Seattle cat video entrepreneur on screening his 73-minute opus nationwide: 'It's not all cats falling into a bathtub. That would get exhausting'
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Cat Video Fest presents a 73-minute compilation of various cat videos, including animations and mini documentaries, in over 500 theaters across the U.S. and Canada. Since its inception in 2019, the event has raised over $1 million to support cat-related charities. Curator Will Braden emphasizes the diversity of content beyond traditional funny cat clips. Currently in its eighth year, the festival has expanded internationally with screenings in multiple countries, appealing to a wide array of audiences and fostering strong partnerships with independent theaters.
Cat Video Fest is a 73-minute, G-rated selection of all things feline that is playing in over 500 independent theaters in the U.S. and Canada.
Since 2019, Cat Video Fest has raised over $1 million for cat-focused charities, shelters, and animal welfare organizations.
Braden shows how broad the idea of a cat video can be, including animated things, music videos, and mini documentaries.
The screenings attract all varieties of audiences, making it one of the only things that appeals to everybody.
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