Synopsis & Film Details
The 2015 Fresno Film Festival, presented by Fresno Filmworks at the historic Tower Theatre, will feature eight exclusive programs of 21 short and feature-length movies from 21 different countries, including special filmmaker appearances, social gatherings, and Q&A discussions.
Tickets for individual programs cost $10 general and $8 for students and seniors; festival passes cost $50. Tickets and passes can be purchased starting October 19 at the Tower Theatre box office, 815 E. Olive Ave. Festival passes can be purchased online right now on our Tickets page. Here’s the full lineup:
FRIDAY, NOV. 13
PROGRAM #1 — 7 p.m.
The coming-of-age tale of five Turkish girls,
Mustang
With Opening Night Reception to follow
SATURDAY, NOV. 14
PROGRAM #2 — 10 a.m.
Family friendly shorts from Latin America & Spain,
¡Viva NYICFF! Short Films
PROGRAM #3 — 12:15 p.m.
The Italian drama about African immigration,
Mediterranea
PROGRAM #4 — 3 p.m.
The Armenian historical epic from Fatih Akin,
The Cut
Featuring Q&A with screenwriter Mardik Martin
PROGRAM #5 — 7:30 p.m.
An experimental story of Palestinian resistance,
The Wanted 18
Featuring Q&A with director Paul Cowan
SUNDAY, NOV. 15
PROGRAM #6 — 1:30 p.m.
Six of the world’s best in short-form cinema,
Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour
PROGRAM #7 — 4 p.m.
The surreal documentary thriller and Sundance hit,
The Russian Woodpecker
PROGRAM #8 — 6:30 p.m.
An unflinching true story from Alex Gibney,
Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine