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About This Event<\/h2>\n
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Join EPI for a ground-breaking event in epilepsy awareness – the premier of epilepsy’s first feature-length film\u00a0Under the Lights\u00a0<\/em>at the Buffalo International Film Festival. We are providing bus transportation to and from this super exciting event! Registration is FREE<\/strong> and includes a seat on the bus and a ticket to the film.<\/p>\n

Or register for our ticket-only package\u00a0– you must provide your own transportation to North Park Theatre in Buffalo. We do request you arrive at the theatre by 12:55pm to be a part of the group picture!<\/p>\n

Wear purple or EPI gear for the group photo!<\/p>\n

Register by Thursday, October 9, 2025 to secure your spot<\/a>!\u00a0 SPOTS ARE LIMITED!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Event Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday, October 12, 2025<\/strong>
\n11:00 am Guests Arrive at EPI South Ave Office
\n11:30 am Bus leaves EPI South Ave Office
\n12:55 pm Arrive at North Park Theatre at\u00a0and take a group photo in front of the theatre.
\n1:30-3:30 pm Watch\u00a0Under the Lights<\/em>
\n3:45 pm Bus departs North Park Theatre
\n5:05 pm Bus returns to EPI South Ave Office<\/p>\n

Film Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Under the Lights<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Under the Lights<\/em>\u00a0is a full-length feature film of the award-winning story of Sam, a boy with epilepsy, so desperate to feel like a normal kid, he goes to prom knowing that the lights will make him have a seizure.<\/p>\n

Written, directed, and executive produced by Miles Levin,\u00a0Under the Lights<\/em>\u00a0is a story your haven’t seen before. First a short, now a full feature film, it’s regarded as one of the highest profile moments in epilepsy awareness history.<\/p>\n

Click here to learn more about\u00a0Under the Lights<\/a>.<\/p>\n

W<\/a>atch the award-winning 10-minute short film!<\/a><\/p>\n

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PHOTOSENSITIVITY DISCLAIMER<\/em><\/p>\n

This film features flashing lights.<\/em><\/p>\n

The filmmakers worked with modern photosensitivity guidelines, including but not limited to – restricted flashes per second in a contained section of the frame, color choice and more.<\/em><\/p>\n

The film passes the Harding Test for safe home viewing. There is currently no available standard for theatrical viewing.<\/em><\/p>\n

If watching films is generally a concern for you, viewer discretion is advised.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Buffalo International Film Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buffalo International Film Festival<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>(est. 2006) is a nonprofit organization that champions regional, national, and international films that push the limits of independent cinema \u2013 presenting quality films from around the world to WNY residents and visitors. BIFF is committed to amplifying diverse voices and exhibiting cutting-edge programming in narrative, documentary and experimental film.<\/p>\n

The 2025 Buffalo International Film Festival runs from October 9 – October 16.<\/p>\n

Learn more at\u00a0https:\/\/www.buffalofilm.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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