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[ Red Dirt '21 : Special Guest ]
James V. Hart
Legendary Hollywood Screenwriter
Red Dirt Film is PROUD to announce this year's headlining guest, James V. Hart, legendary Hollywood screenwriter of such classics as Steven Spielberg's Hook (1991), Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), Muppet Treasure Island (1995), Contact (1997), August Rush (2007), The Hot Zone (2019), and more! Mr. Hart will be featured during our livestream event on the on-demand portal's live events section, Saturday March 13th, from 6:30-8 pm CST. The format will be an AMA "ask me anything" format, emceed by Brandi Mertens and moderated by Damon Blalack.
Mr. Hart has also been very gracious in supplying the festival with signed prize-ready copies of his HartChart toolkits for both beginning and seasoned writers that help them more effectively map their stories when creating screenplays.
Tickets to all the festival panels are free via the Access Pass, and can be experienced via any Smart device through the Film Festival Plus platform (filmfestivalplus.com); those wishing to view bundled or unlimited viewing of the over 150 films, scripts, and music videos should opt for one of the packaged passes available; all can be accessed at .
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[ FESTIVAL INFO ]
T-Shirts can be ordered can be ordered though Paypal via ; $15 for sizes Med. to XL; $20 for size 3XL and above. Be sure to include size specification and address!
Student Pass - All students have free access to all films, music, and events!
VIP Pass - Full Access to all events, both in-person and online, and inclusive of bonus time with guests, and a T-Shirt (mailed separately). $60
Festival Pass - Full Access to all content for all three days, but without preferred access to panels; also includes the ability to attend the two nights of in-person social-distancing at Eskimo Joe's the nights of Friday the 12th and Saturday the 13th. $30
Day Pass - Full Access to all films, music, and standard events on any given day. $15
Access Pass - Can view free films and music performances, live events, and have the option to rent films for $2 for shorts/$5 for feature length ($1.99 and $5.99 respectively on Apple TV)
Eskimo Joe's in-person events will feature this season's selected music videos and film trailers on a large screen in the Dome. Social-Distancing can be spread across all three floors overlooking the atrium, and two bars will be open throughout the event to furnish cheese fries and drinks.
[ FULL SCHEDULE ]
Friday the 12th:
9 - 10:30 AM / Morning Mimosas with the Filmmakers / Best Western Cimarron Inn 4th floor hotel Chapparal Room
9 PM - Midnight / Eskimo Joe's / Private Networking party with trailer screenings / music video performances
Saturday the 13th:
9 - 10:30 AM / Morning Mimosas with the Filmmakers / Best Western Cimarron Inn 4th floor hotel Chapparal Room
12 - 1:15 PM / LGBTQ+ Panel / Best Western Cimarron Inn 4th floor hotel Chapparal Room
1:15 - 2:30 PM F-Rated Women in Film Panel / Best Western Cimarron Inn 4th floor hotel Chapparal Room
2:30 - 3:45 PM / Diversity Panel / Best Western Cimarron Inn 4th floor hotel Chapparal Room
3:45 - 5 PM / Iranian Spotlight/ Best Western Cimarron Inn 4th floor hotel Chapparal Room
5 - 6:15 PM / Script Reads / Best Western Cimarron Inn 4th floor hotel Chapparal Room
6:30 - 8:00 PM / A Conversation With James V. Hart, Screenwriter of Spielberg's Hook (1991), Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), Muppet Treasure Island (1995), Contact (1997), August Rush (2007), The Hot Zone (2019) - - Best Western Cimarron Inn 4th floor hotel Chapparal Room
Eskimo Joe's / Private Networking party with trailer screenings/music video performances
Sunday the 14th:
9 - 10:30 AM / Morning Mimosas with the Filmmakers / Best Western Cimarron Inn 4th floor hotel Chapparal Room
Q&As for filmmaker and musicians will be ongoing throughout the weekend.
[ AWARDS & ANNOUNCEMENTS ]
In-lieu of an Awards Ceremony this year, we'll have a rolling nomination/award win process throughout week, announcing by Friday evening (the 19th).

