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Eschaton Films and The Philip K. DickFilm Festival would like to thank our fans and friends for the great turnout fot the the first ever, New York Science Fiction Film Festival on January 20-22, 2017. This is a further espansion of our film festival franchise and a great platform for independent Science fiction filmmakers to showcase their work. For more info, go to:
Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festivalin Rotterdam.
(STRAP ENG) “UBIK Futurosity". An Intergalactic Scifi Bizarro Festival at WORM/UBIK, Rotterdam; 9-12 June 2016. Literary symposiums, film binges, poetry pop-ups, performance art, parties and music galore!'
(BODY ENG) “UBIK Futurosity". is a four day, multidisciplinary festival based the concept of Futurosity a theme that will be celebrated in the city of Rotterdam during June 2016. The 4-day programme will be held in WORM, #Wunderbar, and UBIK between 9th and 12th June, and will feature a broad spectrum events including: Phillip K Dick film binges, futuristic poetry slams, futurist balls, themed parties, and specialist lectures and readings. Confirmed names thus far are award winning American Bizarro author Kevin L Donihe, celebrated avant-garde musicians Matmos. “UBIK Futurosity. An Intergalactic Scifi Bizarro Festival" is supported by Rotterdam Viert de Stad! and The Art of Impact and organised in close collaboration with the Phillip K. Dick Film Festival, New York. WORM is supported by You, the city of Rotterdam and Mondriaan Fund.
Programme Notes
- Thursday 9th June is the grand opening of UBIK Futurosity, with the first Philip K Dick film binge, an opening speech by Martin de Haan and readings by Joost Vandecasteele and Jacques Post.
- The programme on Friday 10th June will be multidisciplinary in nature, with the second Philip K Dick film binge, readings by award-wining Bizarro author Kevin L. Donihe and Swedish poet Aase Berg, futuristic musical performances by (amongst others) Dijf Sanders, and a futurist/Sci-Fi ball; organised by innovative theatre company, Hipsick.
- The Saturday 11th June programme boasts a Noodlebar SciFi synthesizer special, a gig by Drvg Culture, and a special Philip K Dick film extravaganza; showing his works in film, from 10am till late in the night.
- Sunday 12 June sees a very special concert by legendary US avant-garde musicians, Matmos. Matmos are supported by enigmatic French avant-garde musician, High Wolf. This will follow a “How I Hate Modern Music” Sci Fi special; with music, debate and presentations.
Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festivalin Europe
The Philip K. Dick European Science Fiction Film Festival has been a huge successs with the two special screenings in France and Poland. The festival returned for a second event in Lille, France on October 24, 2015 at the famous L’Hybride theater for the Death in Life and the Rise of the Machine block of 14 award-winning short films. The festival then traveled to Łódź, Poland for a landmark Halloween event on October 31, 2015. Screening at the mesmerizing Kino Teatry theater, a 15-hour marathon of 38 films ran from 1pm-4am.
