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Single Day Pass - $15

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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

(2026)

(TIMES ARE LISTED IN “MILITARY TIME”)

These films are not MPAA Rated - all “suggested ages” are self-reported by the filmmakers - please use your own discretion

Thursday, August 6, 2026

1130 – Valle Crucis (Short, Drama): Following the death of his wife from cancer, Josh retreats from city life to a secluded cabin in the tranquil mountain community of Valle Crucis to work on his next novel. His solitude is shattered when Earnest, a nearby cattle farmer, shoots Josh’s dog for chasing his cows. Seeking revenge, Josh’s plans go awry, leading to a confrontation where Earnest must confront the harsh realities of mountain justice and acknowledge that his own suffering does not excuse his actions.  "Valle Crucis" thematically explores the complexities of toxic masculinity and the stark contrasts between urban and rural mindsets, all set against the stunning backdrop of snow-covered mountains. (USA)

1200 – Stay With Me (Short, Coming of Age): Set In the gritty, violent streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, hard-hitting investigative journalist Margaret Goodman's work exposing corruption constantly puts her in danger, threatening the safety of the family she fiercely tries to protect.  Margaret's teenage son Grayson, haunted by the recent shooting death of his friend, worries about his mother's safety as she worries about his trauma, both grappling with the impact of the violence that surrounds them. (USA) – Ages 13+

1210 – The Day Off (Short):  A man backs out of an ultimate decision before his roommate arrives home. (USA) – Ages 13+

1220 – The French Lesson (Short, Romantic Drama): When a middle aged man decides to learn a new language, he learns new things about himself. (USA)

1230 – Nemesis (Short, Historical Drama): In a remote North Carolina monastery, Father Thomas, a retiring priest obsessed with recent Byzantine discoveries in Istanbul, summons Adriel, a scarred young priest from Istanbul, to translate government letters. Grace, Thomas’s curious daughter, grows intrigued by Adriel. Drawn together by a philosophical game of perfection, they explore ideals of flawlessness, uncovering hidden talents and a deep spiritual love that unites their imperfect souls. (Turkey)

1300 – Through Georgia (Short, Coming of Age Drama): After college, Amelia is living in a small town in rural Georgia with her mom, but she dreams of saving up enough money to move to Atlanta to start her career as a writer. She's bored and lonely and so she does what we all do when we're bored and lonely: swipe on Tinder. This is where she meets Luke, brilliantly charming and kind Luke. And they have instant chemistry. But, as her mother reminds her, she isn't staying in this small town. And she isn't staying with Luke.  And then she gets pregnant.  With no one else to take her, she asks Luke to drive her eight hours to the nearest abortion clinic. And their road trip-meets-friendship-meets-coming-of-age story begins. (USA) – Ages 17+

1330 – REEK (Short Thriller): "After a deadly misstep during a routine non-custodial interrogation, a newly minted homicide detective scrambles to cover her tracks, only to find herself ensnared in a small town’s buried history of vengeance, guilt, and justice that refuses to stay dead." (USA) – Ages 17+

1400 – Citizens – The Choice Not To Fight (Short): The war began. Small border towns were supplied with weapons, but the inhabitants made the decision not to have them. The enemy forces eventually invade the town, but the unarmed inhabitants say, “We want to talk. What is the fate of those who claim that we are citizens before we belong to country?

1430 – WARANGEL (Short): WarAngel follows Casey Montana, a young woman in Georgia who rescues horses bound for slaughter through her nonprofit farm. As she saves these animals, their healing journey becomes intertwined with her own family’s story of love, loss, and resilience. (USA)

1450 – Of Creature and Man (Short, Horror): A grizzled veteran of an ancient monster-hunting order infiltrates the house of a mad scientist to seek out and destroy his creation. Sometimes the creators can be more monstrous than the creatures they create. (USA) – Ages 13+

1500 – Worst Day Ever (Short, Action Drama): A soldier and a modern man living 160 years apart discover a mysterious connection between them as they both struggle through their Worst Day Ever. (USA) – Ages 13+

