2026 Asheville Film Festival
A three day downtown film festival centered on innovative regional and local filmmakers and story driven cinema, hosted inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Nonprofit community weekend of screenings and filmmaker focused programming.
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Late-night awards gala celebrating standout films and filmmakers with a film-festival crowd in a historic hall. Expect speeches, photo-ready moments, and a dressed-up social vibe around the festival’s top honors.
Late-night awards gala celebrating standout films and filmmakers with a film-festival crowd in a historic hall. Expect speeches, photo-ready moments, and a dressed-up social vibe around the festival’s top honors.
Late-night awards gala celebrating standout films and filmmakers with a film-festival crowd in a historic hall. Expect speeches, photo-ready moments, and a dressed-up social vibe around the festival’s top honors.
A Jewish film festival night centered on story-driven screenings that explore culture, identity, and history, paired with a welcoming community vibe. Hosted on a university campus by the Center for Jewish Studies.
A Jewish film festival night centered on story-driven screenings that explore culture, identity, and history, paired with a welcoming community vibe. Hosted on a university campus by the Center for Jewish Studies.
A Jewish film festival night centered on story-driven screenings that explore culture, identity, and history, paired with a welcoming community vibe. Hosted on a university campus by the Center for Jewish Studies.
Curated film-block screening with a mix of short-form cinema in a historic temple setting. Settle in for an indie-forward afternoon program designed for local film lovers and community conversation.
Curated film-block screening with a mix of short-form cinema in a historic temple setting. Settle in for an indie-forward afternoon program designed for local film lovers and community conversation.
Curated film-block screening with a mix of short-form cinema in a historic temple setting. Settle in for an indie-forward afternoon program designed for local film lovers and community conversation.
A curated Sunday matinee film block inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple, centered on communal viewing and post-screening conversation. Expect an intimate auditorium vibe with a program-style run of short films.
A curated Sunday matinee film block inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple, centered on communal viewing and post-screening conversation. Expect an intimate auditorium vibe with a program-style run of short films.
A curated Sunday matinee film block inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple, centered on communal viewing and post-screening conversation. Expect an intimate auditorium vibe with a program-style run of short films.
A curated film block exploring mountain resilience through documentary-style shorts and community storytelling. Expect an afternoon screening focused on regional challenges, recovery, and the people shaping a stronger future.
A curated film block exploring mountain resilience through documentary-style shorts and community storytelling. Expect an afternoon screening focused on regional challenges, recovery, and the people shaping a stronger future.
A curated film block exploring mountain resilience through documentary-style shorts and community storytelling. Expect an afternoon screening focused on regional challenges, recovery, and the people shaping a stronger future.
A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger energy.
A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger energy.
A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger energy.
Curated film block screening in a historic Masonic hall, built around themes of reinvention and fresh starts. Settle in for an afternoon of indie-style storytelling and community moviegoing in downtown Asheville.
Curated film block screening in a historic Masonic hall, built around themes of reinvention and fresh starts. Settle in for an afternoon of indie-style storytelling and community moviegoing in downtown Asheville.
Curated film block screening in a historic Masonic hall, built around themes of reinvention and fresh starts. Settle in for an afternoon of indie-style storytelling and community moviegoing in downtown Asheville.
An opening night ceremony kicks off a curated block of short films and documentaries highlighting local and regional filmmakers. Evening screening at the Masonic Temple with drinks for purchase, supporting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit.
An opening night ceremony kicks off a curated block of short films and documentaries highlighting local and regional filmmakers. Evening screening at the Masonic Temple with drinks for purchase, supporting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit.
An opening night ceremony kicks off a curated block of short films and documentaries highlighting local and regional filmmakers. Evening screening at the Masonic Temple with drinks for purchase, supporting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit.
A curated evening of short films and documentaries from local and regional filmmakers, presented as a festival-style screening block. Set in the Asheville Masonic Temple with ticketed entry plus drinks and snacks for purchase supporting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit.
A curated evening of short films and documentaries from local and regional filmmakers, presented as a festival-style screening block. Set in the Asheville Masonic Temple with ticketed entry plus drinks and snacks for purchase supporting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit.
A curated evening of short films and documentaries from local and regional filmmakers, presented as a festival-style screening block. Set in the Asheville Masonic Temple with ticketed entry plus drinks and snacks for purchase supporting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit.
A curated film block night centered on bold, mood-shifting short films and shared audience reactions. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an early-evening screening with a communal, festival-style vibe.
A curated film block night centered on bold, mood-shifting short films and shared audience reactions. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an early-evening screening with a communal, festival-style vibe.
A curated film block night centered on bold, mood-shifting short films and shared audience reactions. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an early-evening screening with a communal, festival-style vibe.
Late-night double feature of short films and documentaries curated by the Asheville Film Festival, leaning into untamed, witching-hour storytelling. Drinks are available for purchase, and ticket sales support local and regional filmmakers.
