Various times, Thursday-Saturday, April 21-23 (check here for full schedule), Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave., N. Canton.

Canton welcomes film lovers for its three-day fest, which features the works of independent directors from Northeast Ohio and across the country. In addition to a slate of films, the fest features special guests, including director Seth Breedlove (“Beast of White Hall”) and Robert Kurtzman, a Crestline native and special effects artist who will discuss his work on films such as “From Dusk Till Dawn” and “Austin Powers in Goldmember.”

Tickets are $5 per day and are available online.