(Wade, Grant and Todd Slater, from left, of Slater Brothers Entertainment will return to Hamilton this August with their film festival that includes films, parties, and charity-themed events.)
HAMILTON —
Slater Brothers Entertainment’s Hamilton International Film Festival (HIFF), founded by brothers Wade, Grant and Todd Slater, whose father, Terry Slater, was the head hockey coach at Colgate University for 15 years, is returning to Hamilton for a 4th year with an impressive all star line up of films, charity themed events and parties. This year’s festival is set to take place Aug. 2 to 5.
The brothers’ efforts to bring back top international films, award-winning directors, and academy award winners are based on their desire to expand the arts and film awareness in Central New York. This year’s festival also has screenings dedicated to organizations and charities close to the brothers’ hearts, including Thursday night’s screening of the film, “Undefeated,” where 100 percent of proceeds will be dedicated by SBE to Hamilton Central School.
Through the Film Festival, the Slaters aim to bring a piece of Hollywood back to the area they proudly grew up in and provide a platform to recognize local area talent and advance the careers of aspiring filmmakers. Supported by the town of Hamilton and Colgate University, this year’s festival will have some of the biggest filmmakers and entertainment companies in attendance. The first film will be screened at 7 p.m. on Thursday night at the Hamilton Theater and events will continue throughout the weekend, capped off with a festival closing night party and guest DJ at the newly renovated Colgate Inn in downtown Hamilton.
(thanks to www.uticaod.com)
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