The Michigan Theater is excited to announce the first Cinetopia International Film Festival, presented by AT&T. Purchase Tickets at ticketweb.com

Cinetopia will focus on presenting feature length, story-based films – dramas, comedies and documentary films that have screened at the world’s best film festivals featuring performances by Emily Blunt, Geoffrey Rush, Blythe Danner, Sacha Baron Cohen, Barbra Streisand, Ben Kingsley, Warren Beatty, Mark Duplass, Jess Weixler and many more. Special programs will explore 60 years of 3-D films and 3-D film technology, celebrate the work of UM screenwriting grad David Newman (“Bonnie & Clyde,” “What’s Up Doc” and “Superman”) and the silent film comedy of Harold Lloyd.

But mostly, the more than 30 films, screened over four days, will be the brightest and the best of contemporary films now playing the international festival circuit. Films will be screened in the Michigan Theater’s historic auditorium, the State Theater and the University of Michigan’s Angell Hall; additional special 3D lecture will be presented at the main branch of the Ann Arbor District Library.

The CINETOPIA SENSATION! An Opening Night of food, film and fun.

The Cinetopia International Film Festival draws back the curtain to kick off its four-day festivities with a night of true celebration. Taking place within the majestic grand foyer and historic main theater, the evening is sure to please all five senses to make one singular sensation to the movie-lover. Complete with a visual walking gallery of the films happening throughout the weekend, interactive touchscreens to see selected trailers and find out more information about the festival, and a fun twist on classic movie food and delicious concession snacks prepared by Zingerman’s Catering, this event will set the stage for the days ahead and put a spotlight on what makes the experience of going to the movies so very magical.