
Strictly Appalachia Film Block
Short films and regional documentaries roll on the big screen, including “Doc Watson, One of the People,” celebrating Appalachian music heritage. Ticket proceeds support the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit, with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
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An opening night ceremony kicks off a curated block of short films and documentaries highlighting local and regional filmmakers. Evening screening at the Masonic Temple with drinks for purchase, supporting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit.

An opening night ceremony kicks off a curated block of short films and documentaries highlighting local and regional filmmakers. Evening screening at the Masonic Temple with drinks for purchase, supporting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit.
An opening night ceremony kicks off a curated block of short films and documentaries highlighting local and regional filmmakers. Evening screening at the Masonic Temple with drinks for purchase, supporting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit.

A curated evening of short films and documentaries from local and regional filmmakers, presented as a festival-style screening block. Set in the Asheville Masonic Temple with ticketed entry plus drinks and snacks for purchase supporting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit.

A curated evening of short films and documentaries from local and regional filmmakers, presented as a festival-style screening block. Set in the Asheville Masonic Temple with ticketed entry plus drinks and snacks for purchase supporting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit.
A curated evening of short films and documentaries from local and regional filmmakers, presented as a festival-style screening block. Set in the Asheville Masonic Temple with ticketed entry plus drinks and snacks for purchase supporting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit.

A curated film block exploring mountain resilience through documentary-style shorts and community storytelling. Expect an afternoon screening focused on regional challenges, recovery, and the people shaping a stronger future.

A curated film block exploring mountain resilience through documentary-style shorts and community storytelling. Expect an afternoon screening focused on regional challenges, recovery, and the people shaping a stronger future.
A curated film block exploring mountain resilience through documentary-style shorts and community storytelling. Expect an afternoon screening focused on regional challenges, recovery, and the people shaping a stronger future.

Late-night double feature of short films and documentaries curated by the Asheville Film Festival, leaning into untamed, witching-hour storytelling. Drinks are available for purchase, and ticket sales support local and regional filmmakers.

Late-night double feature of short films and documentaries curated by the Asheville Film Festival, leaning into untamed, witching-hour storytelling. Drinks are available for purchase, and ticket sales support local and regional filmmakers.
Late-night double feature of short films and documentaries curated by the Asheville Film Festival, leaning into untamed, witching-hour storytelling. Drinks are available for purchase, and ticket sales support local and regional filmmakers.

Curated film-block screening with a mix of short-form cinema in a historic temple setting. Settle in for an indie-forward afternoon program designed for local film lovers and community conversation.

Curated film-block screening with a mix of short-form cinema in a historic temple setting. Settle in for an indie-forward afternoon program designed for local film lovers and community conversation.
Curated film-block screening with a mix of short-form cinema in a historic temple setting. Settle in for an indie-forward afternoon program designed for local film lovers and community conversation.

Curated film block screening in a historic Masonic hall, built around themes of reinvention and fresh starts. Settle in for an afternoon of indie-style storytelling and community moviegoing in downtown Asheville.

Curated film block screening in a historic Masonic hall, built around themes of reinvention and fresh starts. Settle in for an afternoon of indie-style storytelling and community moviegoing in downtown Asheville.
Curated film block screening in a historic Masonic hall, built around themes of reinvention and fresh starts. Settle in for an afternoon of indie-style storytelling and community moviegoing in downtown Asheville.

A curated Sunday matinee film block inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple, centered on communal viewing and post-screening conversation. Expect an intimate auditorium vibe with a program-style run of short films.

A curated Sunday matinee film block inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple, centered on communal viewing and post-screening conversation. Expect an intimate auditorium vibe with a program-style run of short films.
A curated Sunday matinee film block inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple, centered on communal viewing and post-screening conversation. Expect an intimate auditorium vibe with a program-style run of short films.

An afternoon film block spotlighting local and regional filmmakers, mixing short films with documentary storytelling. Expect an experimental doc music video, “Steelvolution,” exploring steel handpan construction and sound, with drinks available and proceeds benefiting a nonprofit film festival.

An afternoon film block spotlighting local and regional filmmakers, mixing short films with documentary storytelling. Expect an experimental doc music video, “Steelvolution,” exploring steel handpan construction and sound, with drinks available and proceeds benefiting a nonprofit film festival.
An afternoon film block spotlighting local and regional filmmakers, mixing short films with documentary storytelling. Expect an experimental doc music video, “Steelvolution,” exploring steel handpan construction and sound, with drinks available and proceeds benefiting a nonprofit film festival.

