The Short. Sweet. Film Fest. strives to showcase the best local, national, and international films from up-and-coming filmmakers. What better way to watch independent cinema then in the stunning and brand-new Alex Theater at the Metropolitan at the 9 while enjoying a cool beer or cocktail with some gourmet food?

Did we mention there will also be live music throughout the film festival?

Friday, March 3 - Local Filmmaker's Night, doors open at 6:00pm and films will run from 7-10:30pm, followed by live music and a local filmmaker's networking/social event.

Saturday, March 4, doors open at 11:00am and films will run from 12noon-9:30pm, followed by live music and a filmmaker's networking/social event. We will include several other local films throughout the day as well as excellent films from the United States covering genres of drama, comedy, documentary, animation, horror, sci-fi, LGBTQ, and experimental.

Sunday, March 5, doors open at 11:00am and films will run from 12noon-8:00pm. There will be a short intermission at 4:00pm which includes live music. We will feature several International films on this day. The evening will conclude with showings of the 2017 Short. Sweet. Film Fest. award winners.

All patrons can come-and-go throughout the festival as long as they keep their wristband on. Food and drinks will be available to purchase at the bar right outside the entrance to the Alex Theater.

Here's the full schedule: http://shortsweetfilmfest.com/festival-schedule-2017/

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