COPA SHORTS FILM FEST 2017

Welcome to the Copa Shorts Film Fest
When Shelley and I decided to establish the Copa Shorts Film Fest in late 2015, we had no idea
what would result. The response has been amazing! Screenwriters and filmmakers from over 20
countries have entrusted us with their films and screenplays.
A festival takes many people. Without our sponsors and donors who saw our vision and the volunteers
who spent many hours reviewing the films, we would not have been able to hold our
festival. As a non-profit organization, Copa Shorts Film Fest, Inc. thanks each of those individuals
for their financial support and their valuable time.
With our mission of showcasing emerging talent, short films and screenplays provided the opportunity
for more talent to be recognized. We believe that the results will entertain audiences
and offer the creative filmmakers and screenwriters a “calling card” to Hollywood or production
houses to develop their projects.
The screenwriting table reads offer snapshots into whole worlds created within 15 pages. The
short films, in 20 minutes or less, evoke whole ranges of reactions. Many perspectives are showcased
with films from Maricopa, across the US, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Italy, Austria,
Spain, France, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Papua New Guinea and China.
Join us for the festival to see the range of projects that will make you laugh, cry, think and smile.
Thank you for your support! Without your presence Copa Shorts Film Fest would not be a fest!
Roger Gillespie
Festival Director
Shelley Gillespie
Executive Director
FESTIVAL POLICIES
ADULTS-ONLY ADVISORY
Although many of our films are family-friendly,
all are unrated by the M.P.A.A. Viewer
discretion is advised in determining whether
children are mature enough for any film block.
If you have questions, please ask our staff for
recommendations.
The exception is Saturday January 18th. The
8:30PM film block, “Scary Choices” is a mix of
horror, adult themes and moral choices. Please
be aware that no one under 16+ will be
admitted without a parent or guardian.
RECORDING DEVICES
Audio and video-recording are not permitted in
UltraStar Theatre 1 or the VIP areas (VIP 13 and
StarClass theatre 13) during the festival due to
copyright issues. Anyone attempting to record
films or audio will be asked to leave the
theatre.
PHONES AND DIGITAL DEVICES
Please turn off phones and other devices
during the films. We’d hate for you to miss a
single minute of the projects that our
filmmakers have worked so hard to have
featured in our festival.
If you need to make a call or send a text
message, please move to lobby or areas
outside of the theatre. Be considerate to all
attendees who wish to see and hear the films.
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
A Copa Shorts Film Fest 2017 Staff member or
Volunteer will be present on the main floor
during all film and screenplay reading blocks.
They will be wearing a Volunteer or Staff
Badge.
Although we hope to have a safe and fun
event, if you need assistance, please see one of
our volunteers or staff.