3. Fantastic Fest // Austin, TX // September 2018
Though 2017 has been “a difficult year for the fest due to the actions of a group of people,” admits a panelist [past sexual misconduct of friend of the fest Harry Knowles, and Devin Faraci, a former employee of its affiliated company, has come under scrutiny], “Fantastic Fest is progressive and outlandish when it comes to carnivalesque stunts and events.” “Fantastic Fest has proven itself nearly unmatched” in parties, adds a panelist. Plus, shenanigans and business aren’t mutually exclusive. One panelist admits to taking work-and-play to the next level: “the sequel to my film was solidified in a karaoke room in the Highball bar in the wee hours of the night.” Come for the films, stay to acquire your own Texas yarns.
A massive pillow fight unfolds during the opening night party at Fantastic Fest 2017. Photograph by Jack Plunkett
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