Yahoo and the Nonfiction Hotlist unveiled plans for the first-ever Yahoo x Nonfiction Hotlist Film Festival. The free public event is designed to bring documentary filmmaking directly to the public, transforming one of the country's largest entertainment destinations into a film festival venue and giving audiences access to acclaimed nonfiction films and filmmakers at no cost. 

Over the course of the festival weekend, 20 films will screen at the new Dream Live Performing Arts Center. The festival culminates with a special screening event Sunday evening featuring filmmaker fireside chats and a performance from country musician Joshua Ray Walker, the subject of the selected film, Thank You for Listening. 

WHO: Select filmmakers including:

Emily Schuman (The Baker’s Hotline)

Dave Schuman (The Baker’s Hotline)

Iona Horton (The Final Bow)

Luisa Barone (The Final Bow)

Mickey Duzyj (Confessions of a Jumbotron Addict)

Gene Gallerano (Thank You for Listening)

Bob Ray (Thank You for Listening)

Daniel Chalfen (Thank You for Listening)