AOF Megafest 20.21 Schedule - July 26- Aug. 1, 2021
Greetings and Welcome to AOF Megafest 20/21. Our 16th and 17th Joint Seasons of the AOF Megafest which includes over 15 Film Festival Competitions,
Award Shows, Screenings, Seminars, Parties, Special Events and More.
Our Host for the 20/21 Season is the Beautiful Galaxy Blvd Theaters located at 3680 S. Maryland Pkwy, Ste 182, Las Vegas. 90% of ALL AOF 20/21 Events will take place in an around the Theater Location. For Hotels we suggest (Based on Price and Location:) The Rio Suites / The Linq or The Venetian
For a List of Local Hotels Please click here...
In the coming days this page will be updated with even more speicific informaiton on Seminars / Parties / Mixers and Other Incredible AOF 2021 Events, so please check back often for updates. On behalf of all of our participating festivals and shows, Thank you!
MEGAFEST 2021 SEMINAR AND EVENT SCHEDULE
PLEASE NOTE TIMES / SUBJECTS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DUE TO NEW COVID-19 MANDATES AND SAFETY REASONS - SEE DISCLAIMER AT THE BOTTOM
MONDAY 7.26.21
FILMMAKER CHECK-IN AT THE GALAXY THEATRE AT 11 AM (EVERY DAY)
SCREENINGS FROM 12 PM – 12 AM (EVERY DAY)
4:30 PM / THEATER 8: OPENING NIGHT DOUBLE SCREENING OF REFUGE FROM THE STORM, WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY ELIAS ACOSTA, STARRING MICHAEL MADSEN ~ PRESENTED WITH AN OPENING PRAYER BY PASTOR DAVID CHILDERS AND DR. SUSAN STAFFORD AND ANABELLE D. MUNRO
TUESDAY 7.27.21
FILMMAKER CHECK-IN AT THE GALAXY THEATRE AT 11 AM (EVERY DAY)
SCREENINGS FROM 12 PM – 12 AM (EVERY DAY)
11:00AM PANEL / THEATER 3: CONTENT CREATOR: FIND YOUR VOICE, TELL YOUR STORY, AND GET YOUR ART OUT TO THE WORLD
PRESENTED BY : SHANE BORZA AND ERIN MIRACLE
1:15PM PANEL / THEATER 3 THE A-LIST DIRECTORS
PRESENTED BY ANABELLE D. MUNRO AND LUREEN WU
Guests: LEWIS TEAGUE, ROGER CHRISTIANSEN
HOSTED BY TMIF, LVAFA
3:30PM PANEL / THEATER 3: THE A-LISTERS- PRODUCERS ABOVE THE LINE
PRESENTED BY : ANABELLE D. MUNRO AND LUREEN WU
GUESTS: ISAAC HERNANDEZ (EP, PRODUCER, DIRECTOR), ELIAS ACOSTA (WRITER / DIRECTOR / PRODUCER), AND JIM ELLIS
HOSTED BY TMIF, LVAFA.
WEDNESDAY 7.28.21
FILMMAKER CHECK-IN AT THE GALAXY THEATRE AT 11 AM (EVERY DAY)
SCREENINGS FROM 12 AM – 12 PM (EVERY DAY)
1:15PM PANEL / THEATER 3: WOMEN WHO HAVE OVERCOME
PRESENTED BY: THE AOF MEGAFEST, JERRI SHER AND ANABELLE D. MUNRO, WITH CAPT. (RET) MICHELLE "MUSH" CHERLAND, SOPHIA LOUISA LEE, JANINE AVANTI, CHERIE KERR
3:30PM PITCH COMPETITION / THEATER 3
PRESENTED BY MEGAFEST, ISAAC HERNANDEZ AND JEROME COURSHON
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE – PLEASE RVSP AT AMFILMFEST@GMAIL.COM
9.15 PM / SONY THEATRE: SPECIAL LAS VEGAS PREMIERE OF SAROGETO, WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY NICO SANTUCCI, STARRING WINSOR HARMON AND ERIC ROBERTS – PRIORTIY SEATING FOR REGISTERED GUESTS AND PURCHASED TICKETS.
THURSDAY 7.29.21
FILMMAKER CHECK-IN AT THE GALAXY THEATRE AT 11 AM (EVERY DAY)
SCREENINGS FROM 12 PM – 12 AM (EVERY DAY)
CHARITY SCREENING OF HUNGRY FOR SOLUTIONS 12PM BLOCK
SYNOPSIS:
Hunger and food waste go hand in hand. When the problem of hunger gets too serious to stomach, communities spring into action.
THIS IS A CHARITY EVENT: TICKET SALES GO TO THE LAS VEGAS FOOD BANK.
Help The GIFTED Group, AOF MegaFest, Matt Holwick (Director- Hungry For Solutions) and the Las Vegas Food Bank feed the hungry.
Be a positive part of the solution.
Accepting can goods and non-perishable items for donation.
2020/2021 Selected Creators are not exempt from paying. Entry requires a paid ticket.
1:00PM PANEL / THEATER 3: PUBLISHING SEMINAR
PRESENTED BY TONY ACREE AND AMY LEIGH MCCORKLE
HOSTED BY CDWFIFF
3:00PM PANEL / THEATER 3: FINANCING YOUR SOCIALLY RELEVANT FILMS THROUGH WORKING WIITH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
PRESENTED BY: LAUREL ADLER AND RUHI HAK
4:15PM THE SECRETS TO FILM DISTRIBUTION
PRESENTED BY: JEROME COURSHON AND THE MEGAFEST
WRITERS GATHERING- 6PM
A CELEBRATION OF THE WRITTEN WORD AND POETRY /"SPOKEN" WORD WITHOUT THE PRESSURE OF COMPETITION- WATCH SELECTED SCENE READS, AND NETWORK WITH MEGAFEST AND TAKE CENTER STAGE CREATORS
WRITERS AWARD SHOW WITH TAKE CENTER STAGE AWARDS 8:30PM
JOIN THE MEGAFEST FESTIVALS IN CELEBRATING THE WRITTEN WORD
Red Carpet at 7:30 PM and Award Show 8:30 PM. The event is open to the public. Ticket Required. LIMITED Seating.
