2026 Film Festival
“Lights. Camera. Action!” Be a part of the magic that is created by these three words at the 2026 Wake Forest Film Festival. The festival will spotlight passionate, imaginative, and thought-provoking films created by some of the most promising and accomplished local, national, and international filmmakers. The two-day festival brings filmmakers, film professionals, and filmthusiasts together to experience the art of filmmaking as a community.
Plan your festival experience. Visit our website for up-to-date schedules and film listings.
Media passes are available for verified media representatives. Passes must be coordinated in advance. Day-of requests will not be honored.
Tickets
General Admission: $25
A VIP Experience at Broadsides and Brews will be held following the final film on Friday night. Admission to the event, which includes drinks and hors ’devours can be purchased for an additional $25.
2026 Schedule
Friday, March 6
Block 1 | 6-7:30 p.m.
Storyboard: The Musical
Stage Frightened
Country Punk Black
Hole
The Tennessee Circle Drill
Special Screening | 7:45-9:15 p.m.
- Humble in the Jungle
Live Podcast | 9:15-9:45 p.m.
- Humble in the Jungle
Saturday, March 7
Block 2 | Noon–1:10 p.m.
- On Guard
- Tandem
- In Search of Happiness
Block 3 | 1:25-2:45 p.m.
- I Remember Everything
Block 4 | 3-4:40 p.m.
The Last Fry
Life Support
For Isaiah
Another Good Day
Scared Stiff
Holy Mother
Moments Lost
My Sister Got Shingled
Block 5 | Award Winners - 5:30-9 p.m.
This is Pike County
Adrift: Forgiving the Flood
Standby
One Stupid Thing
Mix & Mingle | 9-10 p.m.
Accessibility
Please contact the Box Office for any ADA or accessibility services needed. Staff are available M-F from 9 a.m. – noon; 1-5 pm.
Email: rcboxoffice@wakeforestnc.gov
Phone: 919–435–9458