2026 Wake Forest Film Festival seeks entries, volunteers needed to judge films

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre (WFRC) is inviting filmmakers to submit their films for the Seventh Annual Wake Forest Film Festival (WFFF).

The WFFF seeks feature and short films in the following categories: student, narrative feature, narrative short, and documentary.

Films may be submitted via FilmFreeway at https://filmfreeway.com/WakeForestFilmFestival. The website includes film screening fees and submission requirements. The Early Bird Deadline is Friday, Aug. 22, and the fee is $5 for students and $15 for professionals.

Scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 6-7, 2026, the WFFF will spotlight passionate, creative, and thought-provoking movies by some of today's most promising and accomplished local, national, and international filmmakers. Intended for both the general public and film professionals, the WFFF is an opportunity for filmmakers to showcase their films in a unique location to a discerning audience. 

The WFRC is also seeking volunteers with filmmaking experience to judge film submissions for the 2026 Wake Forest Film Festival. Selected judges will receive a link to view a selection of films, then provide feedback and scores. To learn more, contact Louis Roussell at lroussell@wakeforestnc.gov or 919-435-9587.

Tickets to the 2026 WFFF go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.wakeforestrencen.org/tickets-events/wake-forest-film-festival.