Q: What is the Spirit Quest Film Festival?
A: Spirit Quest is an international film festival that takes place in the city of Erie, Pennsylvania every year. The three day event features film screening by filmmakers and awards for the best films in several categories. The focus is on films that reflect the best (and sometimes the worst) of the human experience. The next Spirit Quest Film Festival takes place May 7 – 9, 2010 at the Erie Playhouse Theatre.
Q: When did this thing start?
A: The Spirit Quest Film Festival was founded in 2009, by Greg Ropp (President of the Eerie Horror Film Festival) and his business associate Matthew Johnson.
Q: Are you still accepting film and screenplay submissions for your 2010 season?
A: NO, the 2010 call for entries is now closed. Thank you to all of our submitting filmmakers and screenwriters for making this a record breaking year in the number of entries we received..
Q: Is the Festival open to the public?
A: YES we are most certainly open to the public and we hope that lovers of great indie cinema as well as our selected filmmakers make it out to our event in May!
Q: Does it cost anything to get in?
A: Of course it does, though our admission prices are very affordable. Individual screenings are as low as $6.00, day passes are just $15.00 and All Access passes (for all three days) are only $35.00! Discounted pre-sale tickets and passes are now available for purchase on-line here: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=201712.
Q: Do you have special admission prices for kids?
A: Admission is FREE for children 12 and under! However, children must be accompanied by an adult pass or ticket holder at all times.
Q: Is your event wheelchair accessible?
A: Yes! The film festival venue is wheelchair accessible!
Q: I’m coming in from out of town. What hotels do you recommend?
A: The Avalon is our prefered hotel and is located directly across the street from our main theater. Call 814-459-2220 to make your reservations and be SURE you ask for the Spirit Quest Film Festival discount rate.
Q: Any words of advice for your visiting attendees?
A: Be sure you arrive to screenings early to get the best seats. No outside food or drink is to be brought in to the theater or expo. No smoking is allowed in the theater. All sales of passes and tickets are final and no refunds will be issued. Our staff will be on hand to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Have a great time!
Other Questions will be posted as they come in.
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