Astoria Stand Up, a coalition of artists, residents, and businesses based in the area, is hosting a series of events this month to support a film by two Astoria residents, Paras Chaudhari and Chrysovalantis Stamelos. The film, Astoria Park, follows two enemies who clash over rights to their local basketball court. Chaudhari and Stamelos made a short film in 2005; now they hope to produce a feature-length film with the help of Kickstarter. On Saturday, April 5th, the filmmakers will shoot footage for their Kickstarter commercial as they lead a march through Astoria Park, all the way to the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden. At the conclusion of the march, a showcase of local musicians and poets will perform at Bohemian. Then there will be a screening of the Kickstarter campaign on April 13th at the Strand Smokehouse.

For details on the coming events, check out the Astoria Standup website. And check out this video talking more about the showcase at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden. UPDATE: The schedule for the day has slightly changed. The plan is to meet at the Bohemian (& get a t-shirt!) at 12:30 pm, then film & march through the Gates at 1:15 pm. The performance showcase is at the Bohemian from 1:45 to 5 pm.


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