EIFF: FACTS AND FANTASIES

EIFF: FACTS AND FANTASIES From the sharp edges of truth to the surreal corners of the mind. We end our season where all great stories begin: in the space between what is real and what we dare to dream. Our journey opens in distant villages and intimate corners of the world, where art, legacy, and … Read more

EIFF: PAPER MARRIAGE

EIFF: PAPER MARRIAGE Love isn’t part of the agreement. But life has other plans. Some unions are built on love. Others are built on paperwork. And sometimes, even the most transactional arrangements reveal something unexpectedly tender. In Paper Marriage, a Chinese immigrant facing deportation pins her hopes on a marriage of convenience with an unemployed … Read more

EIFF: AMERICAN THEATER

EIFF: AMERICAN THEATER Cancel culture meets musical theater. What could go wrong? A group of conservative theater artists gather in a secluded cabin in rural Georgia with an unlikely mission: to reclaim their place in the American performing arts. American Theater is a daring, real-life documentary that follows a dismissed director and his new ensemble … Read more

EIFF: LAUGHS AND ANIMATIONS

EIFF: LAUGHS AND ANIMATIONS An opening night of mischievous minds and animated delights. We begin the 2025 season with a jubilant detour into the mischievous, the magical, and the delightfully unhinged. The attic creaks open and bursts into song as two tiny adventurers dance through dusty memories in Tin Tune. A highway rest stop becomes … Read more

THE EMBYS

THE EMBYS   GLITZ & GLAMOUR IN IRONWOOD! OUR ANNUAL AWARD SHOW HAS A NEW HOME AT THE EMBER CLUB After eight weeks of events, the final Friday of our season salutes the winners of Art in the Park and the Emberlight International Film Festival in a celebration of all things Emberlight.  This special evening will feature … Read more

INSIDE THE FRAME

INSIDE THE FRAME Step behind the scenes with Inside the Frame, an evening dedicated to exploring the intricate art of filmmaking. Delve deeper into the world of filmmaking through exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, offering a glimpse into filmmakers’ studios, the technology they use, and the creative decisions that shape their work. Whether you’re a film enthusiast, aspiring … Read more

ECHOES OF THE WORLD

ECHOES OF THE WORLD Who needs a little vacation?  It’s Sunday evening at The Ember Club and we’re taking you on a trip around the world!  (And make sure you fly business class in our VIP Tables!) Echoes of the World showcases the rich diversity of international filmmaking.  Hear firsthand from filmmakers about their experiences … Read more

EIFF: DIRECTOR’S CUT

EIFF: DIRECTOR’S CUT This exclusive screening offers an insider’s look into the criteria and creative insights that guided our festival directors in choosing the films for our 2024 season. We kick off the 2024 International Film Festival with a line-up of standout films curated by Film Festival Director Colton Pometta and Artistic Director Miles Mykkanen.  … Read more

ECHOES OF INVASION

The 2023 Emberlight International Film Festival (EIFF) will feature ten screenings at Theatre North from August 18 – 25.  Last year over 750 films were submitted from 75 countries.  Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience perspectives and lifestyles from artists across the globe!

ANIMATION!

The 2023 Emberlight International Film Festival (EIFF) will feature ten screenings at Theatre North from August 18 – 25.  Last year over 750 films were submitted from 75 countries.  Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience perspectives and lifestyles from artists across the globe!