SouthSide Film Festival Celebrates 10 years of Independent Films from Around the World

Last night marked the kick off to the 10th annual SouthSide Film Festival.  The festival features films from across the nation and world as well as Q&A sessions with the filmmakers.

After an engaging kick-off party held at the Comfort Suites, the festival opened with feature film "Good Ol Freda" a documentary that featured the story of The Beatles as seen through the eyes of thier former Fan Club secretary Freda.  This film is a must see.  Its 1 hour and 26 minutes long and is filled with funy stories, spectacular music and a gripping look into Freda's and The Beatles "Behind the Scenes" life.  

In addition to all the great films being show during the festival, SSFF is responsible for bringing in directors and film makers from around the world. Last night I met Jacqueline Van Vugt, director of "Mama Don't Like Gutiar Pickers Round Here". Jacqueline is here from Amsterdam. I had the opportunity to talk with her while walking to the feature film.  She remarked on how beautiful Bethlehem is and how she had never been to a "small town" in the United States.  She mentioned that the SSFF crew and the city had been very welcoming and she was enjoying her time here.

So O'Little Town of Bethlehem wake up and go out and see the world right here in your backyard. The Southside Film Ferstival runs through Saturday and for more information or to purchase tickets www.ssff.org 

If you're a parent and your children are finished with school for the summer, stop by the FREE SSFF Children's film festival, which features films from Weston Woods and New York, it premiers tonight 6:30 pm at and runs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 3PM AT Godfrey Daniels in Bethlehem.