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38 UCW OCTOBER 4-10, 2023 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Black Barbie headlines this year's Indigo Moon Film Fest by AMBER LITTLE No need to travel to Cannes to experience a one-of-a-kind film fest. For the eighth year, the Indigo Moon Film Fest is taking over downtown Fayetteville on October 13th through 15th. e CAMEO, Lodge and e Capital Encore Academy will host this year's films over three days. is year's offerings range from animation to documentaries to student films and will include a whole day dedicated to N.C.-made films. With over 80 films set to screen at the film fest, there are sure to be plenty of favorites among filmgoers. Tickets can be purchased online at www.indigomoonfilmfest.com. For those free all weekend, All Access VIP tickets can be purchased for $100. ese tickets include access to opening Night, all film showings, film receptions and the awards banquet. One-day tickets can be used for any showing except for opening night, and range from $5 to $10. Check out the website for the complete list of ticket options. A special experience has been added this year: dinner and a movie (director). A small intimate dinner with director, Indy Saini, at the SkyView on Hay, will give filmgoers the opportunity to talk with the director, who has had her work featured on Amazon Prime. Tickets are $10. Opening the Indigo Moon Film Fest is Black Barbie, directed by LaGueria Davis. Founders of Groundswell Pictures and the Indigo Film Fest, Jan Johnson and Pat Wright, are most excited to bring this film to the local screen. "Our opening night film, Black Barbie is one we are so excited to bring to the people in Fayetteville," they said. "What an amazing documentary about the introduction of black Barbies and other black dolls into the marketplace. It should not be missed. And, not only do we show it on October 13 at 7 p.m. in the CAMEO, but we also screen it again on Sunday, Oct. 15 in the CAMEO at 1 p.m. We want everyone to see this amazing film. Of course, if you come to opening night you also get to hear from the filmmaker and go the Opening Night Gala where you will enjoy live music, light bites and a chance to interact with the more than 2 dozen filmmakers who will be in attendance." Jan and Pat are thrilled about the eighth year of the film festival, an event they believe is an asset and essential to our community. "We believe film inspires change. at is the focus of the festival every year. Film festivals offer viewers the opportunity to view films from other cultures, countries and beliefs. is gives viewers a chance to look at ideas from a different perspective. is is what allows people to grow and change," they said. As one can imagine, a lot of work goes into an event this big. For community members who are interested in taking a support role at the film fest, volunteers are still needed. Information on becoming a volunteer signup can be found at https://signup.zone/indigo- moon. ose interested in volunteering should sign up as soon as possible, as a volunteer training session is happening soon. is year's sponsors include e Arts Council of Fayetteville Cumberland County, South River EMC, Cumberland Community Foundation, and Carmax Cares. Director-level sponsors include Developmental & Forensic Pediatrics, Dr. Wayne Riggins and Luis Perez, SkyView on Hay, Rainbow Room and Moonlight Communications. Jan and Pat feel the support of the community through sponsors, volunteers, and attendees. "We are so humbled by all of our supporters," they said. e Indigo Moon Film Fest will culminate Sunday with an Awards BBQ at the SkyView on Hay, another showing of Black Barbie at the CAMEO and the presentation of the film awards at the Lodge. is is a can't miss event for film lovers of Fayetteville. EVENT AMBER LITTLE, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly.com. 910-484-6200.