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Grassroots Cinema Shines at "Flicks in the Sticks" – April 18 at Quakertown Farmers Market | ZombieFuel.net

 


Pictured above: Jesse L. Green as "The Killer" in Bone Jawnson's micro-short film, "The Palindrone" filmed on located in Wayneboro, Pennsylvania

Flicks in the Sticks Short Film Festival will be held on April 18, 2026 at the Quakertown Farmers Market 201 Station Road Quakertown, PA 18951 at the Event Space inside Entrance #1

Flicks in the Sticks Short Film Festival is a grassroots celebration of DIY filmmaking, dedicated to showcasing local, low- to zero-budget short films up to 15 minutes in length. The festival highlights bold storytelling and inventive filmmaking from creators who work with passion, creativity, and limited resources. The festival is funded by DONATION ONLY, there is NO REQUIRED FEE TO SUBMIT YOUR FILM.

Held in community-centered and unconventional venues, Flicks in the Sticks brings together filmmakers, cinephiles, and curious locals for gatherings of authentic, offbeat cinema. Each event features a curated mix of genres and styles, shining a spotlight on the diversity and originality of independent short films.

But Flicks in the Sticks is more than just a film screening—it’s a hub for community connection and creative exchange. Through filmmaker Q&As, informal networking, and a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere, the festival fosters a space where local voices are heard and celebrated.

Whether you're an emerging filmmaker looking to share your vision or a film lover eager to discover something fresh and unpolished, Flicks in the Sticks offers a front-row seat to the spirit of grassroots cinema.

FREE TO ATTEND! Click here for the Facebook event

Interested? Submit your film here ----> https://forms.gle/Z3QZY3zhx2xueqf98

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