One of our major achievements in the production team was to organise and run the SIFF Fundraising Trivia Night (colloquially titled ‘Boooose and Ghouls!’). In arranging the event, we had a few different ideas of what form the fundraising night would take. However, our collective love of pub trivia prevailed, and thus our plan was set in motion. With the help of fellow team members Harrison and Henry, we drafted an array of rounds and questions for the evening. I devised the final set of questions as seen in the photo below, which explains the multiple references to the cinematic masterpiece Leprechaun in the Hood.

In preparation for the night, I asked Jeremy to produce the answer sheets that the teams would fill in. They looked fantastic — complete with our logo and tasteful font choice. I also organised the tech that was required, hiring and transporting the PA system and mics to make sure everyone could hear our lovely voices. We had some generous assistance from other department members in SIFF to spookify the venue. I helped with setting up the banners and sticking up our official posters. By the end of setup, we were all thoroughly pleased with the decor.

Harrison and I were appointed as the two hosts for the trivia night. As I was comfortable with speaking publicly and talking to strangers, I felt suited for the role. It was a joy to introduce the Seance International Film Festival to our guests. After all, this was our first public appearance as a proper film festival. Having the chance to take the stage and meeting our guests was a delightful experience. Overall, we grossed $485 in ticket sales and $85 in merchandise pre-order sales which was a massive success and helped with our future budgetary expenses. Most importantly, we gained publicity regarding who we were, what SIFF was about, and the dates and locations it was being held.