1525 – Mom Walkers (Short, Comedy): Tired of your mother always running late or getting lost? Mom Walkers is a new service from our trained dog walkers that gets your mom where she needs to go, no matter the struggle! (USA) – Ages 13+

1530 – Touchstone (Short, Drama/Time Travel): An older woman picks up a younger version of herself in a time warp to tell her to make the most of her time with her dad who will die a month later in her life. (USA)

1600 – Untitled (Short, Drama): An ex-marine out for revenge on an old foe is stopped by a police officer that forces him to question his whole perspective on life, race, and even his pre-meditated intentions. (USA) – Ages 13+

1630 – Monstera (Short, Comedy Drama Thriller): Ana is waiting for her boyfriend Marcos, who is returning home from a long business trip. An absurd argument breaks out between the two when Marcos realizes that Ana has neglected her favorite plant: a small and delicate variegated Monstera. A tragicomedy about individualism, superficiality and the toxic dynamics of some relationships that, like plants that are not properly cared for, deteriorate to the point of collapse. (Spain) – in Galician with English subtitles – Ages 13+

1645 – The Voice of Old (Short): Set in a remote village, the film follows a young tribal boy who struggles to memorize an English poem for his school assignment — a poem that ironically speaks about the disappearance of old voices and languages. On his way home, he wanders through nature, rivers, forests, and hills reciting the poem in a lyrical rhythm. When he reaches home, his grandmother sings him a century-old tribal song. Moved by its beauty, he unknowingly carries it within him. The next day, as he is punished outside the classroom, the echoes of the grandmother’s song rise again — symbolizing the fading yet resilient voice of a forgotten culture. (India) – in Marathi with English subtitles

1700 – Operation Dark Site (Short Drama): A desperate father makes one last-ditch attempt to reconnect with his emotionally distant daughter before she leaves home for college. (USA) – Ages 13+

1735 – Tapp’d (Short, Sci-Fi Comedy): Katherine Odette has created a new smartphone app that will allow her to teleport anywhere in the world and she can’t wait to show her brother Owen. Katherine and Owen begin to travel the world but the TAPP’D app soon malfunctions separating the duo. Owen finds himself being randomly teleported into locations and situations that are uncomfortable and dangerous. It’s up to Katherine to find and save her brother. (USA) – Ages 17+

1800 – Diverse House (Documentary Short, LGBTQ+): In Paraguay, a country where homophobia, violence, and discrimination against transgender people are unfortunately all too common, there is a unique refuge: Casa Diversa. This haven is a symbol of hope and dignity for all people, regardless of their gender identity. (Spain/Paraguay) – in Spanish with English subtitles – Ages 17+

1830 – Panic Sets In (Feature, Drama): In one heightened moment, under duress, a man makes a split decision that explodes the most important relationship in his life. Blending suspense with savage dark comedy, "Panic Sets In" takes a twisted trip into the heart of one couple’s tenuous bond. No relationship has ever been tested quite like this. (USA) – Ages 13+

2000 - Berbin Dusties (Short, Comedy Drama): One man drinks to remember. The other drinks to forget. Both haunted by the same woman — and the past that won’t let them go. (USA) – Ages 13+

2020 – Grip is Dead (Short Documentary, Motorsport): Follows the world of circuit drifting where speed meets self-expression. We peer into this world through the lens of semi-professional drifter Patrick Barlee. We look at how he started his career, his accolades and ultimately the sacrifices his family have made to make his career happen, culminating in a display of his passion for the sport. (Australia)

2030 – Meta Take One (Feature): As night falls on the heart of Atlanta, obsessive director John Cuffee is on a mission to complete his short film. When John and his crew are implicated in a crime instead of turning themselves in to the authorities he decides to finish his film at any cost. Each passing hour blurs the line between fervor and madness, as artistic ambition clashes with reality endangering himself and everyone around him. (USA) – Ages 17+

