Welcome to the Elmore Leonard Literary Arts and Film Festival
When The Community House of Birmingham, Michigan conceptualized the idea of hosting a festival, we felt that there was no better way to do so than by honoring Elmore Leonard, a Birmingham legend who has contributed significantly to the arts in the state. We have assembled a talented committee, many of whom have played a key role in the development of the film industry in the state of Michigan. Through their efforts, they have developed the components of the Festival which includes:
• A national competition for independent/aspiring filmmakers and screenplay writers
• A screening of "Fire in the Hole," the pilot of FX's hit TV series "Justified," based on
Elmore Leonard's writings,
along with screenings of film entries
• Competition for teen writers
• A benefit gala honoring Elmore Leonard’s lifetime achievement and professional career
Education and outreach is the core element of the Elmore Leonard Literary Arts and Film Festival. The Community House has a long rich history in developing new cultural programming to educate and enhance the lives of the people in our community. For twenty-five years, we have played host to the OUR TOWN Art Show & Sale, a juried art show providing a forum for Michigan artists to show, demonstrate and sell their work. For fifteen years, we sponsored a free Jazzfest aimed at educating and exposing attendees to a wide range of jazz styles. We hope that the Elmore Leonard Literary Arts and Film Festival will in turn enhance our continuing legacy of cultural enrichment.
Thursday, Nov. 11: "From Story to Screen" and "How to Get in the Film/Screenplay Industry in Michigan" Panel Discussions Award Ceremony for Screenplay and Teen Short Story Contest Winners Friday, Nov. 12: "How to Take a Book to a Screenplay to a Movie/TV Series" Panel Discussion Screening of "Fire in the Hole," the pilot of FX TV’s "Justified" Saturday, Nov. 13:
Gala
More information about Elmore Leonard can be found at ElmoreLeonard.com
