HANNIBAL, MO -- The 6th Annual American Artist Film Festival opens in Hannibal on September 22, 2011. The festival will feature films from all over the world.

Tickets are available in advance or at the door.

Schedule of events:

Thursday, September 22
Opening Night Cocktail Party
Exclusive Live Premier Performance by “The Slasher Kings”
Red Carpet Entry
Opening Night Featured Film “Masterpiece”
Thursday, September 22
7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Hannibal Arts Council, 105 South Main Street
TICKETS:  $25.  Includes drinks, light appetizers, live entertainment by “The Slasher Kings” and a ticket to the Opening Night Featured Film.  Available at the door or for advance on-line purchase at:  http://www.startickets.com/event.php?event=2641

Opening Night Featured Film Only
(See Film Festival Screening Schedule Below for Film Descriptions)
MASTERPIECE
Thursday, September 22
10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
B&B Theater’s Main Street Cinema 8, 100 South Main Street
TICKETS:  $5. Available for purchase at the theater box office or advance on-line purchase at: http://www.bbtheatres.com/location.asp?location=13957. Choose Thursday, September 22 from the drop-down menu at and click on the film time, not the film name/title to get to purchase screen.
*Open Q&A session with attending Directors/Producers/Actors follow each film.

Friday, September 23
Filmmakers Meet and Greet Brunch
Friday, September 23
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Java Jive, 211 North Main Street
Here’s your chance to enjoy some one-on-one time with our visiting filmmakers!
No ticket necessary to attend this event. Food and drink are available for purchase.

Films Begin Screening at B&B Theater
(See Film Festival Screening Schedule Below for Film Descriptions)
Friday, September 23
12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
B&B Theater’s Main Street Cinema 8, 100 South Main Street
TICKETS:  $5. Available for purchase at the theater box office or advance on-line purchase at: http://www.bbtheatres.com/location.asp?location=13957. Choose Friday, September 23 from the drop-down menu at and click on the film time, not the film name/title to get to purchase screen.
*Open Q&A session with attending Directors/Producers/Actors follow each film.

“Writing for the Big Screen” Workshop
Learn the techniques and nuances for writing successful screenplays from renowned playwright and screenwriter Ron Simonian. Cameo appearances from attending film-makers.
Friday, September 23
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Mark Twain Museum, 120 North Main Street
TICKETS: $15.  Available for purchase at the door.  All proceeds go to the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum

“Acting & Auditioning for the Big Screen” Workshop
Learn acting and auditioning techniques for the big screen from renowned playwright and screenwriter Ron Simonian. Cameo appearances from attending film-makers.
Friday, September 23
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Mark Twain Museum, 120 North Main Street
TICKETS: $15.  Available for purchase at the door. All proceeds go to the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum

Murder Mystery Theatre Cocktail Party
Put your detective skills to the test to see if you can solve the “Murder at the Oscars”!
Friday, September 23
9:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
B&B Theater’s Main Street Cinema 8, 100 South Main Street
TICKETS: $20.  Beer and wine included in ticket price. Theater concessions will also be available for purchase. Available for purchase at the theater box office or advance on-line purchase at: http://www.bbtheatres.com/location.asp?location=13957. Choose Friday, September 23 from the drop-down menu at and click on the film time, not the film name/title to get to purchase screen.

Saturday, September 24
Filmmakers Meet and Greet Brunch
Saturday, September 24
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Rumor Has It, 125 North Main Street
Here’s your chance to enjoy some one-on-one time with our visiting filmmakers!
No ticket necessary to attend this event. Food and drink are available for purchase.

Films Begin Screening at B&B Theater
(See Film Festival Screening Schedule Below for Film Descriptions)
Saturday, September 24
12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
B&B Theater’s Main Street Cinema 8, 100 South Main Street
TICKETS:  $5. Available for purchase at the theater box office or advance on-line purchase at: http://www.bbtheatres.com/location.asp?location=13957. Choose Saturday, September 24 from the drop-down menu at and click on the film time, not the film name/title to get to purchase screen.
*Open Q&A session with attending Directors/Producers/Actors follow each film.

Closing Night Party and Awards
Saturday, September 24
9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Hannibal Arts Council, 105 South Main Street
Light Appetizers, Cash Bar, Music and Awards
Tickets:  $15
Beer, wine, soda and light appetizers will be provided and are included in the ticket price.
TICKETS:  Available at the door or for advance on-line purchase at: http://www.startickets.com/event.php?event=2641

Sunday, September 25
Filmmakers Farewell Brunch
Sunday, September 25
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Mark Twain Dinette, 400 North Third Street
Here’s your last chance to enjoy some one-on-one time with our visiting filmmakers!
No ticket necessary to attend this event. Food and drink are available for purchase.