, VT

3 min - In this humorous homage to Jaws, Don Tretler from Bellows Falls recreates the iconic Indianapolis speech scene with an unforgettable performance, filmed at the FACT TV studio. Tretler, also a member of the FACT TV Board and producer of Best Pictures, brings fresh life to this classic moment.

On the Trail of the Vermont Panther

Filmed in Springfield, VT

5 min - A mockumentary in the style of David Attenborough, this short takes you on a whimsical journey into the habitat of the elusive Vermont Panther. Filmed in Springfield, VT, this short is the work of talented youth filmmaker Callum Parnell, with assistance from Aimee Parnell and SAPA TV.

Grandpa's Rules

Filmed in Bellows Falls, VT

4 min - A grandfather teaches his grandson the importance of following his house rules. Written and directed by Alex Stradling, and starring Bryce Stradling and Dan Danger, this short was filmed locally in Bellows Falls, VT.

Totality’s End

Filmed in Wilmington, VT

Local filmmaker Garret Harkawik offers a captivating interpretation of the solar eclipse in Totality’s End. This atmospheric short immerses the audience in the unique experience of a solar eclipse, without dialogue or narrative, filmed right in Wilmington, Vermont.

Liminal

Filmed in Springfield, VT

2 min - Written and scored by Maeve Taylor of Bellows Falls, Liminal tells the story of someone who accidentally enters the wrong door at their local health center and becomes lost in a maze of corridors. Shot at the Springfield Health Center, this film transports viewers into a surreal and unsettling journey.

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