Friday, August 7, 2026

1000 – Brannu: The Urban Horseman (Feature, Documentary): Wild Man. Animal Abuser. Squatter. Crazy. Outlaw. Troublemaker. These are the many labels hurled at Brandon Fulton to describe his lifestyle and ranching entrepreneurship. Going with his moniker “Brannu”, Fulton has been the recognizable local horseman in the southwestern part of Fulton County, Georgia. Since his arrival on the scene training and tending to horses and building up his ranch-style property, he has been the target of local government for a decade. City and county officials have cited him, arrested him, and imposed on him their will for the 27-acre land that he owns. In this adventure story the legal bounds of what land, freedom, and property mean in an agriculture state will be portrayed. Economic and sociopolitical forces of gentrification, eminent domain and urbanization will be addressed. Cameras will capture the nuance of Brannu’s daily life and his routine in fighting for his version of the American Dream. This is a coming-of-age story that shines light on the power of dreams where a Black man realizes his full potential in the crux of unchartered territory in 21st century America. (USA)

1140 – Dead Air (Short, Comedy Drama): At the funeral of his best friend, a struggling standup is confronted with giving a eulogy. Even worse, he has to confront the possibility of not being funny. (USA) – Ages 17+

1200 – Final Frame (Short): Carlos, a film editor, is quickly trying to finish editing a film when he gets a call from a friend urging him to get to the hospital where his partner, Ben, is about to have a critical surgery. Carlos hesitates because he and Ben need the money from this job to keep them afloat financially. As the countdowns between the project deadline and Ben's surgery collide, Carlos finds himself torn between turning in the film and being there for his partner. (USA) – Ages 17+

1215 – Booze Hound (Short): An alcoholic rescues an abandoned dog, not so different from himself. (USA) – Ages 17+

1230 – Story of a Sad Boy (Short Animation, Comedy Drama/Horror): A boy, whose mother feeds him birdseed with the promise that he will grow wings, suffers rejection from the other children his age. Tired of people, he decides to shut himself away until his dream comes true. (Spain) – in Spanish with English subtitles – 13+

1240 – Why Are We Here (Short): Two long-time friends, now empty-nesters, make an adventure of everyday life. (USA) Ages 13+

1250 – Will To Live (Short, Comedy Drama): When a glass-half-empty employee meets a glass-half-full parking attendant, both men confront their own work-life balance, mortality, and perspective on life. (USA)

1300 – Vertices (Feature, Drama): Good old Andrés passed away. Ricardo, José and Francisco meet at his funeral, after not seeing each other in almost thirty years. They used to be close, but life pulled them apart. The three of them agree to get a cup of coffee right afterwards and catch up, for old time’s sake. Soon enough, they start to behave like they were never estranged, visiting old meeting places while discussing life's trivialities and the inevitability of death. (El Salvador) – in Spanish with English subtitles

1400 – The Fabulous Flocks (Short, Historical Drama): During prohibition in 1920s Alabama, a reluctant teenager risks everything by running moonshine for his kingpin uncle in order to keep his family out of poverty. (USA)

1430 – A Hundred Thousand Wishes (Short, Animation): After a mysterious genocidal attack destroys his home planet, an amnesiac apprentice genie is stranded on Earth with no memory of how to grant wishes. To reclaim his lost powers, he lives a double life as an assassin, secretly rigging a mystical wish meter to con the omnipotent Genie Gods—before they discover the deception and condemn him to eternal damnation.. (Barbados/USA) – Ages 17+

1445 – American Wei (Short, Comedy): Wei, a young Chinese immigrant, wakes up every morning in the back of a mattress store proclaiming his love for America into a phone camera. To him, the United States is pure magic: the land of dreams and freedom. But beneath the stars and stripes lies a crueler reality. Mocked, belittled, and forever labeled a foreigner, Wei pins all his hopes on a DNA test that he believes will prove he's biologically American. When the results arrive, and they show a mere 7% "Americas," Wei spirals into a bizarre odyssey of self-reinvention — including a hippie witch, psychedelic ceremonies, and a battle for his stolen identity.  "American Wei" is a tragicomic satire about identity, assimilation, and the absurd limits of chasing a dream that was never meant for you. (USA) – in Chinese, English, Portuguese and Spanish with English subtitles – Ages 17+

