CHARLOTTE, NC - September 5, 2025 - The Carolina Film Festival today announced details for its upcoming 2025 event, scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Independent Picture House Theater in Charlotte, North Carolina. The festival begins with a red carpet experience at 1:30 PM, featuring music by Deejay Lo-Tek, followed by the official start of the program at 2:00 PM.
This year’s festival will showcase and honor a wide selection of films across multiple categories, including Best Short, Best Horror, Best Drama, and others. Winning films will be announced during the event, with awards presented directly to the filmmakers in recognition of their work.
In addition to screenings, the festival will feature a Q&A panel with industry guests:
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Dave Maldonado, actor from the hit film Sinners
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Lawrence Gilligan, actor from Superman
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Stephen J. Anderson, director of Disney’s Winnie the Pooh
The festival is also honored to welcome North Carolina Senator Caleb Theodros as a special guest speaker. Senator Theodros will discuss Senate Bill 301, a new initiative aimed at supporting and uplifting North Carolina’s film industry and the creative professionals who power it.
“The Carolina Film Festival is proud to provide a platform that celebrates diverse voices in cinema while also engaging with the broader conversations about the future of filmmaking in our state,” said a spokesperson for the festival. “We believe film has the power to educate, inspire, and bring people together, and this year’s program reflects that mission.”
The Carolina Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the love of filmmaking through education and recognition. Each year, the festival creates opportunities for both emerging and established filmmakers to showcase their work and connect with audiences in a professional and inclusive setting.
Tickets for the 2025 Carolina Film Festival are now available and can be purchased online at: https://independentpicturehouse.org/movies/carolina-film-festival/
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