OUR 2022 SCHEDULE
Friday, August 12th
Historian Jeff Rapsis opens the Festival with a program about the Film History of the REX and a Silent Short Film.
Silent Short Film
with Jeff Rapsis
Rex Theatre @ 6:00PM
Matthew Beltz is a Massachusetts Filmmaker and his Film Four Pins was shot in Shelburne Falls, MA.
Four Pins (2022)
Directed by Matthew Beltz
Rex Theatre @ 6:30PM
Terrence Hayes is a New England cinematographer and filmmaker behind “Knives Out”, The Sleepover (2020) and currently “Spirited” with Ryan Reynolds and Will Farrell (Netflix Christmas 2022). The Egg was Shot on Location off the shores of New England. Terrence is based in Los Angeles and Boston.
THE EGG (2021)
By Terrence Hayes
Rex Theatre @ 7:00PM
Live Hockey Night Watch Party with Comedian Jimmy Dunn, Scott “Roadkill” (from Greg and The Morning Buzz), & Mike Riley – Former NHL Referee; Manchester Monarchs Hockey highlight reel.
SLAP SHOT (1973)
with Jimmy Dunn
Rex Theatre @ 7:30PM
Saturday, August 13th
New England Premiere Documentary Feature “Finding Sandler” 6:00pm Event at Rex Theatre; Q&A with Filmmaker David Seth Cohen.
Finding Sandler (2022)
Rex Theatre @ 6:00PM
Join Tony and Emmy Award-Winning actor of 3rd Rock from The Sun, The Crown, Dexter and the upcoming Martin Scorsese Movie Killers of the Flower moon for a lively discussion as he reflects on his life on stage and screen from his decades-long career.
An Evening with John Lithgow
Palace Theatre @ 7:30PM
Horror Night at The Rex; An American Werewolf in London with Live Podcast Taping with SNHU Film Professors after the movie.
An American Werewolf in London
Rex Theatre @ 9:00PM
Sunday, August 14th
Kids Movie (TBD)
Rex Theatre @ 10:00AM
Documentary Winner / LGBTQ Feature Presentation
Rex Theatre @ TBD
Audience Award Movie & Closing Ceremony
Rex Theatre @ 4:00PM
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