1500 – Lotusland (Short): When their father dies, three brothers-Graham, Ryan, and Morgan-inherit nothing but the family home. To one, it's a refuge worth saving; to the others, it's an opportunity to finally cash out and move on. What was supposed to be a warm reunion turns to tragedy. (USA)

1515 – The Lights Between (Short, Coming-of-Age Romantic Drama): The Lights Between is an indie romance short film about two lifelong friends, a small town state fair, and the quiet moments that change everything. Violet and Theo have known each other forever. On a fall night filled with neon lights, powdered donuts, and half said feelings, they wander the fair together. It is a coming-of-age story about friendship, timing, and realizing that love is sometimes closer than you think. (USA) – Ages 13+

1520 – Night Terrors (Short): Jessica, a young woman who lives on her own, does all that she can to escape the horrors and mistakes of her past. However, there is someone-or something-far worse waiting for her around every corner, and there seems to be no way she can make it through the night. (USA)

1530 – Unveil (Feature, Psychological Drama/Thriller): Set in the 1970s, Diane, a high school senior, is swept off her feet by a charming classmate, despite her mother's warnings. After marrying him, she moves into his wealthy family’s mansion, only to find herself isolated and trapped. As Diane uncovers dark secrets lurking beneath her in-laws' perfect facade, she must fight to survive, turning her once idyllic romance into a desperate battle for freedom. (USA)

1715 – Legend of the Witches (Feature): Raye is desperate to save her ailing mother when Selena offers her a way out: join the witches and make a wish. Raye accepts and the cost is immediate and devastating. A chain of violent, unexplained events follows, forcing Raye to confront the reality of the power she thought she could control. As the fallout spreads, Detective Trevor Rollins begins investigating the growing trail of death and destruction. What starts as a rational inquiry slowly becomes something darker, placing him uncomfortably close to Raye and the truth she's trying to outrun. Wracked with guilt, Raye takes the wish back, attempting to undo the damage she caused. But redemption isn't simple. Faced with the consequences of her greed, fear, and human failure, Raye must decide whether to walk away from the witches or step into the power fully, on her own terms. Legend of the Witches is a supernatural thriller about choice, consequence, and the cost of wanting too much when you're afraid of losing everything. (USA) – Ages 17+

1830 – A Game in the Dark at Midnight (Short, Drama): In the 1890s North Georgia mountains, a young girl's divination game reveals a future far darker than she bargained for. (USA)

1840 – Nothing Without You (Short, Fantasy Drama): Nothing Without You is a moving portrait of the final moments Lucas shares with his mother, María. What seems like a simple goodbye turns into a reunion filled with unexpected decisions that will challenge the bond between them. (Spain) – in Spanish with English subtitles

1855 – Where’s Pete (Short, Suspense, Comedy): An alcoholic father who forgot to get his young daughter a Christmas present, attempts to steal from a delivery van on Christmas eve. (USA)

1900 – Southern Scares (Feature): Mystery, horror, and Southern folklore collide in the 1990s when a video store worker discovers chilling secrets found in her missing sister's documentary series, Southern Scares. (USA) – Ages 13+

2005 – The Filmmaker (Short): A famous filmmaker falls into a comatose state and finds new life again when his son returns from college and finds his old camera that brings him back to life again. (USA)

2030 – Late Night at the Mafia (Short) [USA]

2050 – Scars (Short): Based on a true story.  A gang member is tested his loyalty. Can his spirit truly be saved?  (USA)

2100 – Under The Family Tree (Feature, Horror Drama): Four people meet in a graveyard to hold a seance. While they wait for sunset, they tell ghost stories, each one revealing a few more family secrets. (USA) – Ages 13+

