We had over 200 submissions, the festival staff selected just over 40, and the four judges selected the following best films:

Best Narrative:
Notes from the Acrid Plain with Burton Hoary Vol. 7
by Jonathan Ashley

Best Animation:
Dear Fatty by Hsin-I Tseng

Best Experimental:
'Charlie Rose' by Samuel Beckett
by Andrew Filippone Jr.

Best Documentary:
Forced Perspective: Odessa
by Deanna Morse

Best Local Production:
Unraveling Michelle
by Dan Shaffer.

Best of Festival:
Notes from the Acrid Plain with Burton Hoary Vol. 7
by Jonathan Ashley

The tenth annual Patriot-News Artsfest Film Festival will once again prove to delight the crowds with invited guest filmmakers, unique local and international films, and many film-related activities. read more >>

Special Guest: John Waters
Philosopher of filth and reigning king of bad taste, John Waters comes to the Artsfest Film Festival to present an outstanding live one-man show that celebrates his origins of trash with his signature brand of irreverent humor. Mr. Waters' devilishly delectable monologue focuses on his early introductions to the grotesque that influenced the groundbreaking filmmaker and author, continually magnifying his twisted contributions of creativity. Buy Tickets Online  Now! or call 717-214-ARTS