Film Festival

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SiouxperCon at the State Theater sponsored by Service First Federal Credit Union

7 PM – Nosferatu

9 PM – Q&A with Doug Jones

7 PM – Truth or Dare (2017) – Director Nick Simon

Directed by Sioux Falls, SD native Nick Simon, Truth or Dare is a 2017 horror film following 8 college students who awaken an evil spirit during a Halloween party in a haunted house. The film stars Cassandra Scerbo (Sharknado), Harvey Guillen (What We Do In The Shadows), Luke Baines (Untitled Horror Movie) and Heather Langenkamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street). Followed by a Q&A with director Nick Simon moderated by the Screams from the Basement podcast.

8:30 PM – Q&A with Truth or Dare director Nick Simon moderated by Screams from the Basement.

10 PM – Name the Demon (2024) – Directors Carmelo Chimera and Nicholas Chimera

Over the last 15 years, requests for exorcisms have been steadily on the rise in the United States. This is the footage found from one of those cases. Official Selection of the 2024 SiouxperCon Film Festival. Q&A with cast and crew following the film, moderated by the Screams from the Basement podcast.

11:15 PM – Q&A with Name the Demon directors Carmelo and Nicholas Chimera moderated by Screams from the Basement.

3 PM – Horror on Screen Panel – Nick Simon and Dana DeLorenzo

Join guests actress Dana DeLorenzo (Kelly Maxwell in Ash vs Evil Dead) and writer/director Nick Simon (The Girl in the Photographs, 2 Lava 2 Lantula) discussing the art of Horror on the big and small screen. Moderated by Screams from the Basement.

4 PM – Weird As It Is – Director Robert A. Emmons Jr.

What happens when a venerable horror comics writer, and the most reviled man in comic book history, decide to become penpals? Turns out… something weird. Weird As It Is, is a rediscovered 1989 episode of the legendary late night horror movie show: The Friday Night Frightful Film Fest. Presented for the first time in over three decades, this unearthed cult hit brings to light a fascinating footnote in horror history by fan favorite horror show host Prof. F Wright Fuller, and co-(g)host Helena. Official Selection of the 2024 SiouxperCon Film Festival

5 PM – Last Stop: The Series Preview

Take an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming Last Stop: The Series! This locally produced comedy series depicts the daily life of Last Stop employees. Created by Dominic Wieneke and Zeke Richter, the series stars Nathan Hults, Debbie Jones, Max Hofer, and many other familiar faces of talented Sioux Falls actors (and Sam Lenz).

7 PM – Short Film Block – Official Selections of the 2024 SiouxperCon Film Festival

8:30 PM – Film Festival Mixer

Meet with filmmakers, screenwriters, and actors during a film festival wide mixer.

1 PM – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) – Director Steve Barron

COWABUNGA DUDES! They’re teenage. They’re mutant. They’re ninja. They’re turtles. See the original classic based on the Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird comic book with screenwriter Todd Langen introducing the pop culture classic.

2:30 PM – Q&A with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles screenwriter Todd Langen moderated by Screams from the Basement.