Special FEATURED EVENTS
Free Screening of ROCKY
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of ROCKY.
- Screening of ROCKY- 4 PM
- Panel with Organizers and Judges - 6 PM
- Meet & Greet on Patio - 7 PM
BGT Auditorium at Tougaloo College.
Free Screening of ROCKY
Come out and support wonderful projects from amazing filmmakers and artists. Engage creatives about their works and creative processes.
Executive Storytelling with Maximus Wright
Through the lens of filmmaking and the spirit of being and becoming, Maximus Wright introduces Executive Storytelling to the festival.
AI Workshop: Using AI to Take Your Screenplay from Promise to Production
AI is reshaping Hollywood — not replacing storytellers, but empowering them to do more with less. My goal is to help creators bridge the gap between promise and production using accessible, ethical, and creative technology. - Marc Harris
The Weigh-In
“The Weigh‑In” brings independent filmmakers and creatives together to connect, collaborate, and gear up for the creative battles ahead. Inspired by the 50th anniversary of Rocky, this gathering celebrates grit, heart, and the relentless drive to tell powerful stories.
2026 Black Tie Awards Gala
Inspired by the famous MET GALA, this year's event theme, Eye of the Tiger, invites attendees to showcase their most creative thematic formal attire.