The Johnstown Film & Wine Festival is a project of the Greater Johnstown Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2006, in cooperation with the Johnstown Area Heritage Association. The 2008 festival was held July 9-12 at the Heritage Discovery Center in Johnstown.

Wednesday, July 9
The films shown on Wednesday, July 9 are not part of the film shorts competition. They will be screened in the Johnstown Flood Museum; doors open at 6:30, and the films will begin at 7:00. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door.
Hatchet Jack -- (running time: 46 minutes) Directed by Eddie Mahalick, written by Justin Sago. Director of photography and editor is Johnstown native L.B. Whittle. The story of Hatchet Jack was inspired by the legend of a true story that took place in nearby Washington County, Pa. The filmmakers moved him to Rivesville, West Virginia, so he could kill again ... and again. In addition, a few film shorts and trailers will be shown. Stay tuned for details!