This panel explores how filmmakers can build sustainable careers outside traditional industry hubs. Highlighting both the challenges and creative advantages of working in emerging production regions.
Featured Speakers are:
Ray Izad-Mehr | Filmmaker, Director Ozon Film Group
Thomas Koveleskie | Filmmaker & Screenwriter | Quarter Town Films
Russell Schwartz | Associate Professor, Creative Producing Program | Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts | Chapman University
Bobby Yan | Director, Writer & Editor. 8X Emmy Award Winner.
Join us for a behind-the-sceens look at how films break through in a crowded marketplace, from festival strategy to awards campaigns. The panel will explore how filmmakers can secure press, build momentum, and position their work for long term success.
Ethan Alter | Gold Derby | Awards Press
Eric McClanahan I Entertainment Journalis
Sara Vahabi | Phase 2 PR | Awards Publicistre.
Join us for a special reading and book release event with Chantal Gadoury. Beyond Ever After is the wonderful follow up to Until the Last Page and we get to celebrate the release with Chantal Gadoury!
About the Author: Chantal Gadoury is a best-selling fairytale retelling and romance author who lives in the beautiful countryside of Muncy! When she isnt pursuing her next writing endeavor, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones and taking long walks to the sound of BTS.
About the book: Beyond Ever After
Return to the world of fairytales that readers first fell in love with in Until the Last Page in this magically charming sequel.
When Jo fell into a book of fairytales, she thought she would only have to save one prince. But now she has to save his brother, too.
In this new chapter, Jo finds herself lost once more in a world of magic, crowns, and impossible choices. The stories have changed, but the dangers haven't--and neither has the truth: loving a frog prince was never meant to be easy.
He thought one kiss would solve everything--but now, Prince Aneurin must stop a doomed royal wedding. With Josephine by his side, they tumble through twisting tales in search of a clever witch hiding behind a perfect disguise.
Between running from bearded kings, and avoiding unwanted betrothals, they navigate kingdoms and stories that refuse to stay neatly written. As adventures collide and hearts are tested, Jo and Aneurin soon discover that even in fairytales, the most dangerous magic of all is love.
Join us for a special reading and book release event with Chantal Gadoury. Beyond Ever After is the wonderful follow up to Until the Last Page and we get to celebrate the release with Chantal Gadoury!
About the Author: Chantal Gadoury is a best-selling fairytale retelling and romance author who lives in the beautiful countryside of Muncy! When she isnt pursuing her next writing endeavor, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones and taking long walks to the sound of BTS.
About the book: Beyond Ever After
Return to the world of fairytales that readers first fell in love with in Until the Last Page in this magically charming sequel.
When Jo fell into a book of fairytales, she thought she would only have to save one prince. But now she has to save his brother, too.
In this new chapter, Jo finds herself lost once more in a world of magic, crowns, and impossible choices. The stories have changed, but the dangers haven't--and neither has the truth: loving a frog prince was never meant to be easy.
He thought one kiss would solve everything--but now, Prince Aneurin must stop a doomed royal wedding. With Josephine by his side, they tumble through twisting tales in search of a clever witch hiding behind a perfect disguise.
Between running from bearded kings, and avoiding unwanted betrothals, they navigate kingdoms and stories that refuse to stay neatly written. As adventures collide and hearts are tested, Jo and Aneurin soon discover that even in fairytales, the most dangerous magic of all is love.
Join us on Sunday, July 26th from 3-4 PM for Storytime with Emily Li Sun at the Otto Bookstore!
Author Emily Li Sun will lead this storytime with a read aloud of her debut children's book: Mr. Chow's Night Market.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Emily Li Sun is a children's book author with titles from Penguin Workshop and Scholastic. She is passionate about firing up imaginations, fostering empathy, and finding joy in everyday magic.
ABOUT THE BOOK: Mr. Chow's Night Market tells the fantastical tale of one grumpy old man and the cration of Taiwan's first night market.
Mr. Chow lives for the night, when the moon is a wok full of simmering oil. Too bad he owns a supermarket and has to wake up very, very early. Mr. Chow hates mornings and so does his store: The shopping carts are sluggish, the front door yawns, and the pomelos roll down the aisle in a sleepy daze. When disaster strikes, Mr. Chow seeks advice from other workers and the similarly buoyant, anthropomorphic buildings they work in. And soon, he discovers that his store doesn’t have to be a morning market…it can be a night market!
