The marquee at The Senator Theatre announces the upcoming opening night event.

The audience begins to arrive for Opening Night of the 2003 Maryland Film Festival.

A pair of Baltimore Hons walk the red carpet. It's Opening Night, hon!

Barry Levinson, the evening's host, arrives at The Senator Theatre.

Barry Levinson takes some time out on the red carpet to speak to the press.

John Waters answers a few questions from reporters on the Red Carpet.

Actor Tim Guinee (Ladder 49) answers a question on the Red Carpet.

Filmmaker Jon Berkowitz (Easy as Pie) discusses his film with the press.

Kelly Ripken takes her turn in the press line.

Barry Levinson signs an autograph for a fan.

Festival Director Jed Dietz chats with Barry Levinson and Sun critic Chris Kaltenbach.

Barry Levinson leads the traditional unveiling of the sidewalk block in front of the Senator.

The 2003 Maryland Film Festival Opening Night sidewalk block.

The audience fills the Senator Theatre for On the Waterfront hosted by Barry Levinson.

Barry Levinson introduces On the Waterfront. He took audience questions after the screening.

Directors Andrew Bujalski (Funny Ha Ha) and Brian Knappenberger (Life After War) arrive.

The audience arrives at the Opening Night Party at Belvedere Square Market.

Barry Levinson, John Waters, Pat Moran, and Tim Guinee discuss the film at the party.

Director Louise Hogarth (The Gift) has her picture taken with The King.

Two Baltimore filmmakers, John Waters and Barry Levinson, pose for a picture.

Erin Jakowski poses with director Lisa France and producer Luis Moro (Anne B. Real).

Barry Levinson chats with Baltimore Sun critic Michael Sragow.