Schedule of Events

Friday, November 7, 2025 - Embassy Theatre

6:00 p.m. | Welcome then screen "Spotlight on Thriving Communities: Part 1)" non-juried shorts by Stone Lyons Media

6:30 p.m. | Screen "Spotlight on Thriving Communities: Part 2" non-juried shorts by Vibrant Image Productions (Dave Romero / Meg Romero)

7:00 p.m. | Screen “Finding Home” by Sidney Beeman

7:30 p.m. | Screen “Sweet Appalachia” by Annie Danzi

8:30 p.m. | Interview and Audience Q&A with Sidney and Annie, led by Griffin Detrick

9:00 p.m. | Day 1 concludes


Saturday, November 8, 2025 - Embassy Theatre

5:00 p.m. | Welcome, then begin screening juried shorts

7:00 p.m. | Announce award winners

7:30 p.m. | Photos of award winners

8:00 p.m. | Meet & Greet with filmmakers, sponsors and attendees at Embassy Theatre

9:00 p.m. | Festival concludes