Saturday, August 8, 2026

1000 – Presumed Guilty (Short, Crime Drama): When Sofia Calder fails to appear for supper, her absence unsettles the men who control her life. Confined to a single dining room, a crime patriarch, Mr. Calder interrogates three of his men as they recount fragmented memories revealing more about what happened to her. When a package arrives unexpectedly, bearing presumed evidence towards Sofia’s disappearance, suspicion hardens into certainty, and violence follows. Only after blood is spilled does the truth emerge. (USA) – Ages 13+

1030 – Distance (Short): A young woman struggles to stay connected to her best friend as physical distance, changing circumstances, and relational hurts pull them apart. (USA)

1045 – The Sanctity (Short): A religious woman struggles with being a vampire hunter to the dismay of her husband who doesn't question orders. (USA) – Ages 13+

1100 – The Three Pawns (Short, Dark Fantasy/Drama): Three knights arrive in the woods in order to compete for the chance to become the King's royal knight. The challenge, they must mutually decide who will be the knight by any means they choose, they have until sunset. (USA)

1115 – The Creatures Coda (Short, Drama): Casey, a 28-year-old man grieving the recent death of his estranged father, is laid off from his mundane white-collar job. In this introspective drama, Casey finds himself at a career crossroads while dealing with his overbearing sister and the unwanted belongings he inherited from his father. As he navigates grief and questions the direction of his life, he must ultimately choose between pursuing a safe and familiar path or embracing an uncertain one that could be more fulfilling. (New Zealand) – Ages 13+

1130 – Mother’s Favorite (Short, Horror/Drama/Thriller): After the death of her mother, a woman is tormented by memories of her childhood, and traumatic visions. (USA)

1140 – Sleepyhead (Short, Horror): A young woman is tormented by a social media trend.  (USA) – Ages 13+

1200 – Beautiful Stranger (Feature, Romantic Dramatic Comedy): Mark is a lonely but headstrong college student plagued by visions of a mysterious girl in white. She doesn’t notice him until one day, the ephemeral girl locks eyes with Mark, and he professes love. When Mark sees this girl, Layla, in real life, he summons his friends to set up a ritual and shift him to her plane. But it’s not that simple. In this surreal romance, Mark will, against Layla’s warnings and his friends' resistance, push through the fragments of reality and memory to be with her. No matter the damage it could do to his mind. (USA) -  Ages 17+

1245: Knotted (Short, Drama/Comedy): A young woman returns to her hometown after failing to land a job post-graduation, only to be thrown into a serving job at her past acquaintance's wedding. (USA) – Ages 13+

1300: Presentation – Sound Mixing and Design (Aron Seigel)

1400 – It’s What He Wanted (Short): Soon after their fathers passing, adoptive brothers Zeke and Phillip set out on a journey through the woods of their past as they endeavor to fulfill their fathers final wish. The brothers traverse through forgotten memories, uncomfortable conversations, and having to face their feelings towards each other, all while carrying the corpse of their father towards his unconventional cremation. (USA)

1420 – Wake Up ATL (Short): At 60, beloved morning show host Debra Dawson is as sharp, stylish, and unstoppable as ever. But the world doesn’t see it that way. Bombarded by ageist comments and an industry that thrives on youth, Debra brushes off the noise—until the noise becomes deafening. On what seems like an ordinary broadcast day, she’s blindsided with the news: her show is being canceled. As the spotlight fades, Debra is forced to confront a painful question—when does ambition have an expiration date?  “Wake Up ATL” is a fierce, funny, and deeply human story about reinvention, relevance, and refusing to disappear quietly. (USA) – Ages 13+

1430 – Future Tense (Short, Romantic Comedy/Fantasy): After a devastating breakup, Liz is shattered. She falls into depression and fears facing a future without her ex. She then receives a magical hourglass that gives her the power to instantly see what future will unfold with any person she dates. With her newfound superpower she goes on a dating spree, uncovering all of her potential life outcomes in search of the perfect future. But what does the perfect life look like? Does it always turn out as planned? (Australia) – Ages 13+

