"The festival kicked off May 8 with an opening party and screening of Charles Gay's "The Secrets of Barnacle," a documentary about the group of Red Hook residents who organize the Barnacle Parade each year, celebrating the neighborhood's collective resilience following Hurricane Sandy, at the new Red Hook Distillery."
"Film buffs can still catch some of the 14 features and 24 shorts that are either about Red Hook, shot in Red Hook or made by people who live or work in Red Hook through May 17."
"The indie film festival, organized by and featuring Red Hook's creative community of filmmakers, artists and residents who believe stories can shape a city, began as a local weekend celebration and has grown into a 10-day festival showcasing films made in, about and inspired by the waterfront neighborhood's spirit of resilience and collaboration."
"The festival has partnered with local small businesses and galleries, including Green Lung Studio, Red Hook Distillery, Strong Rope Brewery, The Swan Club, Andrew Logan Projects and Good Fork Pub, which provide screening locations and event space."
The third annual Red Hook Film Festival opened May 8 with an opening party and a screening of “The Secrets of Barnacle,” a documentary about Red Hook residents who organize the Barnacle Parade after Hurricane Sandy. The new Red Hook Distillery hosted a packed venue with filmmakers, viewers, and community members, along with live music, food, and drinks. The festival runs through May 17, offering 14 features and 24 shorts focused on Red Hook, filmed in Red Hook, or made by people who live or work there. The 10-day event is organized by and features Red Hook’s creative community, aiming to honor heritage, amplify voices, and connect filmmaking across South Brooklyn and beyond. It partners with local businesses and galleries that provide screening and event spaces.
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