Hello, 34O readers…it’s Kristi (Founding Editor).
Cosmic, at its core, is existential. Cosmic literature deals with many heavy themes, including the knowledge that should not be known, the futility of the human existence, and the consequences of generational trauma (and that’s just naming a few). Much of what we publish in 34 Orchard—although we publish all genres, not just cosmic—deals with these themes, so we think the H.P. LOVECRAFT FILM FESTIVAL & CTHULUTHON—which we’ve loved for years—would be of interest to our readership who might like their existential cocktails laced with a bit of shinyweird. We’ve seen a LOT of really excellent, thought-provoking, emotional content in this festival’s line-up year after year.
That said, the KICKSTARTER FOR THE H.P. LOVECRAFT FILM FESTIVAL & CTHULUTHON 2024 IS NOW LIVE! This year’s theme is Dunwich Harvest Festival and includes several hours of short and feature-length films, Q&A’s with filmmakers, and panel presentations.
The virtual option—happening on a computer or phone near you!—is from October 18-22, while the in-person option at the historic Hollywood Theater in Portland, OR is October 4-6.
One of the big honors for me this year is that I was asked to participate in 2024’s Challenge from Beyond, which will be published in the annual Microfiction Contest Winners volume! If you get your tickets through Kickstarter, the book is one of the add-ons.
The Kickstarter only runs through September 22nd, so be sure and hurry and get your package and exclusive goodies now! YES, TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE after the Kickstarter, but why wait? You can only get the goodies through the Kick, folks! If you DO decide to wait, be sure to sign up for their mailing list so you know when they’re available: https://hplfilmfestival.com/
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