UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
2026 Festival | Call for Entries
The Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival proudly announces the 2nd Annual Film Festival. The festival will be held September 17-20th, 2026 at the Performing Arts Center in Highlands, North Carolina. We will showcase the best in independent film by featuring premiere screenings, special guest appearances, workshops, and more.
Early bird deadline: February 9th
Regular deadline: March 16th
Final deadline: April 20th
Trail Mix (Winner: Audience Choice Award) + Meet the Director
12pm at The Village Green of Cashiers
4pm at the PAC in Highlands
The 2025 Audience Choice Award winner will be shown at the PAC in Highlands and at the Village Green in Cashiers on Saturday, June 20th! The director and filmmaker Glenn Sweitzer will be at both events to discuss the film and answer questions.
The Gardener Film + Garden Visit + Meet the Director
Film showing: 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
6:00PM: Gala transportation provided from PAC to and from the garden.
This feature film held its exclusive world premiere as the opening night event of the inaugural Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival. It will be shown at the PAC in Highlands on Saturday, August 15th with director Dabney Day in attendance to answer questions.
Never Not Yours (Winner: Best Feature) + Meet the Director
The 2025 Best Feature Film Award winner will be shown at the Village Green in Cashiers on Sunday, August 16th. The film directors will be on hand to discuss the film and its genesis.