SLO Internation Film Fest
APRIL 25 - 30, 2024
Located half-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo’s laid-back vibe and serene natural beauty is the perfect setting for this highly regarded annual film celebration. Filmmakers rave about the warmth and attentiveness that is so much a part of the SLO Film fest experience, as does the swelling tide of industry pros and film critics who are fast discovering the film festival’s thoughtful audiences and unique programming sensibility.
A full week of celebrating all that film has to offer! With over 100 films, filmmakers, special guests from around the country, live music performances, workshops, panel discussions, red carpet events, themed parties and mingling with familiar faces in the industry, join us for the 30th annual SLO Film Festival, happening April 25-30.
Paso Robles Encore Week
Supported by Travel Paso, Park Cinemas and Baker Wine & Grape Analysis
New this year, SLO Film Fest is extending the traditional festival past the 6 day experience! In addition to the Virtual Festival this year they are bringing the magic of the SLO Film Festival to North County for an exclusive week of screenings! Enjoy some of the 2023 festival films in the newly remodeled Park Cinemas in Downtown Paso Robles!
All-Access passes will be accepted, and individual screening tickets are available.
TUESDAY, MAY 2
4:30PM - DUSTY & STONES
Dusty and Stones struggle to sustain a country music career in their tiny African kingdom of
Swaziland and yearn for greater recognition. When they are unexpectedly invited to record their
songs in Nashville and compete in a Texas battle of the bands, the two cousins journey to the heart of American country music, determined to win big and turn their careers around.
7:30PM OPENING NIGHT - OKLAHOMA BREAKDOWN
Spread across the country but connected through private Facebook groups, Mike Hosty is a one-man band, freak of nature, comedian and talented musician able to produce original pieces and performances on the fly. When Stoney LaRue turned Hosty’s “Oklahoma Breakdown” into the #1 hit of 2007, few knew anything about the creator. OKLAHOMA BREAKDOWN dives into why an underground legend has his reservations about fame and limelight.
Includes a special acoustic performance and Q&A with Mike Hosty and filmmaker Christopher Fitzpatrick.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3
4:30PM | VICUNA SALVATION
At more than 5,000 meters above sea level, VICUNA SALVATION tells the incredible story of the conservation of a species and the empowerment of a community that lives in the Peruvian mountains. With the vicuña producing the finest wool fiber in the world and its garments costing thousands of dollars, poachers and the black market led to the near-extinction of the species. Alerting the Peruvian government to the situation, global brands and communities made a pact to only market garments that were made with certified fiber.
7:30PM | I LIKE MOVIES
Teenage cinephile Lawrence dreams of attending film school in the Fall. In order to raise the hefty tuition fee, he gets his dream job at a local video store, Sequels. Wracked with anxiety about his future, he begins alienating the most important people in his life — his best friend Matt and his single mother Terri — all while developing a complicated friendship with his older female manager, Alana. As graduation looms, a series of painful realizations force Lawrence to realize that he has some growing up to do.
THURSDAY, MAY 4
4:30PM | HOME OWNERS
In search of their forever home, Ana and Maxi are shown the house of their dreams for less than their budget. Everything is perfect until they realize that it is even better than they thought: the house gives them everything they ask for. This fast-paced, surrealist and thrilling comedy leaves you on the edge of your seat as Ana and Max discover what happens when they stop asking the house for what they want.
5:00PM | GEORGIAN BITES OF FLAVOR at THE JUNCTION
Enjoy special inspired Georgian bites and wine at the new restaurant Junction Paso Robles before a screening of THE PURSUIT OF FLAVOR.
7:30PM | THE AMPHORA PROJECT & THE PURSUIT OF FLAVOR
THE AMPHORA PROJECT
Some of today’s top winemakers lead us on a journey from 6,000 BC to today as ancient wine-making vessels are explored. Featuring local winemakers and wineries, THE AMPHORA PROJECT tells the story of making wine in clay.
THE PURSUIT OF FLAVOR
An apologetic sommelier returns to his once-home of Georgia, to explore the humble and hidden truth about wine and its inception. In touring the lush countryside and documenting the deceptively simple process of Georgian winemaking and the unique fruits of its labor — namely, orange wine — Ashwin rediscovers the original magic that saved his life and brought him to the world of flavor.
FESTIVAL LOUNGE AT THE JUNCTION
MAY 2, 3, 4: 4:30PM - 9:00PM
Enjoy fabulous wine, beer and Spanish tapas for purchase while you wait between films. Conveniently located just a few blocks from the Park Cinemas!
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit slofilmfest.org.