1440 – Sound of the Somme (Short, War, Drama, History, Biography): Sound of the Somme tells the true story of private James C. Richardson, a 20-year-old bagpiper serving in the 16th Canadian Scottish Battalion. Despite being assigned to stay behind as stretcher bearer, James is determined to play his bagpipes in the heat of the battle. His unwavering resolve to support his comrades and boost morale leads him to defy orders, risking his life to bring a glimmer of hope amidst the horrors of war. This heroic act earned James the Victoria Cross, the highest honor within the British Commonwealth. (Belgium)

1455 – Dobrina (Short Animation, Western Drama): Lotte Reiniger meets Sergio Leone in this animated short,  where desire burns as bright as the desert sun. A brand-new animated short that premiered in June 2025, successfully touring the festival circuit now. (Germany/Singapore) – No Dialogue – Ages 13+

1500 - BREAKOUT SESSION: The Other Sound Stage: A Look Inside the Audiobook Industry (Casey Holloway)

1500 – Hotel Eden (Short): A rockstar is sent to an isolated hotel where he is given the opportunity to make a deal with the Devil. (USA) – Ages 17+

1520 – Tit’s Out (Short Comedy): A new mom struggling to get through her day realizes she's been flashing people all day long! (USA) – Ages 13+

1530 – Cryptic Clues (Short, Romantic Comedy/Creature): When a cynical influencer and her late father’s devoted protégé embark on a memorial hike through Bigfoot country, their reluctant reunion uncovers buried grief, romance, and the thin line between myth and memory. (USA)

1540 – First Comes Love (Short): Taylor has spent five years building the perfect relationship with Khalil—at least online, where they're #CoupleGoals. But when Khalil starts to question the life their followers think they live, Taylor's carefully curated world begins to crack. Desperate to save her fairytale, she stages one final romantic night to win him back—and what starts as seduction spirals into captivity. As her grip on Khalil tightens, her grip on reality loosens, until convincing the world she's living her dream threatens to cost her everything. – Ages 17+

1600 – The Everest Dream (Short Documentary): This inspiring documentary follows a group of traumatic brain injury survivors from Scotland—once told they might never walk or talk again—as they attempt an extraordinary trek to Everest Base Camp. Led by James Lamb and supported by family, Sherpa guides, and the people of Nepal, the team faces altitude, physical limitations, and the lingering effects of their injuries on the journey from Scotland to the heart of the Himalayas. Through setbacks, emotional reunions, and moments of connection along the trail, the film reveals that success isn't measured by reaching a destination, but by the courage to keep moving forward—proving that even after devastating injury, life can hold extraordinary possibilities. (Nepal)

1630 - BREAKOUT SESSION: Scriptwriting - Bad. Good. Great. The Anatomy of a Script that Works

1635 – Get To That Place (Short, Comedy/Drama/Coming-of-Age): A group of kids navigate their lives and interpersonal relationships while a rumor about the end of the world spreads around town. (USA)

1700 – The General (Feature, Silent Film - 1926): Buster Keaton stars as Johnnie Gray, a devoted Southern railroad engineer whose two great loves are his locomotive and Annabelle Lee. When the Civil War breaks out, Johnnie rushes to enlist—only to be rejected as more valuable behind the controls of a train than on the battlefield. Mistaken for a coward by Annabelle and her family, he gets his chance to prove himself when Union spies steal his beloved engine, "The General," with Annabelle trapped aboard. What follows is a breathless solo pursuit across enemy lines, as Johnnie commandeers train after train in a high-speed chase north, then races back south again with the Union army in hot pursuit. Built around some of the most astonishing physical stunts and sight gags ever committed to film—including a real, full-speed train collapsing through a burning bridge—Keaton's masterpiece is silent comedy at its most breathtakingly cinematic: a love story, a war epic, and a chase film rolled into one, anchored by Keaton's signature deadpan stoicism in the face of escalating chaos. (USA) – silent film with live organ accompaniment

1820 – Card Trick (Short) [USA]

