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Hoot and Holler is Roanoke’s finest live storytelling event. Structured in the vein of The Moth, storytellers are given a theme and invited to share stories based on that theme. Hoot and Holler has quickly become a cherished event in The Star City. We build up our community by encouraging all people to step up and share their stories in a supportive, diverse, and  empowering format. We believe that all stories matter and that all people have thousands of stories within them to tell.

With additional opening act performances from Stimulator Jones, Deray, Ta Ye the Truth, Ann Artist, Najee Koncept, and G.I. Wonder.

Young people spend an average of 6.5 hours a day on cell phones, computers and other devices. That doesn't include the time they use screens for school and homework. 'Screenagers: How Much Screen Time is Healthy?' is a documentary that explores how much screen time is too much. Physician and mother of two Dr. Delaney Ruston became interested in this issue when her preteen started begging for a smart phone. Dr. Ruston saw other parents equally confused on how to balance technology with a young developing mind.

ANIMATED SHORTS
Rating equivalent of R. No children should be admitted under any circumstances. All contain adult language, situations and themes.

"Robin Robin" – Dan Ojari and Mikey Please, UK, 32 min.
"Affairs of the Art" – Joanna Quinn and Les Mills, UK/Canada, 16 min.
"The Windshield Wiper" – Alberto Mielgo and Leo Sanchez, USA/Spain, 14 min.
"Bestia" – Hugo Covarrubias and Tevo Díaz, Chile, 15 min.

LIVE ACTION SHORTS
Rating equivalent of R. No children should be admitted under any circumstances. All contain adult language, situations and themes.

"On My Mind" – Martin Strange-Hansen and Kim Magnusson, Denmark, 18 min.
"Please Hold" – K.D. Dávila and Levin Menekse, USA, 19 min.
"The Dress" – Tadeusz Łysiak and Maciej Ślesicki, Poland, 30 min.
"The Long Goodbye" – Aneil Karia and Riz Ahmed, UK/Netherlands, 12 min.
"Ala Kachuu - Take and Run" – Maria Brendle and Nadine Lüchinger, Kyrgyzstan/Switzerland, 38 min.