
Opening Night Film Block
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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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 self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all evening.

A self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all evening.
A self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all evening.

A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.

A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.
A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
Cult and classic films get hilariously condensed into ten minute stage plays, with ramshackle cardboard worlds and thrift store costumes creating a scrappy DIY theater vibe. All ages and fully seated, with options to perform, build sets, or watch while supporting Asheville Bike Recyclery.
Cult and classic films get hilariously condensed into ten minute stage plays, with ramshackle cardboard worlds and thrift store costumes creating a scrappy DIY theater vibe. All ages and fully seated, with options to perform, build sets, or watch while supporting Asheville Bike Recyclery.
Cult and classic films get hilariously condensed into ten minute stage plays, with ramshackle cardboard worlds and thrift store costumes creating a scrappy DIY theater vibe. All ages and fully seated, with options to perform, build sets, or watch while supporting Asheville Bike Recyclery.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.