1830 – Finger Laced Crown (Feature, Arthouse Comedy Drama): Finger Laced Crown is a sexy, LGBTQ coming of age drama based in the modern and changing world of fine art, musing the work of spray paint artist Tyrone Webb. Lemon Drop, a hip 27-year-old artist struggling to navigate her place in this world, is haunted by recurring dreams of a harrowing past relationship. These visions compel her to create a new painting and sets her on the challenging path of self-discovery all why maneuvering work/life balance, new found success and the influence of an alcoholic mother.   Her journey twists through the complex relationships with current and past lovers as she learns how to accept loss and forgive. (USA) – Ages 17+

2000 – Vestige (Short, Fantasy Drama): When a hooded figure steps into an abandoned house deep in the woods, flickering lights awaken memories of the family who once called it home. (USA) – Ages 13+

2030 – Hair Care (Short): 2 friends discuss all the tried and true methods to getting thicker, fuller hair and none of them are fake or bogus in any way! (USA)

2040 – Cavegirls (Feature): Sisters Ike and Rose are both under the thumb of the same charismatic drug kingpin, Fig. When a rival captures Ike, Rose reluctantly agrees to Fig's plan for a rescue mission. But Rose has a secret agenda: to bring down both Fig and his rival in a single chaotic clash. (USA) – Ages 17+

Sunday, August 9, 2026

1000 – Forces from Beyond (Short, Horror/Fantasy): When a mysterious crystal leads to Noma Doyle being tried for witchcraft, her accusers discover the true force of things.(USA) – Ages 17+

1015 – The Space Between (Short, Thriller/Mystery): Olivia, an innocent young woman, finds herself mysteriously trapped in a creepy dungeon, chained to a post and placed in front of a chessboard, across from her sits Margarette, a jaded older woman. The two women are forced to play a game of chess against each other for their survival, under the watchful eye of their abductors. Through the game Margarette reveals more and more of her sadistic personality as a way to distract Olivia and achieve victory against her, which leads to Margarettes death, allowing Olivia to be set free. (USA)

1030 – What We Carry (Short, Horror/Drama): Stranded in the rural American South, an Ivorian couple must fight to escape an unknown predator. (USA) – Ages 13+

1045 – The Maritime Lover (Short, Drama): A man has an uncanny affinity for the sea. (USA)

1100 – The Woodhull (Short): THE WOODHULL demonstrates constitutional failure not through courtroom drama, but by showing what happens when due process is delayed, morality replaces law, and confinement becomes punishment without verdict. (USA)

1110 – Run Wild [16mm] (Short): A 70’s love-child, endures a weekend with her addicted, estranged father, fresh from prison. The intoxication of time with her erratic father teeters between exuberance and abuse. Forced into a terrifying task in the desert; a piece of twine and tenuous trust are the only tie she has to refuge.    (USA) – in Arabic and English with English subtitles

1130 – Pyre (Short, Thriller/Drama): In a remote 17th‑century village, a suspected witch and an inquisitor engage in a deadly game of love, fear, and fire. When the inquisitor Armand turns Elena’s modest homestead into an interrogation chamber, the widowed mother faces a series of “tests” as her young daughter looks on. Within those walls, scripture, ritual, and silence become weapons. Unfolding in near real time and largely in a single room, Pyre is driven by dialogue and tension, a period thriller about fear, power, and the slow erosion of autonomy under moral authority. Above all, it’s about a mother’s love, and how the smallest act of defiance can carry beyond the flames. (USA) – Ages 13+

1155 – December 4 (Short): In the fading light of December, Mae visits the grave of her boyfriend, who left to join the Air Force and never returned. As grief collides with memory, she must reconcile love with the painful consequences of duty. (USA)

1200 - BREAKOUT SESSION: Stunts (Scott Dale)

1200 – Serenity (Short, Drama): A funeral home employee must put her own personal struggles aside to help a grieving woman who just lost her daughter. (Canada) – Ages 13+

1230 – Good Day (Short): Jeremiah takes his young son, Corbin, on a nostalgic, daylong outing, visiting places that he and his father used to go. After a pleasant day of fun and adventure, it becomes clear that Jeremiah and Corbin’s mother will be separating, forever changing Corbin’s young life. (USA)