A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger energy.

A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger energy.
A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger energy.

A curated film block night centered on bold, mood-shifting short films and shared audience reactions. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an early-evening screening with a communal, festival-style vibe.

A curated film block night centered on bold, mood-shifting short films and shared audience reactions. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an early-evening screening with a communal, festival-style vibe.
A curated film block night centered on bold, mood-shifting short films and shared audience reactions. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an early-evening screening with a communal, festival-style vibe.

Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.

Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.

A three day downtown film festival centered on innovative regional and local filmmakers and story driven cinema, hosted inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Nonprofit community weekend of screenings and filmmaker focused programming.

A three day downtown film festival centered on innovative regional and local filmmakers and story driven cinema, hosted inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Nonprofit community weekend of screenings and filmmaker focused programming.
A three day downtown film festival centered on innovative regional and local filmmakers and story driven cinema, hosted inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Nonprofit community weekend of screenings and filmmaker focused programming.

A late-night film block that leans into psychological, in-your-head storytelling and immersive big-screen atmosphere. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an adult night-out vibe and post-screening conversation energy.

A late-night film block that leans into psychological, in-your-head storytelling and immersive big-screen atmosphere. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an adult night-out vibe and post-screening conversation energy.
A late-night film block that leans into psychological, in-your-head storytelling and immersive big-screen atmosphere. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an adult night-out vibe and post-screening conversation energy.

Late-night awards gala celebrating standout films and filmmakers with a film-festival crowd in a historic hall. Expect speeches, photo-ready moments, and a dressed-up social vibe around the festival’s top honors.

Late-night awards gala celebrating standout films and filmmakers with a film-festival crowd in a historic hall. Expect speeches, photo-ready moments, and a dressed-up social vibe around the festival’s top honors.
Late-night awards gala celebrating standout films and filmmakers with a film-festival crowd in a historic hall. Expect speeches, photo-ready moments, and a dressed-up social vibe around the festival’s top honors.

Community documentary screening of One Track Heart, tracing Krishna Das’s life and devotional music roots. Post-film conversation with director Jeremy invites audience Q and A in an intimate Haywood Road space.

Community documentary screening of One Track Heart, tracing Krishna Das’s life and devotional music roots. Post-film conversation with director Jeremy invites audience Q and A in an intimate Haywood Road space.
Community documentary screening of One Track Heart, tracing Krishna Das’s life and devotional music roots. Post-film conversation with director Jeremy invites audience Q and A in an intimate Haywood Road space.
Cult and classic films get hilariously condensed into ten minute stage plays, with ramshackle cardboard worlds and thrift store costumes creating a scrappy DIY theater vibe. All ages and fully seated, with options to perform, build sets, or watch while supporting Asheville Bike Recyclery.
Cult and classic films get hilariously condensed into ten minute stage plays, with ramshackle cardboard worlds and thrift store costumes creating a scrappy DIY theater vibe. All ages and fully seated, with options to perform, build sets, or watch while supporting Asheville Bike Recyclery.
Cult and classic films get hilariously condensed into ten minute stage plays, with ramshackle cardboard worlds and thrift store costumes creating a scrappy DIY theater vibe. All ages and fully seated, with options to perform, build sets, or watch while supporting Asheville Bike Recyclery.

First-look premiere screening of 48 Hour Film Project Asheville 2026 Group A shorts, packed into a single fast-paced lineup. Expect a lively community crowd of local filmmakers and fans in a casual pizza brewery setting.

First-look premiere screening of 48 Hour Film Project Asheville 2026 Group A shorts, packed into a single fast-paced lineup. Expect a lively community crowd of local filmmakers and fans in a casual pizza brewery setting.
First-look premiere screening of 48 Hour Film Project Asheville 2026 Group A shorts, packed into a single fast-paced lineup. Expect a lively community crowd of local filmmakers and fans in a casual pizza brewery setting.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.

A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.

A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.
A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.

A lively Greek cultural festival with traditional folk dance performances, festive Greek music, and classic dishes served throughout the day. Expect heritage and history highlights hosted by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox community.

A lively Greek cultural festival with traditional folk dance performances, festive Greek music, and classic dishes served throughout the day. Expect heritage and history highlights hosted by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox community.
A lively Greek cultural festival with traditional folk dance performances, festive Greek music, and classic dishes served throughout the day. Expect heritage and history highlights hosted by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox community.