Film Fest 2023

We're still a Star Wars family, through and through.  The South Dakota Film Festival had been plastering details about the upcoming event all over Facebook.  Seeing "Star Wars" in the advertising caught my attention.

Of the multi-day lineup of many short films and documentaries was "Behind the Bucket: A Garrison Story".  This is a documentary that explores the Midwest Garrison of the 501st Legion, a community of Star Wars super fans who create and wear costumes that are exact to the films.  They show up for charitable events, visit sick children, etc.  

Eric and Ramsey donned some Star Wars gear and we headed out.

At the event, there was a VIP room, but the cost for passes was $250/person.  We're Star Wars fans, but we're also a bit cheap.  As we were walking into the venue and checking things out, one of the volunteers saw Ramsey in his Darth Vader hoodie and asked us if we'd like to meet Darth Vader, Obi Wan, and visit with the filmmakers in the VIP Room.  CHA-CHING!  Why yes, yes we would like that very much.  :-)

I suppose having a rather cute small child in tote is a rather useful tool when trying to score freebies. hehe

We first went into the Red Carpet room to get our pictures taken with Obi Wan and Darth Vader.  Ramsey had his picture taken with them, but then they asked Eric and me if we would like to also be in the pictures. Of course!  Unfortunately, they did not post the pictures online, so we don't have copies of the family photo. But, lots of pics of Ramsey!  

Ramsey was THRILLED, but he was acting very shy, so he didn't chit chat much with the director/star, producers, Obi Wan, or Darth.

After the photo shoot, we went into the VIP Room for hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and to mingle.

Then, on to the main event... the film!

The director (star of the film), producer, plus a few of the SD Film Festival people spoke about the making of the film and gave some history of the making of the documentary.

We enjoyed the film and the fun night out together.  ...wonder what will be on the venue NEXT year?!?  

Until next year, Capitol Theater.... unless, of course you have something else fun we must go see or do!