Calling all who love movies! Join us for the first St. Louis Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Film Festival, a regional film competition presented by the Science Center and Cinema St. Louis. In addition to screening entries in the competition, you will have backstage access to movie magic! Learn about cinematography, special effects, editing, directing, lighting, costuming, and set design, by giving it a try! At the end of the evening, winners of the film competition will be announced and screened in the OMNIMAX Theater.

In the Planetarium, we will celebrate Star Wars Day (May the Fourth) and all things Star Wars! Look for light sabers, Star Wars’ collectibles, and the opportunity to create your own animated Star Wars scene.

All your First Friday favorites will also be part of the evening – a free Planetarium Show, Public Telescope Viewing, and First Friday Trivia. There will be an arcade/gaming area featuring local game developers. The evening will conclude with a screening of Ed Wood at 10 pm in the Planetarium.