Friday Screening - Little Richard Documentary

Saturday and Sunday Screenings:

Weekend Passes - Entry to all event (Except Little Richard Documentary Screening)

Single Day Passes

Student & Senior Discounts Available!

Friday - March 20

Norwalk Conservatory Theater & Lot48

  • Screening: "Little Richard: I Am Everything" 6:30P - 8:00P

    Screening w/ Director Lisa Cortés in conversation with Emmy and Peabody winning filmmaker, Trey Ellis.

    Little Richard: I am Everything follows the life and career of musician Little Richard.

    The film takes a deep dive into the life and legacy of Richard Wayne Penniman, better known to the public by his charismatic stage persona, Little Richard. With his signature flamboyance and positive attitude, Little Richard rose to fame in the mid-1950s when he innovated a new musical genre that combined rock and roll sounds with soul and funk rhythms.

    It was nominated for: Peabody Award, Grammy Award for Best Music Film, Dorian Award for LGBTQ Documentary of the Year, 2023

    *Note that this screening is NOT included in the regular weekend pass ticket purchased through Eventbrite*

  • Opening Night Party - 7:00p - 10:00p

    Join us at Lot48 on Wall Street to mix and mingle with fellow filmmakers and guests of the festival. This is an evening for you to make connections and celebrate the kickoff to the festival weekend!

    Filmmakers can collect their passes and network with other filmmakers!

    Admission is free.

Saturday - March 21 - District Music Hall

  • Up & Coming - 10a - 12p

    Better The Devil You Know

    Becoming

    Eaten Alive

    An Overthinker's Dreamland

    Moments of Brotherhood

    Instant

    Good Boy

  • CT Shorts Saturday - 12p - 2p

    Finding Pá

    Straight Laced

    Sister in Red

    Housewife

    Being Here

    Goodbye, Green

  • Gripping Narratives - 2p - 4p

    More Than This

    Selfie, Please

    So Long

    YES

    Timeless

    Pink Light

    Sit with Me While I Die

  • Awards Buzz - 4p - 6p

    Dream Car Wash

    The Liars of Black Mountain Road

    DISC

    Hide

    Cheat

    Chambers Street

    A Good Day Will Come

  • TBA Feature Film - 7p - 10p

    Announcement coming soon!

Sunday - March 22 - District Music Hall

  • Documentaries - 10a - 12p

    Tides of Life

    Keytar Bear

    Sketching the Dream

    Sounds In The Day Of

    The Carousel

    Through Her Eyes

    Becoming a Queen

    The Letter

  • Feature Documentary: Bloom - 1p - 4p

    In partnership with Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, we present the documentary, Bloom. This documentary that explores the work doulas are doing to fill gaps in the medical system. Bloom follows four birth workers making reproductive care safer and more accessible in their community. Journey with three couples and the doulas they partner with to achieve a safe and confident birth experience.

    The screening will be followed by a a moderated discussion with local leaders working at the intersection of community-based care and public policy.

  • CT Sunday Shorts - 4p - 6p

    Always On

    Vivid

    Half a Century

    Rain was Not in the Forecast

    Something Good Going On

    The Paradise Road

  • Audience Awards & Closing

    Join us in the theater to give out our audience awards and close out the 6th Annual Norwalk Film Festival!

Sunday - March 22 - Lot48

  • The Work - 10a - 2p

    THE WORK is an intensive four-part series workshop focusing on the day-to-day practice of filmmaking – all of it gleaned from seasoned professionals who roll up their sleeves to develop story, direct a casting, get the shots and master post.  

  • Rising Talent - 2:30p - 4:30p

    Mix Matched Socks

    mutuals

    One Moment

    Oopsie Daisy

    Strangers

    to write the ending

    The End

  • Animated Shorts - 4:30p - 6:00p

    Ball Lightning

    Hell

    I Hear Your Call

    But I'm a Shoe

    Póg mo Pigeon

    The Seeker and Sun Storm

    Waves

    The Shyness of Trees