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Ocean City Film Festival lineup to stream March 4-11

February 24, 2021

Four new independent films that made their premieres at prestigious international film festivals have been added to the lineup of the 5th Annual Ocean City Film Festival, streaming Thursday, March 4, to Thursday, March 11, at OCMDFilmFestival.com.

These films have not yet been released to streaming services, and viewing during the Ocean City Film Festival will be exclusive.

“Because these movies are in between the festivals where they premiered and received rave reviews, and the streaming services picking them up, we’ve had the opportunity to score exclusive viewing rights to these four fantastic films, all award winners at film festivals,” said B.L. Strang-Moya, festival director. “Even with us obtaining these rights, only a limited number of people will be lucky enough to watch them during our festival. So if one of these films interests you, don’t wait too long to get your pass.”

“Banksy Most Wanted,” an 82-minute French film that premiered at the Alantida Spain Film Festival in 2020, follows the curious story of the graffiti street artist turned unidentified art world celeb. Behind Banksy’s name hides a multitude of stories, artworks, stunts, political statements, and identities, leading to one of the art world's biggest unanswered questions: Who is Banksy?

“Through the Night,” a 75-minute American film that debuted at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, explores the personal cost of the modern economy through the stories of two working mothers and a child care provider whose lives intersect at a 24-hour daycare center.

“Preparations to Be Together for an Unknown Period of Time,” a 95-minute Hungarian film that premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2020, tells the story of Márta, a 40-year-old neurosurgeon who leaves her American career and returns to Budapest to start a new life with the man she loves. But the man claims they have never met before.

“Jumbo,” a 93-minute French film that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020, is the story of a shy young woman fascinated with carousels who works in an amusement park while still living at home with her mother. Jeanne meets Jumbo, the park's new flagship attraction.

Viewer discretion is advised for all films, which are unrated. “Jumbo” contains sexual content and nudity, and is recommended for ages 16 and older.

To purchase festival passes, go to OCMDFilmFestival.com or call 410-524-9433. Prices allow customization to create a personal viewing experience. Passes start at $10 per feature film or film block. Multi-film packages are also available: six features and/or film blocks, $49; 13 features and/or film blocks, $99. All-access passes are $149 each.

 

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