So Thursday September 15 was the opening gala film and part for the 31st annual Atlantic Film Fest and what a way to start.

I made my way to the screening with one of the editors of the film that opened the Festival. Roller Town was a big hit to the three sold out theaters it played in. It was a well done comedy and you can catch the cast and crew in their new comedy series, Picnicface, debuting on The Comedy Network.

And with any opening film at a big festival like this, then there also must be a very good party to attend afterwards. And let me tell you it was a heckuva party. With the film set in the late 70's and the plot revolving a roller rink, the after party was decorated with disco balls, roller skates and the local Roller Derby Association coming out in costume to literally roll around the party.

Despite the fact that the venue for the after party was about 900 degrees, it was a good time had by all. My good friend and I met with some producers, other writers and I talked to some of the cast of the film as well.

After the after party was done a few of us hit downtown Halifax for some drinks. We stumbled into a dance bar where everyone seemed like a rejected member of Jersy shore. Our next stop was outside of a club where two guys were doing what they do best, fighting over a girl, but our last stop brought us to the Ale House where we were able to get a few more rounds, talk shop, and then finally make it back home for about 5 am.

So needless to say the opening night was a great way to open some future networks, meet some new folks and drink good beer. In fact, I am heading back up to Halifax tomorrow to take in a bunch more events, schmooze and have an all round good time.

I'll be back next week with some more news and stuff about the Atlantic Film Fest. And remember if you see the movie Roller Town on disc or qued up in Netflix, give it a watch, you won't regret it.

GH