Festival schedule
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Friday, OCTOBER 16
Opening Night
OPENING NIGHT6:30PM
CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTERMain Space6:30PM
Join us for an enchanting evening as we kick off the festival! Starting at 6:30 pm enjoy the the rhythm of live music from Patchwork Jack, sip on our signature cocktail, and indulge in sweet bite sensations before the feature film.
OCTOBER 17
Saturday
BLOCK 19AM
armstrong hallmohrman theatre
cornerstone arts centerceleste theatre
CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTERscreening room+PASS SEATED FIRST
Packardperformance hall
BLOCK 211:10AM
armstrong hallmohrman theatre
CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTERscreening room+PASS SEATED FIRST
BLOCK 31:15PM
Lunch
If you plan to stay on the festival “campus” for lunch, consider grabbing some lunch nearby from participating food trucks brought to you by Food Trucks for Homelessness.
Attending the Filmmaker Forum?
If you pre-purchased a box lunch it will be available at Gaylord Hall just before the forum.
Worner CenterGaylord Hallfilmmaker forum
The Courage to Care: Storytelling as an Act of Empathy
At a time when public discourse often rewards division and certainty, many filmmakers are choosing a different path: creating space for empathy. This conversation examines empathy not simply as an emotional response but as a storytelling practice. Join these filmmakers for a discussion about the transformative potential of cinema and the human connections that emerge when we truly listen.
BLOCK 42:30PM
armstrong hallmohrman theatre
CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTERscreening room+PASS SEATED FIRST
Coffee & Cookie Break
A festival tradition providing complimentary coffee and a sweet treat for all attendees during the afternoon break.
BLOCK 54:45PM
cornerstone arts centerceleste theatre
CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTERscreening room+PASS SEATED FIRST
packardperformance hall
The perfect after-dinner activity for a Saturday night out or to bridge the gap between your afternoon and evening films! Choose to attend one of two great film programs beginning at 8 pm. Arrive early and enjoy live music from Sage & Smoke, complimentary light refreshments, and a cash bar in the Cornerstone Main Space.
AFTER DARK8PM
armstrong hallmohrman theatre
October 18
Sunday
BLOCK 19AM
armstrong hallmohrman theatre
CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTERSCREENING ROOM
BLOCK 211:10AM
cornerstone arts centerceleste theatre
CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTERSCREENING ROOM
BLOCK 31:15PM
Lunch
If you plan to stay on the festival “campus” for lunch, consider grabbing some lunch nearby from participating food trucks brought to you by Food Trucks for Homelessness.
Attending the Filmmaker Forum?
If you pre-purchased a box lunch it will be available at Gaylord Hall just before the forum.
Worner CenterGaylord Hallfilmmaker forum
Uncommon Activisms: Redefining What Change Looks Like
What does activism look like on screen? These filmmakers explore stories where change emerges through art, healing, mentorship, community-building, and creative problem-solving, not just protest or politics. From grassroots organizing to cross-partisan collaboration, these films reveal unexpected pathways to impact. Join us for a conversation about documenting change and how nonfiction and narrative filmmaking can expand our understanding of activism.
BLOCK 42:30PM
CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTERSCREENING ROOM
Coffee & Cookie Break
A festival tradition providing complimentary coffee and a sweet treat for all attendees during the afternoon break.
BLOCK 54:30PM
armstrong hallmohrman theatre
cornerstone arts centerceleste theatre
CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTERSCREENING ROOM
Fest the way you want
VIRTUAL ENCORE
Extend the Festival
watch anytime, anywhere
The Festival doesn’t have to end when you leave the theater. Keep the screenings going — or join us from anywhere — with the Virtual Encore, October 22–25.
Add this on to your in-person ticket for $45. Want to get Virtual Encore for a friend who can’t attend the Festival? Standalone (non-add-on) tickets are available now.