Above: “Speed Dating” 2015 1st Place Film by Meghann Artes

The 8th Annual Elgin Short Film Festival promises to be an entertaining evening of some of the very best in short films by some of the very best up-and-coming filmmakers.

You are invited to the award ceremony and screening of finalists taking place in Elgin, IL on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.

Mike Toomey, comedian and integral part of the WGN TV morning show, will return to emcee the event. Filmmakers will begin arriving on the red carpet in advance, and there will be pre-show entertainment.

The films, no more than 20 minutes in length, are rated PG, making this a great family event. The screenings include a showing of the finalists. Winners will be selected by an ESFF judging panel and audience members. In addition, there will be a People’s Choice award based solely on audience votes.

All seats $7. Tickets on sale now!

SOURCE: city of Elgin