SHIFF - Opening Night (10/10/24) 5:30pm arrival. Stay as long as possible.
THURSDAY OCT 10, 7:00PM - 9:15PM / OPENING NIGHT US EAST COAST PREMIERE "BOOKWORM" (2024) Presented by SHIFF & VERTICAL US EAST COAST PREMIERE "BOOKWORM" (2024) 1hr, 44min Directed by Ant Timpson, Starring Elijah Wood and Nell Fisher After our fest opening remarks, SHIFF 2024 kicks off with our first feature film of the night, the US East Coast Premiere of the wildly inventive and family-friendly fantasy adventure BOOKWORM. In this critically acclaimed film, Mildred, an adventurous 11-year-old, dreams of proving the existence of the mythical Canterbury Panther. Accompanied by her estranged father (Elijah Wood), the mismatched duo navigates the wilderness, magic tricks, and an extraordinary quest! Equivalent to PG / PG-14 rating. Suitable for families.
