Who we are

Born from a shared love of film, creativity, and community, our festival is a grassroots celebration of storytelling in all its forms. In this first year, we’re thrilled to welcome filmmakers and audiences to our small North Carolina town to connect through the power of cinema. With a team of dedicated volunteers, we’re here to uplift emerging voices and create space for meaningful artistic exchange.

Audience seated in a darkened theater, watching a presentation or film on stage.

Our mission

The Highlands - Cashiers Film Festival is a annual film festival, showcasing influential & classic movies ranging from 1930 - present, as well as independent produced movies, submitted worldwide, and screened by our film committee.