Michael Satterfield
The week long even known as the Monterey Historics is one of the most famous automotive speed festivals in the world. Made up of several events like the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, and now the World Class Automotive Film Festival.
The World Class Automotive Film Festival is the first event of its kind that offers the automotive enthusiasts a chance to watch some of the greatest automotive films ever made. In a field of events that can cost as much as $600 to attend the film festival is offering a 3 day all inclusive pass for just $50.00* it is one of the best values at Monterey. Held in the historic Golden State Theater the event also includes an art gallery and a curated shop that features products related to the films.
For a preview of the event watch the video below, to order tickets or for more information CLICK HERE
*Plus fees of $2.24
The 2013 Preview event will feature a mixture of films and shorts related to automotive competition, artistic endeavors, and history.
THURSDAY AUGUST 15th — ”GREAT ROAD TRIPS”
4:00PM
LOBBY & BAR OPEN
ART ON DISPLAY
LIBRARY
FILM SHORTS
5:30PM
MAIN HALL SCREENING OF “HORATIO’S DRIVE – AMERICAS FIRST ROAD TRIP” BY KEN BURNS & DAYTON DUNCAN
7:30PM – INTERMISSION
LOBBY & BAR OPEN
ART ON DISPLAY
LIBRARY
FILM SHORTS
8:00PM
MAIN HALL “32 HOURS 7 MINUTES” – FOLLOWED BY A DISCUSSION WITH FILM MAKER COREY WELLES MODERATED BY FIREBALL TIM
*Please note that the schedule is subject to change
FRIDAY AUGUST 16th — “TRIBUTE TO JOHN FITCH”
4:00PM
LOBBY & BAR OPEN
ART ON DISPLAY
LIBRARY
FILM SHORTS
6:00PM – MAIN HALL SCREENING OF “THE QUEST” FOLLOWED BY A DISCUSSION WITH FILM MAKER MICHAEL BROWN MODERATED BY FIREBALL TIM
8:00PM – INTERMISSION
LOBBY & BAR OPEN
FILM MAKER MEET AND GREET
ART ON DISPLAY
LIBRARY
FILM SHORTS
8:30PM – MAIN HALL “A GULLWING AT TWILIGHT” FOLLOWED BY A DISCUSSION WITH FILM MAKER CHRIS SZWEDO MODERATED BY FIREBALL TIM
*Please note that the schedule is subject to change
SATURDAY AUGUST 17th — “LE MANS NIGHT”
4:00PM
LOBBY & BAR OPEN
ART ON DISPLAY
LIBRARY
FILM SHORTS
6:00PM – MAIN HALL SCREENING OF “THE SNAKE AND THE STALLION” DIRECTED BY RICHARD SYMONS
7:00PM – INTERMISSION
LOBBY & BAR OPEN
ART ON DISPLAY
LIBRARY
FILM SHORTS
8:00PM – MAIN HALL “LE MANS – THE RACE THE MOVIE” BY NIKITA KNATZ & JOHN KLAWITTER
8:15PM – MAIN HALL “LE MANS” WITH STEVE MCQUEEN
