Happy Hour “Meet & Read” - Table read of feature screenplay, “Sunday Before Buddha,” 4 - 6:30 p.m. May 4, Big Woody’s Sports Bar & Restaurant, 3941 Chestnut St., Emmaus.

Opening night party - Celebrate the start of the festival with Period Drama, an all-female improv group, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. May 4, Big Woody’s Sports Bar & Restaurant.

Introduction to Filmmaking - Children’s workshop for 8-12 ages, 10 a.m. - noon May 5, Let’s Play Books, 244 Main St., Emmaus.

Emmaus Film Fest “The Masks We Wear” Short Films Screening - Curated red carpet film screening of local and global short films, 3 - 6 p.m. May 5, The Emmaus Theatre, 19 S. Fourth St., Emmaus. Ticket required.

Cinquo de Mayo after-party - 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Yergey Brewing, 518 Bank St., Emmaus.

Breakfast “Meet & Read” - Table Read of feature screenplay, “Almost Lovers,” 9 a.m. - noon May 6, Amber Connection, 226 Main St., Emmaus

Women in films panel discussion - 1 - 2:30 p.m. May 6, Khineder Creations, 379 Chestnut St., Emmaus.

Aerial Cinematography - Workshop by Aerocus Aerials about the latest technology and techniques in drone cinematography, 3:30 - 5 p.m. May 6, Emmaus Triangle Park, 322 Main St., Emmaus.

Events are free and open to the public. Ticket required for screening.