1245 – Red, White, Blue & Yellow (Short Documentary): An Atlanta-based community of immigrant Ukrainian women band together to hold neighborhood culture festivals focusing on folk art, food, and music in an effort to collect donations and help support their home country against Russian invaders. (USA) – in English and Ukrainian with English subtitles

1300 - Presentation: Producing Quality Films on a Limited Budget - From Idea to Audience for Independent and Low-Budget Productions

1400 – Dream (Short): This is Nick Anderson.  And Nick Anderson has a Dream. Nick Anderson takes part in a documentary about average people and their secret dreams. (USA)

1410 – Sweet and Tender (Short, Suspense/Dark Comedy): Trapped in a locked bathroom stall, a man overhears a chilling conversation. As a baffled 911 dispatcher repeatedly misunderstands his whispered pleas for help, the situation spirals toward an unexpected conclusion. (USA)

1420 – The Call (Short, Drama/Dark Comedy): A young actress comes face to face with a volatile composer at the biggest callback of her life. (USA) – Ages 13+

1430 – Party USA (Feature, Comedy): When Taylor can't get her party store shift covered after her dad  dies, she makes a deadly mistake that sparks a downward spiral of red, white and blue-collared chaos. (USA) – Ages 17+

1600 - BREAKOUT SESSION: Camera and Cinematography (Roman Weaver)

1600 – Skin Deep (Short): Told from three different perspectives, a non-confrontational friend group must maintain appearances at a party despite their growing intolerance for each other. (USA) – Ages 13+

1615 – Aberth (Short, Fantasy/Drama): A tale of sacrifice and honor, a squire goes to any length to protect his Kingdom from evil, while his former master goes to any length to protect him. USA)

1630 – Implant (Short: An ambitious neurosurgeon creates a brain implant that lets him control patients, but his breakthrough turns abusive. As one victim unravels under forced commands, a colleague races to stop the experiment before it becomes deadly. USA)

1640 – Spill (Short): Penny consoles David after losing their mutual friend Cindy, however, she uncovers a dark secret. (USA) – Ages 17+

1645 – Athens by Kaleidoscope (Short): An ode to Athens, Georgia in 3 parts. (USA)

1650 – The Double Crossers (Short, Noir/Suspense/Mystery): A silent intelligence group sweeps the streets of Dahlonega in the twilight hours. When one of the agents goes rogue, a female agent is tasked with his assassination. Motives are questioned, but one thing is certain: someone is going to die. (USA)

1655 – Korak (Short, Action/Horror): A group of mercenaries on a mission in a remote jungle angers one of its inhabitants. (USA) – Ages 17+

1700 – Turn Off (Short, Comedy/Drama): “Turn Off” follows Ryan, a 30 something alcoholic, as he faces his current reality and his past while navigating daily life in rehab. We’re introduced to the characters surrounding him, including one eccentric middle-aged hippie, Cal. Ryan frequently finds himself outside his comfort zone, disgusted with the weirdos in the place and thrust into sharing some of his story with the group. Ultimately he must make a decision: participate in healing practices and risk the fear of self-discovery, or abstain and prolong his healing process or worse, relapse. (USA) – Ages

1715 – Love Your Mother (Short): A skate videographer hears about the death of his mother; must go home to reconcile with his father. (USA)

1730  - 24 Hour Film Race and 72 Hour Film Race Winning Films

-       In Between Takes

-       The Girl In the Window

-       Nocturne in Red and Black

-       Vents

-       The Devil Within Me

-       Warehouse 18

1830 - 100 Hour Film Race 2026 Top Ten Finalist Films

-          17 Seconds (USA)

-          After Liv (USA)

-          Dead Set on Love (USA)

-          Inked (USA)

-          Rearview (USA)

-          The Fool (USA)

-          The Last Chapter (Malawi)

-          The Time In Between (USA)

-          Verge (USA)

-          Words From The Void (USA)

1900 – Red Carpet Begins

1945 – Awards Program