May 11, 2014
The Interurban Film Festival will feature 24 films from
around the world when it takes place May 16 – 17 at the Kidd Key Auditorium in
Sherman.
The first Interurban line built in Texas ran from Denison to Sherman in 1910.That line between
Denison and Sherman kept expanding and by 1902 a line was built from Dallas to
Fort Worth and it kept growing. The 76 miles between Dallas and Denison was the
fourth leg to be added. By 1913 the line went all the way through Cleburne,
Waxahachie, Corsicana and Waco to Galveston. By 1931 there were 518.75 miles
along the interurban line.
The first Interurban line built in Texas ran from Denison to Sherman in 1910.That line between
Denison and Sherman kept expanding and by 1902 a line was built from Dallas to
Fort Worth and it kept growing. The 76 miles between Dallas and Denison was the
fourth leg to be added. By 1913 the line went all the way through Cleburne,
Waxahachie, Corsicana and Waco to Galveston. By 1931 there were 518.75 miles
along the interurban line.
Inspired by the history of our
community, city leaders hope that the Interurban Film Festival will follow that
tradition of innovation bringing growth to the Texoma area. Sean Vanderveer proposed the idea at a
meeting with Sherman Mayor Cary Wacker and local community leaders as they
considered ideas for boosting the local economy. According to Vanderveer, “the ultimate goal
of this event is to attract visitors to the Texoma area with a multi-day event
that will fill hotel rooms and restaurants with patrons.”
The inaugural event attracted 38 film
entries and the review committee carefully considered the quality of each film
before acceptance was granted. The films
cover drama, horror and comedy but are not really suited for children. A three judge panel will choose awards for
Best Overall Film, Best Short Film, Best Feature Film and Honorable
Mention. The audience will vote on the
People’s Choice Award at the end of the event.
The 2014 Interurban Film Festival will
feature 24 films from around the world. Many
of these films have already received awards from other film festivals. A 13
and a half foot by 24 foot screen has been purchased and will fill the stage of
the Kidd Key Auditorium to provide the audience with an exhilarating theatre
experience.
These are high quality films produced
on a small budget and are shorter in length than million dollar films. As an example, take a look at the official trailer of
Dead Therapy, submitted by Australian producers Julie Dickson
and Lucas Scheffel, directed by Lucas
Scheffel and written by Brett Alan Bentman.
A meet and greet party catered by Fulbelli's and featuring Coconut Ale from 903 Brewers will close the event on Saturday evening. For ticket information, visit InterurbanFestivals.comhttp://www.InterurbanFestivals.com
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