Cinemerge Film and Video Festival

Where: North Town Mall theater at Glenstone Avenue and Kearney Street

Schedule:

Noon-9 p.m. May 21 "Club Hollywood" from 10 p.m.-4 a.m. is a costume contest featuring props, club lighting, sound effects and a laser-light show. It is sponsored by Leo Productions and Oaktree Studios.

10 a.m.-9 p.m. May 22 "Blues and Barbecue," sponsored by the Springfield Blues Society, will host a free concert from 4-7 p.m. Partial barbecue proceeds will go to the Children's Miracle Network.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 23 "Hollywood Style Pyro" will introduce viewers to a pyrotechnic demonstration at 1 p.m. It is sponsored by Fantasy Creations. "Indie Innovations," from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. will end the weekend with an awards ceremony. It is sponsored by Cinemerge.

Events: Beyond the above events, there will be panel discussions, film screenings and presentations by featured speakers.

Admission: $15 per day or $40 for the weekend.

Workshops: One- to two-hour workshops run $10 to $25. These fees are extra.