Storytime will also feature crafts and snacks!
Only children need booked seats, parents come along!
Don't forget your storytime punch card! If you come to 12 storytimes within a year, your child gets a free book!
This event is free to attend, with free parking available.
Patty Bailey has lived in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, for most of her life and now resides in Linden with her partner, Jack, and their two dogs, Abbey and Scooby.
Working primarily in acrylics, Patty paints landscapes, wildlife, and rural scenes inspired by the beauty of north-central Pennsylvania. A recent passion for hiking has led her to explore local forests, streams, and waterfalls, where she photographs the places that become the inspiration for her paintings. Her painting Jacoby Falls grew directly from one of those adventures.
About four years ago, Patty joined Art Post Awareness, a veterans program that combines art instruction and peer support for veterans living with PTSD. Through the program, she developed her skills as an artist and discovered the healing power of creativity.
Patty strives to create paintings that invite viewers into the scene, allowing them to pause, appreciate the beauty around them, and experience the quiet moments found in nature.
Calling All Young Poets! Join Our First Thursday Open Mic Poetry Night! 🎤
Hosted by James Inwright, our Open Mic Poetry Night invites all PA youth writers to share their words and let their voices be heard! Whether you’re here to listen or ready to step up to the mic, this evening promises inspiration and creativity.
Enjoy free coffee and parking as you immerse yourself in the beautiful rhythm of poetry with fellow enthusiasts.
Join us on each First Thursday night of the month for a celebration of young voices and poetry. Unleash your inner poet and connect with a vibrant community.
Calling All Young Poets! Join Our First Thursday Open Mic Poetry Night! 🎤
Hosted by James Inwright, our Open Mic Poetry Night invites all PA youth writers to share their words and let their voices be heard! Whether you’re here to listen or ready to step up to the mic, this evening promises inspiration and creativity.
Enjoy free coffee and parking as you immerse yourself in the beautiful rhythm of poetry with fellow enthusiasts.
Join us on each First Thursday night of the month for a celebration of young voices and poetry. Unleash your inner poet and connect with a vibrant community.
Join Otto Bookstore's Williamsport Children's Book Festival for a day filled with fun activities, storytelling, and book signings for kids on 4th Street!
The Otto Bookstore is thrilled to welcome you to the third annual Children's Book Festival: a free, family-friendly street festival packed with fun, laughter, creativity, and of course, books!
If you are into playing chess or want to learn how come join us for this informational meeting about the game and the opportunity to learn and play.
Calling All Young Poets! Join Our First Thursday Open Mic Poetry Night! 🎤
Hosted by James Inwright, our Open Mic Poetry Night invites all PA youth writers to share their words and let their voices be heard! Whether you’re here to listen or ready to step up to the mic, this evening promises inspiration and creativity.
Enjoy free coffee and parking as you immerse yourself in the beautiful rhythm of poetry with fellow enthusiasts.
Join us on each First Thursday night of the month for a celebration of young voices and poetry. Unleash your inner poet and connect with a vibrant community.
Calling All Young Poets! Join Our First Thursday Open Mic Poetry Night! 🎤
Hosted by James Inwright, our Open Mic Poetry Night invites all PA youth writers to share their words and let their voices be heard! Whether you’re here to listen or ready to step up to the mic, this evening promises inspiration and creativity.
Enjoy free coffee and parking as you immerse yourself in the beautiful rhythm of poetry with fellow enthusiasts.
Join us on each First Thursday night of the month for a celebration of young voices and poetry. Unleash your inner poet and connect with a vibrant community.
Join us on Monday Night November 16th at 11pm as we celebrate the next big book from Rebecca Yarros: Peculiar Stars!
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros comes a slow-burn romance about love, family, and what it means to become the truest version of yourself.
Callista Moran has spent a lifetime putting her own plans aside to care for other people. Once she and Darren Knight announce their engagement, she thinks her future is finally set. But when a routine sailing trip goes tragically wrong, a cyclone blows those carefully made plans away.
Stranded on an island for the next eighteen months alongside the crew and her fiancé’s cousin, Callista discovers a strength she never knew she had. And begins to question the life she always thought she wanted. With Dominic, an ex–army medic, she finds true peace—and a version of herself that she doesn’t need to explain. They resist their connection at first, but as months wear on, and the hope of rescue fades, something real starts taking shape, built on who they are when everything else is stripped away.
