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“Love and Work,” a film directed by Pete Ohs, tells the story of Diane and Fox, two people who love to work in a world where jobs are illegal. PHOTO COURTESY OF TREEFORT MUSIC FEST
Filmfort showcases emerging independent cinema
BY SABINA DANA PLASSE
Among the bevy of forts at the 2024 Treefort Music Fest is Filmfort, a longstanding option to extend one’s passion and interests for art and creativity, an element of curiosity Treefort embraces full-heartedly. For three days, Filmfort will showcase diverse cinematic perspectives for audiences of all ages, ranging from the enigmatic to the experimental to the off-beat.
In addition to film screenings, Filmfort hosts DIY film panels and Q+A sessions with attending Filmfort filmmakers. These discussions extend beyond the screen with inside info and on-set stories about how a story goes from page to screen. For 2024, Filmfort presents a record number of 39 films, which include dozens of short films and several feature-length films.
Kicking off on Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m., Filmfort will open with a comedy shorts block at The Flicks. In addition, Filmfort will also have a screening at the Idaho State Museum of “Ugly Baby” at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22, which is part of Kidsfort and for all ages. A Local Gems block of all-local films will occur on Friday, March 22, at 11 a.m. at the Boise Centre. Among all the scheduled films, Filmfort has also planned a secret screening at The Flicks on Saturday, March 23, at 7:15 p.m. It is a delightful ending to an exciting and packed slate of movies.
“Our comedy shorts blocks are so popular that we wanted to bump things up for the opening night and kick things off on a high note,” said Filmfort Director Chelsea Smith. “We will have screenings all day Friday and Saturday with The Flicks and Boise Centre venues and at The Bus Station, which is very exciting for this year.”
However, what’s most exciting for this year is screenings at The Bus Station, now the home of The Idaho Film Society—an established nonprofit, which you can read more about in this issue of IdaHome! It’s a retro DIY film space where much is happening for filmmakers and film enthusiasts.
“The Bus Station was such a hit for 2023 that I think many people will be very curious to see what is now with the Boise Film Society in the space,” said Smith. “It’s very fun, and now it’s a little more formalized and a great place to see a few films.”
A few suggested films include the world premiere of “Stockton to Table Rock,” a drama shot and edited in Boise, directed by Elliot Norton and scored by Boise artist Jesse Blake Rundle. “Stockton to Table Rock” is a coming-of-age drama about a high school senior who confronts her abusive mother and wrestles with whether forgiveness is possible weeks before her high school graduation.
Another particular film by Sara Burke and Aaron Keene to see is “Can’t Seem to Make You Mine.” It portrays a gritty and real situation about a man released from prison trying to make amends with his ex and become a father to his six-year-old son while staying with a stripper he met on a pen-pal website. Also adding to the slate of must-see films is ”RATS!,” a raucous, over-the-top horror comedy about the misadventures of Emo-era delinquents. And there are plenty more films to watch for all tastes throughout the three-day film celebration.
Filmfort is happening Thursday, March 21, through Saturday, March 23, during Treefort Music Fest 2024. Films will screen at The Flicks, Boise Centre, and with the Idaho Film Society at The Bus Station. All films are included with a 1-day or 5-day Festival Pass or a Filmfort Badge, which is $30. Filmfort venues are for all ages, but not all content may suit younger audiences. For a schedule and information about Filmfort screenings, events, and locations, visit treefortmusicfest.com/ filmfort-2024/
