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It's time... for the Black Bear Film Festival in the Pocono Mountains!

Ever dream of going to the Cannes Film Festival? Well Black Bear Film Festival located in Milford, is the Cannes of the Pocono Mountains! For my followers out there who have never heard of The Black Bear Film Festival let me give you a little insight. The Black Bear Film Festival was created in 2000 to support innovative and independent films, artistic expression, education, diversity, and cultural enhancement. With the promotion of the region's clean air and water, abundant wildlife, natural beauty and the entities that protect them, The Black Bear Film Festival not only helps to protect the Pocono Mountains but entertain them as well. Zane Grey, D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish and John Barrymore are just a few of the celebrities who have graced Milford's rich filmmaking heritage!

The Black Bear Film Festival will kick off its 10th anniversary year Friday, October 16! The event begins at the recently restored Tom Quick Inn with a delicious buffet, open bar and a film clip program by local author, John DiLeo entitled "Bloopers, Secrets and Surprises in Classic Hollywood Movies."

Come watch the newest and best independent films and documentaries from around the world at the Delaware Valley High School Auditorium on beautiful Route 6 and 209, just 4 miles outside of Milford!

Saturday, Oct. 17

• On Saturday and Sunday, Tom Quick Inn will host a free independent film salon. The salon is dedicated to showcasing the latest and greatest film shorts from well known and emerging artists. The salon also provides an interactive platform for aspiring filmmakers, writers and artists to meet and ask questions of industry professionals.
• The Columns Museum, located at 608 Broad Street will host three historical films and a "Meet the Artist Reception" featuring local artist Yvonne Parker.

Sunday, Oct. 18

• Grey Towers National Historic Site will be home to the free ENVIROFEST! ENVIROFEST features environmentally focused films, dialogues and information booths. The three venues on the grounds of Grey Towers are The Pool Terrace, The Letter Box and The Bait Box. A portion of this year's ENVIROFEST films will highlight conservation heroes Rachel Carson, Aldo Leopold and Gifford Pinchot who share a connection to Pike County and Pennsylvania.

With this year's schedule packed full of amazing films, you won't want to miss out! The festival starts with the animation film "Sita Sings the Blues" on October 16 and ends with "That Evening Sun" on October 18! Call 570-409-0909 for advance tickets or head to the Delaware Valley High School ticket booth during the festival.

Don't forget the painted and decorated bears, symbols of the festival! Bid for a good cause and receive a one of a kind bear! To check out the bears and who their sponsor's are, click here!

For the complete festival line up and additional information visit, www.blackbearfilm.com