When they’re finally found, the world hasn’t changed. But they have. In the height of a modern media frenzy, learning to live as the people they’ve become will challenge not only their definition of survival, but love.
We're having a party and we want you to come have fun with us!
Order your book today!
Calling All Young Poets! Join Our First Thursday Open Mic Poetry Night! 🎤
Hosted by James Inwright, our Open Mic Poetry Night invites all PA youth writers to share their words and let their voices be heard! Whether you’re here to listen or ready to step up to the mic, this evening promises inspiration and creativity.
Enjoy free coffee and parking as you immerse yourself in the beautiful rhythm of poetry with fellow enthusiasts.
Join us on each First Thursday night of the month for a celebration of young voices and poetry. Unleash your inner poet and connect with a vibrant community.
Calling All Young Poets! Join Our First Thursday Open Mic Poetry Night! 🎤
Hosted by James Inwright, our Open Mic Poetry Night invites all PA youth writers to share their words and let their voices be heard! Whether you’re here to listen or ready to step up to the mic, this evening promises inspiration and creativity.
Enjoy free coffee and parking as you immerse yourself in the beautiful rhythm of poetry with fellow enthusiasts.
Join us on each First Thursday night of the month for a celebration of young voices and poetry. Unleash your inner poet and connect with a vibrant community.
Calling All Young Poets! Join Our First Thursday Open Mic Poetry Night! 🎤
Hosted by James Inwright, our Open Mic Poetry Night invites all PA youth writers to share their words and let their voices be heard! Whether you’re here to listen or ready to step up to the mic, this evening promises inspiration and creativity.
Enjoy free coffee and parking as you immerse yourself in the beautiful rhythm of poetry with fellow enthusiasts.
Join us on each First Thursday night of the month for a celebration of young voices and poetry. Unleash your inner poet and connect with a vibrant community.
Calling All Young Poets! Join Our First Thursday Open Mic Poetry Night! 🎤
Hosted by James Inwright, our Open Mic Poetry Night invites all PA youth writers to share their words and let their voices be heard! Whether you’re here to listen or ready to step up to the mic, this evening promises inspiration and creativity.
Enjoy free coffee and parking as you immerse yourself in the beautiful rhythm of poetry with fellow enthusiasts.
Join us on each First Thursday night of the month for a celebration of young voices and poetry. Unleash your inner poet and connect with a vibrant community.
Calling All Young Poets! Join Our First Thursday Open Mic Poetry Night! 🎤
Hosted by James Inwright, our Open Mic Poetry Night invites all PA youth writers to share their words and let their voices be heard! Whether you’re here to listen or ready to step up to the mic, this evening promises inspiration and creativity.
Enjoy free coffee and parking as you immerse yourself in the beautiful rhythm of poetry with fellow enthusiasts.
Join us on each First Thursday night of the month for a celebration of young voices and poetry. Unleash your inner poet and connect with a vibrant community.
Calling All Young Poets! Join Our First Thursday Open Mic Poetry Night! 🎤
Hosted by James Inwright, our Open Mic Poetry Night invites all PA youth writers to share their words and let their voices be heard! Whether you’re here to listen or ready to step up to the mic, this evening promises inspiration and creativity.
Enjoy free coffee and parking as you immerse yourself in the beautiful rhythm of poetry with fellow enthusiasts.
Join us on each First Thursday night of the month for a celebration of young voices and poetry. Unleash your inner poet and connect with a vibrant community.
Calling All Young Poets! Join Our First Thursday Open Mic Poetry Night! 🎤
Hosted by James Inwright, our Open Mic Poetry Night invites all PA youth writers to share their words and let their voices be heard! Whether you’re here to listen or ready to step up to the mic, this evening promises inspiration and creativity.
Enjoy free coffee and parking as you immerse yourself in the beautiful rhythm of poetry with fellow enthusiasts.
Join us on each First Thursday night of the month for a celebration of young voices and poetry. Unleash your inner poet and connect with a vibrant community.
Calling All Young Poets! Join Our First Thursday Open Mic Poetry Night! 🎤
Hosted by James Inwright, our Open Mic Poetry Night invites all PA youth writers to share their words and let their voices be heard! Whether you’re here to listen or ready to step up to the mic, this evening promises inspiration and creativity.
Enjoy free coffee and parking as you immerse yourself in the beautiful rhythm of poetry with fellow enthusiasts.
Join us on each First Thursday night of the month for a celebration of young voices and poetry. Unleash your inner poet and connect with a vibrant community.
