10:00 AM - CULINARY ADVENTURE
If you live to eat — rather than eat to live — this is the cinematic smorgasbord for you. Food is a daily adventure, especially for those with daring palates, open minds and some air miles. Travel around the world for a taste of different cultures courtesy of some of the most committed and most decorated chefs, from the Syrian refugee who runs “The Nicest Place In America” to the Czech globe-trotter who introduced his country to Asian cuisine, to the maverick pasta savant who educates diners one hand-made dish at a time.
1:00 PM - CHILD’S PLAY ADVENTURE (MOVIE BLOCK)
The secret to staying young is playing young: Just because you’ve grown up doesn’t mean you ought to give up the games that always brought you joy. So, get ready to regress to the days of recess and running around: Tag, you’re it! Revisit Hollywood’s hottest comedy of 2018 with one of the men, with an Auburn connection who inspired its making.
4:00 PM - ICE ADVENTURE (MOVIE BLOCK) *Filmmakers in attendance*
Some folks like their adventures straight up, others on the rocks. We believe some of the coolest experiences are served on ice — whether speed skating, figure skating, hockey or curling. In this exclusive program, you’ll meet two characters who defied expectations and overcame some very long odds. An award-winning short will be followed by a SPECIAL SECRET SCREENING of a story that was 240 years in the making! The story tracks a hero who overcomes incredible obstacles to reach the pinnacle of his profession. At a time when the world needs heroes, you will love meeting this one. NOTE: This will be the first-time any audience has seen this film. After the screening, the filmmakers will be on hand for a unique Q&A during which your participation might very well shape its future form. BONUS: Could that be a Justin Trudeau sighting !?!
7:00 PM - ROLLING ADVENTURE - CLOSING NIGHT GALA
More than 11 million people still enjoy roller-skating, so where’s the love? Better yet, where are the rinks? Well, Auburn Sk8 still gives folks a chance to get down, get groovy for a wheel good time six days a week. After a special screening of an award-winning doc about the pastime and the derby and a few shorts to get things rolling, prepare to skate the night away with some celebrity guests and other surprises.
Please visit AuburnAdventureFilmFestival.org for complete line up of films and events!