Appalachian Film Festival
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| Location | Huntington, West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Awards | APPYs |
| Hosted by | Foundry Theatre |
| Festival date | Last weekend in April |
| Website | Official website |
The Appalachian Film Festival is an annual film festival established in 2003 and based in Huntington, West Virginia.[1] The festival aims at promoting local Appalachian culture, while also only selecting films within the Appalachian region.[2][3]
Awards
[edit]The Appalachian Film Festival presents 13 awards, known as "APPYs," which include three honors in each category and a single "Best of Festival" award. Each APPY is a handcrafted blown glass apple created by Blenko Glass.[4][5]
Categories
[edit]- Student
- Music Videos
- Short Films
- Feature Films
Alumni
[edit]- 2004 - Burning Annie[6]
- 2011 - Winter's Bone
- 2012 - The Last Ride
- 2023 - King Coal[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Appalachian Film Festival". WSAZ. April 22, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ a b Adams, Mason (May 29, 2024). "'King Coal' Blends Documentary And Dream To Paint A Vivid Picture Of Appalachian Culture". WV News. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "Appalachian Film Festival - Film Freeway". Film Freeway. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ "Appalachian Film Festival - Past Festivals". Foundry Theatre. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ "Appalachian Film Fest to announce winners". The Herald-Dispatch. 2009-04-15. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Burning Annie - Film Festivals". Armak Productions. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
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