Hockomock Film Festival Awards Day

On Saturday May 12th, the Hockomock Film Festival will hold its annual Awards Day at Stonehill College's Martin Center.  At 3:00 there will be a screening of all the finalists, followed by the Awards Ceremony at 5:00 which should be over by 6:00.   Sponsored annually by the North Easton Savings Bank, cash prizes are awarded to the finalists in four categories: drama, documentary, music video and PSA (public service announcements). Films must be made by residents of the Hockomock towns and over 400 films have been entered since the competition was founded 12 years ago as the Easton Film Festival.  "This year we received 46 entries from seven of the Hockomock towns." says head judge Gino Del Guercio "And the production values of story, sound and cinematography were once again raised to a new level.  YouTube has encouraged young film makers because they know their projects can gain wide distribution."   Be there this Saturday to see some excellent films and to support our local filmmakers.   www.hockomockfilmfestival.com