Calling all film makers!

The 2nd annual film festival returns to the Penticton Peach Festival this August 3rd to 7th at the Peters Brothers main stage in Okanagan Lake Park. “Each night before the main act plays at 9:30 we have a space to fill as the stage gets set up. It is too dark and crowded to have other entertainment” commented Peach Festival President Don Kendall. “Last year the concept was very popular and well received. The event expands entertainment value and diversity to help grow our signature festival in Penticton” he added. “With the Tim Horton’s Giant Screen available onsite the ReelPeachFest is an opportunity to engage the thousands of people in Okanagan Lake Park”.
Film makers can submit 1 to 3 minute commercials or short films in one of two categories *.

Liquid Libations: any commercial or short film concerning Okanagan wine, craft beer, distillery, cidery, or juice/soda.
Okanagan Experience: any commercial or short film showcasing an Okanagan experience (Arts, Culture, or Tourism)

Prize money for each category:
Prize money for 1st $1000
Prize money for 2nd $500
Prize money for 3rd $250
Prize money for Fan’s Choice $500

“For a film maker to showcase their work in front of 5000+ people is very attractive, add in social media exposure for fan voting, plus with the cash prizing we feel there will be even greater interest than last year.  We have a very creative collective in the Okanagan. We want to build off of the momentum and energy from last year’s submissions and take it up a notch” stated organizer Andrew Jakubeit. “Tourism needs collateral to promote the region with authentic experiences from different perspectives and Peach Fest has a time slot to fill so it is a win-win for all” added Jakubeit “We live in such a beautiful area with multiple offerings and experiences off the beaten path. We also have a burgeoning libations industry so we need to celebrate and showcase what we have at our doorstep” The festival is open to professionals and wannabe film makers. “We are looking for more than a few pretty pictures strung together…there should be visuals that entertain and creatively tell a story about the Okanagan that evokes community pride, call to action or an emotional response” commented Jakubeit. Each submission will grant the prize sponsor (Tourism Penticton) the non-exclusive use of all or part of their submission for Tourism and/or regional promotion. Festival entry deadline will be July 31st. For more information please

visit www.reelpeachfest.com