The film festival is second only to Jazz Fest in my book. As a film lover, I love this opportunity to see local films, exotic documentaries and feature films before their wide release. Is that a celebrity I see over there? Yes! Lots of the films feature Q&As with directors, actors, and producers who worked on the films. Even if they aren’t currently famous, chances are they will be in a few years. My only complaint is that with over 400 films at 12 venues it can be hard to choose. I want to see them all!