Independent Filmmakers Shine at First Carpinteria Film Festival
Tracy Lehr
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Independent filmmakers walked the red carpet in Carpinteria this weekend.
People enjoyed the cool theater on a hot Saturday at the first Carp Film Fest.
It opened on Friday and ran through Sunday night.
Filmmakers consider it a springboard for their features and documentaries.
Moviegoers arrived early for the first showing of the afternoon.
“It feels amazing. I love making films, I love cinema, and it is really beautiful seeing your work up there,” said Jaime Andrade, who screened his documentary Golf n Stuff: A Hole-in-One History.
“So many people don’t make it because they don’t believe in themselves,” said Sheena Rock. “And I mean, having your film in a theater—how could you not believe in yourself at that point? It’s amazing.”
Rock created the film Scavenger and also signed her book Descension.
The Alcazar co-founder Asa Olsson greeted fans at the box office.
“This is so fantastic—first of all, in a beautiful old theatre, almost 100 years old. And this is our first film festival in Carpinteria, and we intend to continue for years to come,” said Olsson.
Carp Film Fest founder Michael Lazaro stayed behind the scenes.
He chose a fitting festival poster that includes the beach, an avocado, and a film clapperboard.
The eclectic lineup of films continued through Sunday, starting at 3 p.m.
The closing night film was David Crosby: Remember My Name, followed by a Q&A.
A guest performance by local musician Jackson Gillies followed.
You will find a link to more information at https:carpfilmfest.com