Film Fest Knox Enjoys Successful Second Year

Artistic director Darren Hughes, Visit Knoxville Film Office director Curt Willis and Paul Harrill, Elev8tor Pitch judge and FFK’s Development Lab coordinator, did an admirable job of introducing each film or block, which calmed the nerves of those arriving a few minutes after scheduled showtimes and diminishing the chaotic nature that sometimes accompanies festivals that feature indoor events.

They were on point all weekend, making the filmmakers they interviewed feel comfortable and acting as conduits between the creators and the audiences. Visit Knoxville’s Kim Bumpas and representatives from Regal were equally locked in for the duration and by Sunday night, everyone in attendance was clamoring for year three.

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