On Thursday, Sept. 27th from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Grande Hall at Liberty Tower, FilmDayton will host a mixer-style celebration on what served as the set of Robert Redford's "The Old Man and The Gun."
Credit: Amelia Robinson
Credit: Amelia Robinson
While the venue is still under construction, this sneak peek will give guests a chance to stand where Robert Redford did, enjoy appetizers on the Mezzanine where Tom Waits stood lookout, or have a cocktail in the bank vault where Casey Affleck investigated the robbery.
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ABOUT FILMDAYTON
Created in 2008, FilmDayton's first victory was helping the state pass a competitive film tax incentive in 2009, which would help attract film projects to Ohio. FilmDayton offers concierge services to productions that include permitting, permissions, crew recruitment and location scouting for productions to drive economic development for our nine county region.
Credit: Eric Zachanowich
Credit: Eric Zachanowich
FilmDayton has been successful in bringing films like:
Miles Ahead: an exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis
Goat: a fraternity drama produced by James Franco that starred Nick Jonas
Boy Band: a comedic feature by Yellow Springs Director Joel Levinson, produced by Dayton's Physis Films, and most recently, The Old Man and The Gun.
There have also been a number of reality TV show episodes filmed locally including A&E's Hoarders, HGTV's House Hunters, MTV's Catfish, as well as numerous shorts and documentaries.
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Tickets start at $15 with VIP tickets available that will include movie tickets to "The Old Man and The Gun," a swag bag and more.
There are three ticket tiers:
Producer, $15 — includes the red carpet experience, appetizers and access to cash bar for $15
Executive Producer, $50 — includes 2 drink tickets, a ticket to a screening of "The Old Man and The Gun" at The Neon (Oct 12th - run of show)
Director, $100 — includes 2 drink tickets, FilmDayton Swag Bag and a ticket to the Dayton Premiere of "The Old Man and the Gun" on Thursday, Oct 11th at 7:30 p.m. at The Neon.
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Credit: Amelia Robinson
Credit: Amelia Robinson
Want to go?
WHAT: FilmDayton's 10th anniversary
WHERE: The Grand Hall at Liberty Tower, 120 W. 2nd St., Dayton
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 27 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
TICKETS: Purchase online
INFO: Official website | Facebook
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