Suggested donation at the door is $10 for each session. 31 films will be shown. Food and drinks available for purchase from Beelzebunz. Door Prizes! Free popcorn! Awards will be given on Saturday evening.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, Nov. 1

Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Films will be screened from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

Special Guests for HAND JOB: Directors Davis Cameron Chu and Meezahn Senbetta.

Special Guests for AFTERLIFE: Director Ben Harl, Reiki Master and Intuitive Medium Danielle Boller.

SATURDAy, nov. 2

Doors open at 10:30 AM.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Special Guest for HITCHHIKING TO MARS: Paul Carr, Director

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Junior Filmmaker Award presentation at 5:15 PM

6:30 PM - 10:30 PM: Special Guest for MY BEST NUT: David L. Bradburn, Director

Special Guest for AFTER HOURS: Kenneth Yokem II, Director



ACCOMMODATIONS

We have a special hotel rate of $102 (includes parking) at the Wyndham Springfield City

Centre, 700 East Adams Street for Nov 1 and 2. You may make reservations by calling

217-789-1530 (reference the name “Route 66 Film Festival 2024”) or click below

Film Categories

Animation

Comedy

Debut

Drama

Experimental

Foreign Language

Made in Illinois Student

and this year’s special category:

Road Adventures

We would like to extend our gratitude to our incredible sponsors, whose unwavering support has made this film festival a resounding success. Your generosity and commitment have allowed us to bring together a diverse community of filmmakers, artists, and film lovers to celebrate the magic of cinema. Without your partnership, this event would not have been possible. Thank you for helping us create unforgettable experiences and for supporting the art of storytelling.

SPONSORS