Sacramento Film and Music Festival (August 8-17) started lat Friday : here is a quick list of some of the events that are taking place this year. The festival has expanded the event to 10 days this year at the beautiful and historic Crest Theatre and there is some really interesting stuff playing this year.

Friday, August 8th - Presentation of the 2008 Film Arts Service Award 8:30pm. Jake’s Corner 9pm: Attend the screening and filmmaker Q&A with producer Tim Comstock, Director Jeff Santo, and lead actor Richard Tyson – and learn about the Sacramento connections. Reception begins at 7:30pm.
Saturday, August 9th - Running the Sahara 1:30pm and Larry Meistrich 3:30pm: Watch the movie and then listen to why Larry chose to be involved and what he is looking for in projects – includes tips for Sunday’s pitch sessions. Sac Music Seen 7:30pm: See how local filmmakers have interpreted the music of area bands and musicians.

Sunday, August 10th - Writers and filmmakers that are interested in scheduling an appointment for a pitch sessions can go to www.pitchnehst.com to register for an individual appointment. Note: There is a $10 administrative fee. Student Programs at 1pm & 3pm: Student filmmakers at their finest – several in attendance for Q&A. Crazy 5pm and Gospel 7:30pm: Both films have filmmaker Q&A’s.

Tuesday, August 12th - Twelve 7pm: See how 12 Boston-based filmmakers made a compilation feature from 12 short films with common elements.
Wednesday, August 13th - Capital Film Arts Alliance screenings 6:30pm: Includes trailer competition Sacramento Shorts 8:30pm: With filmmaker Q&A.
Friday, August 15th - Let Others Suffer 8:30pm: A mockumentary about a documentary about a documentary – a film probably best appreciated by those who have made movies of their own.

Saturday, August 16th - 10x10 Filmmaker Challenge 7:30pm: Screening the 10 minute movies made in 10 days. Dark Reel 11pm: Mysterious deaths plague the set of a low budget pirate movie. Filmmaker Q&A.
Sunday, August 17th - World Shorts 3pm: The best films from the international pool. Festival After-Party (to follow War Eagle, Arkansas screening) at Parlare Lounge