Late-night double feature of short films and documentaries curated by the Asheville Film Festival, leaning into untamed, witching-hour storytelling. Drinks are available for purchase, and ticket sales support local and regional filmmakers.
Late-night double feature of short films and documentaries curated by the Asheville Film Festival, leaning into untamed, witching-hour storytelling. Drinks are available for purchase, and ticket sales support local and regional filmmakers.
A late-night film block that leans into psychological, in-your-head storytelling and immersive big-screen atmosphere. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an adult night-out vibe and post-screening conversation energy.
A late-night film block that leans into psychological, in-your-head storytelling and immersive big-screen atmosphere. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an adult night-out vibe and post-screening conversation energy.
A late-night film block that leans into psychological, in-your-head storytelling and immersive big-screen atmosphere. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an adult night-out vibe and post-screening conversation energy.
Short films and regional documentaries roll on the big screen, including “Doc Watson, One of the People,” celebrating Appalachian music heritage. Ticket proceeds support the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit, with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
Short films and regional documentaries roll on the big screen, including “Doc Watson, One of the People,” celebrating Appalachian music heritage. Ticket proceeds support the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit, with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
Short films and regional documentaries roll on the big screen, including “Doc Watson, One of the People,” celebrating Appalachian music heritage. Ticket proceeds support the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit, with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
An afternoon film block spotlighting local and regional filmmakers, mixing short films with documentary storytelling. Expect an experimental doc music video, “Steelvolution,” exploring steel handpan construction and sound, with drinks available and proceeds benefiting a nonprofit film festival.
An afternoon film block spotlighting local and regional filmmakers, mixing short films with documentary storytelling. Expect an experimental doc music video, “Steelvolution,” exploring steel handpan construction and sound, with drinks available and proceeds benefiting a nonprofit film festival.
An afternoon film block spotlighting local and regional filmmakers, mixing short films with documentary storytelling. Expect an experimental doc music video, “Steelvolution,” exploring steel handpan construction and sound, with drinks available and proceeds benefiting a nonprofit film festival.
A hands-on film directing workshop focused on pre production planning, sharpening creative intent, and translating ideas into clear shot lists, mood boards, and team communication. Practical guidance for indie creators and collaborators looking to align a crew around a cohesive vision.
A hands-on film directing workshop focused on pre production planning, sharpening creative intent, and translating ideas into clear shot lists, mood boards, and team communication. Practical guidance for indie creators and collaborators looking to align a crew around a cohesive vision.
A hands-on film directing workshop focused on pre production planning, sharpening creative intent, and translating ideas into clear shot lists, mood boards, and team communication. Practical guidance for indie creators and collaborators looking to align a crew around a cohesive vision.
First-look premiere screening of 48 Hour Film Project Asheville 2026 Group A shorts, packed into a single fast-paced lineup. Expect a lively community crowd of local filmmakers and fans in a casual pizza brewery setting.
First-look premiere screening of 48 Hour Film Project Asheville 2026 Group A shorts, packed into a single fast-paced lineup. Expect a lively community crowd of local filmmakers and fans in a casual pizza brewery setting.
First-look premiere screening of 48 Hour Film Project Asheville 2026 Group A shorts, packed into a single fast-paced lineup. Expect a lively community crowd of local filmmakers and fans in a casual pizza brewery setting.
A family friendly autumn festival on the Black Mountain Home for Children campus with community games and kid focused activities, seasonal treats, and local vendors. A feel good fundraiser supporting children and families in the region.
A family friendly autumn festival on the Black Mountain Home for Children campus with community games and kid focused activities, seasonal treats, and local vendors. A feel good fundraiser supporting children and families in the region.
A family friendly autumn festival on the Black Mountain Home for Children campus with community games and kid focused activities, seasonal treats, and local vendors. A feel good fundraiser supporting children and families in the region.
A collaborative short film idea jam with story improvisation games and rapid-fire pitching to shape a feasible shoot concept for the Asheville area. Welcomes filmmakers, actors, and curious creatives of any experience level in a gallery setting.
A collaborative short film idea jam with story improvisation games and rapid-fire pitching to shape a feasible shoot concept for the Asheville area. Welcomes filmmakers, actors, and curious creatives of any experience level in a gallery setting.
A collaborative short film idea jam with story improvisation games and rapid-fire pitching to shape a feasible shoot concept for the Asheville area. Welcomes filmmakers, actors, and curious creatives of any experience level in a gallery setting.
A practical deep dive into motion picture lighting, from shaping key light and contrast ratios to controlling color temperature for cinematic mood. Learn on-set style tools and techniques for more professional-looking video and film scenes.
A practical deep dive into motion picture lighting, from shaping key light and contrast ratios to controlling color temperature for cinematic mood. Learn on-set style tools and techniques for more professional-looking video and film scenes.
A practical deep dive into motion picture lighting, from shaping key light and contrast ratios to controlling color temperature for cinematic mood. Learn on-set style tools and techniques for more professional-looking video and film scenes.