The 20th Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival, an eight-day international, juried film festival, is pleased to announce that it will open on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, with the a Red Carpet U.S. Premiere of the Pat Mire feature film “Pointe Noire.”

Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. at St. Landry Cinema, 1234 Heather Dr., Opelousas, with a Red Carpet wine reception. The film will screen at 7:00 p.m. Following the film screening and Q&A, the after-screening reception for all attendees will be held at Cite des Arts, 109 Vine St., Lafayette. There will be a cash bar along with complimentary boudin and king cake.  Tickets for the opening night film screening and reception are $20 per person and should be purchased in advance at  www.cinemaonthebayou.com.

During its 8-day run, the international, juried Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival, will screen over 150 films from across the U.S. and around the World.  The films, primarily World, International and U.S. Premieres, include nearly 50 French language films.  Information on all films and a complete schedule of events, as well as individual tickets and All-Access Passes ($100) can be found and purchased at  www.cinemaonthebayou.com.