Indie film fans, especially any who followed (or may have participated in) the making of The Green last summer in Guilford, are encouraged by writer/producer and Guilfordite Paul Marcarelli to join him at a celebratory screening and reception of the movie on Friday, June 24 at The Kate in Old Saybrook.

The sneak preview at the Connecticut Film Festival will be the first big-screen showing of The Green, much of which was filmed in Guilford locations with Guilford residents as extras.

"The price of admission includes a talk back and a catered reception after the screening, which should be a lot of fun and an opportunity to celebrate the completion of the film, with everyone from the area who helped make the film a success," Marcarelli told the Courier.

The Friday, June 24 Sneak Preview of The Green takes place at 7 p.m. at The Kate, Old Saybrook. Tickets are on sale now; seating is limited. For details, visit www.ctfilmfest.com/2011.