Next year's festival will be held September 29 – October 2, 2011.
View
photos from this year's event.
Debuting September 30 to October 3, we present this fall’s FLICKERS North Country Film Festival at The BALSAMS.
Imagine: 59 films to be screened; 11 US Premieres; 35 short films; 6 Feature Narrative Films; 18 Documentaries; 21 Countries represented: Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, France Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, New Zealand, Pakistan, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, USA, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom!
The festival will also feature a world premier of the “Indian Stream Schoolhouse,” co-produced by Pittsburg, NH resident Roy Amey.
There will be various film tracks with up to five films being projected at one time in a number of BALSAMS venues, including the Switzerland of America Ballroom and the world famous Ballot Room; and a variety of themes, from comedy, drama, fantasy and romance, to North Country and Franco-American culture.
Hollywood screenwriter Chris Sparling will deliver a keynote address, and Marlyn Mason, Sandra Boynton and other celebrities will be on hand for book signing and to mingle with guests.
Flickers Film Trailers on YouTube
(without a BALSAMS Lodging package)
Film screenings:
Single day of screenings (all films in a day): — $10
All films for the entire Festival: — $30
Thursday, Sept. 30
8pm
Flickers NCFF Red Carpet Opening Night
Coffee, Dessert and Cordials — $10
Cash Bar
Friday, Oct. 1
5:30pm
NHPTV Reception with the Stars
Wine and Cheese Pairings — $20
Cash Bar
Saturday, Oct. 2
5pm–8pm
The North Country Film Festival Gala
to benefit the Brattleboro Retreat
Cocktails and Dinner — $200
VIP reception, silent auction and dinner in the
Grand Dining Room.
Wine pairing with fish course entrée.
Entertainment to be determined.
Note: this Saturday soirée is not included in the lodging packages, below, but guests who want to attend the dinner will receive a $50 credit if they are on the Full American Plan. Please make reservations for this Soiree far in advance of arrival!
Sunday, Oct. 3
11am–12pm
NCFF Closing Ceremonies & Awards — Free
In the "Switzerland of America Ballroom"
2pm
Closing Day Matinee: Best Of Fest Shorts Highlights — $10
Included with any package: All film screenings are included, along with free admittance to the Thursday, Friday and Sunday receptions (but not the Saturday Soirée).
Friday and Saturday Rates (October 1 and 2)
| Package | Modified American Plan | Full American Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $ 279 + | $ 299 + |
| Double | $ 229 + | $ 249 + |
Thursday
Rate (September 30)
| Package | Modified American Plan | Full American Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $ 259 + | $ 279 + |
| Double | $ 209 + | $ 229 + |
Above are per person, per day, plus a 9% tax and 18% Service Charge. Full American Plan includes 3 gourmet meals a day.
Reserve a Package now at The BALSAMS website
or call Reservations at 1-800-255-0600.