Five Star Gift Ideas

If your grandpa enjoys film festivals and independent movies, here are a few gift ideas I think he'll love:

1. Subscription to a film festival website: There are several websites where your grandpa can watch independent movies and documentaries all year round, such as FilmStruck, Kanopy, and Mubi. You can buy a subscription for him, and he can enjoy quality movies from the comfort of his own home.

2. Film festival gear: A lot of film festivals sell merchandise, such as hats, t-shirts, and coffee mugs. You can find out which film festivals your grandpa has attended and surprise him with a piece of memorabilia from his favorite festival.

3. A framed movie poster: Find out his favorite independent movie and get him a framed poster to display in his home. Not only will this be a unique gift, but it will also be a great conversation starter.

4. Movie-making kit: If your grandpa has ever dreamed of making his own independent movie, consider gifting him a movie-making kit. You can find kits that include a camera, tripod, microphone, and video editing software.

5. A weekend getaway: Surprise him with a trip to an upcoming film festival in your area. Not only will he enjoy watching movies, but he'll also get to experience the excitement of the festival atmosphere.

6. Movie tickets: Find out what films are currently being shown at independent movie theaters in your grandpa’s area and gift him a couple of tickets. You can also create your own "movie package" by including a gift card to a local restaurant for a pre or post-movie dinner.

No matter what gift you choose, the fact that it celebrates your grandpa’s love of film festivals and independent movies will make it both personal and meaningful.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.