FRIDAY 7.30.21
FILMMAKER CHECK-IN AT THE GALAXY THEATRE AT 11 AM (EVERY DAY)
SCREENINGS FROM 12 PM – 12 AM (EVERY DAY)
11AM PANEL / THEATER 3: KUNG FU FILMS EAST AND WEST
PRESENTED BY THE AOF MEGAFEST, HARRY MOK, LUREEN WU, ANABELLE D. MUNRO AND SIFU AIRR
HOSTED BY LVAFA
1PM SPECIAL SCREENING / THEATER 3: SPECIAL VETERANS SCREENING OF QUIET EXPLOSIONS, WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY 2-TIME EMMY AWARD WINNER JERI SHER – FREE OF CHARGE
PRESENTED BY THE GIFTED FOUNDATION AND THE AOF MEGAFEST.
3:00PM PANEL / THEATER 3: FINDING THE FUNDS: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SECURING FILM FUNDING
PRESENTED BY: ROB MARGOLIES AND FIRST FRAME IF
4:45PM PANEL / THEATER 3: WHAT'S THE CONCEPT? WHY CONCEPTS ARE CRUCIAL IN STORYTELLING
PRESENTED BY ROB MARGOLIES AND FIRST FRAME IFF
2020 SHORT FILM AWARD SHOW
Red Carpet at 5 PM, Seating at 5:30 PM, Award Show 6 PM. The event is open to the public. LIMITED SEATING
2020 FEATURE AWARD SHOW (INCLUDING LEGENDARY STUNTS)
Red Carpet at 5 PM Seating at 5:30 PM, Award Show 6 PM. The event is open to the public. LIMITED SEATING
SATURDAY 7.31.21
FILMMAKER CHECK-IN AT THE GALAXY THEATRE AT 11 AM (EVERY DAY)
SCREENINGS FROM 12 PM – 12AM (EVERY DAY)
11:00AM FROM INFLUENCER TO INVESTOR: HOW INFLUENCERS CAN BRING ATTENTION TO YOUR FILM
PRESENTED BY DAWNMARIE DESHAIES AND TIM REALBUTO
HOSTED BY FIRST FRAME FILM FEST.
1:00PM HOW TO IMPROVISE YOUR FILM THE WHOLE TIME YOU ARE SHOOTING IT
PRESENTED BY: AOF MEGAFEST AND CHERIE KERR
2021 SHORT AWARD SHOWS
Red Carpet at 4 PM, Seating at 4:45 PM, Award Show 5 PM. The event is open to the public. LIMITED SEATING
2021 FEATURE AWARD SHOW (INCLUDING LEGENDARY STUNTS)
Red Carpet at 7:15 PM , seating at 8PM and Award Show 9 PM. The event is open to the public. Ticket Required. LIMITED Seating.
AWARD CEREMONIES 2020/2021
Thursday, July 29, 2021
The 20.21 AOF Megafest Written Word Awards
All Festivals
8:30 PM Red Carpet
9 PM Awards Begin
11 PM Written Word After Party Begins
Award Location : Sony Theater - Galaxy Theaters
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Friday, July 30, 2021
The 2020 AOF Megafest / All Festivals
Short Film Awards
All Festivals - Projects 42 Mins and Under
5 PM Red Carpet
6 PM Awards Begin
Award Location : Galaxy Theaters
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Friday, July 30, 2021
The 2020 AOF Megafest / All Festivals
Feature Film Awards - Legendary Stunts
All Festivals - Projects 42 Mins and Over
5 PM Red Carpet
6 PM Awards Begin
Award Location : Galaxy Theaters
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Saturday, July 31, 2021
The 2021 AOF Megafest / All Festivals
Short Film Awards
All Festivals - Projects 42 Mins and Under
5 PM Red Carpet
6 PM Awards Begin
Award Location : Galaxy Theaters
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Saturday, July 31, 2021
The 2021 AOF Megafest / All Festivals
Feature Film Awards - The ICON Awards
All Festivals - Projects 42 Mins and Over
8 PM Red Carpet
9 PM Awards Begin
Award Location : Galaxy Theaters
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Saturday, July 31, 2021
Legal Disclaimer:
“The MegaFest is actively monitoring the incidence of Coronavirus Disease in our region. With the increase in cases, we are asking that all participants follow the guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding large gatherings, including CDC recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID. We value your health and safety and ask that you follow the CDC Recommendations below. *
At this time, our upcoming MEGAFEST will take place as planned. By attending there is an assumption of risk as with being in contact with others that are not in your household. We do ask, however, if you are sick or feeling you are getting sick, we ask that you please stay home. Currently, older adults and persons with underlying health conditions are considered to be at increased risk of severe illness and complications from COVID. Examples of underlying health conditions include heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, people with weakened immune systems, and people who are pregnant. The CDC recommends that people in high-risk groups consult with their healthcare provider about attending any large gathering.
If you do choose to attend MEGAFEST please keep in mind the CDC recommendations on how to keep yourself and others healthy:
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Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.”
Due to changing COVID mandates and rules cancellations or adjustments may be necessary. These are circumstances that are beyond our control. The MegaFest and its partners, vendors , and staff are not deemed liable.