One of the most consistently wonderful festivals in the state of Michigan just keeps better with each passing year. This year the 16th Waterfront Film Festival appears to not be letting up as they bring the best of Hollywood to our pleasurable shoreline: We're like Cannes but without the cost or stuffiness. Heading to South Haven this year will be 34 feature films, of which 21 are Midwest premieres and 13 are Michigan premieres.
As with any film festival of this scale, the opportunity to bump into an actor or director is even greater than at many other, larger festivals. While there is a huge list of attendees coming in from L.A., lots of folks are excited to see that Jason Ritter of the TV show “Parenthood” will be attending Waterfront Film Festival in support of his newest film, the light-hearted mystery “Wild Canaries.”
There are plenty of ways to access the festival for every bank account, from the weekend pass to day passes to single admission tickets. The best place to start your Waterfront Film Festival experience is to attend the Thursday night Summer Homecoming! opening night party. This year, the outdoor event begins with local musicians Alexis and Valentiger before Bradley Wisk and Tony Ferrari take to the stage. At dusk, the party continues with an eclectic presentation of short films.
Admission: From $12 and up.
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