Beyond: The Cary Film Festival

Join Us For Cary’s Hometown Film Festival, Featuring Four Days Of Films, Workshops, Conversations And Events For Audiences And Filmmakers. Beyond Is A Friendly, Unpretentious Festival That Welcomes Cinema Fans Of All Ages And From All Walks Of Life To Join Us To Celebrate The Art Of Filmmaking.

Schedule:

1:30 P.M. – Every Little Thing
Special Program
Directed By: Sally Aitken
Amid The Glamour Of Hollywood, A Woman Finds Herself On A Transformative Journey As She Nurtures Wounded Hummingbirds, Unraveling A Visually Captivating And Magical Tale Of Love, Fragility, Healing, And The Delicate Beauty In Tiny Acts Of Greatness.

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4:30 P.M. – Film Block: You Are Not Alone
A Collection Of Short Films In Competition Showcasing The Impact Of Community, The Strength Found In Shared Activities, And The Inspiration Of Hope Amidst Solitude. The Block Is Followed By A 20 Minute Q&A With Filmmakers.

The School Of Canine Massage (Directed By: Emma D. Miller)
Birdfeeder (Directed By: Daniel Feighery)
American Seams (Directed By: Carly Jakins)
A Home On Every Floor (Directed By: Signe Rosenlund-Hauglid)
Stud Country (Directed By: Lina Abascal And Alexandra Kern)

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7:00 P.M. – How To Sue The Klan
Opening Night Film Filmmaker Q&A
Directed By: John Beder
How To Sue The Klan Is The Story Of How Five Black Women From Chattanooga Used Legal Ingenuity To Take On The Ku Klux Klan In A Historic 1982 Civil Case, Fighting To Hold Them Accountable For Their Crimes And Bring Justice To Their Community. Their Victory Set A Legal Precedent That Continues To Inspire The Ongoing Fight Against Organized Hate.
Presented In Partnership With The Southern Documentary Fund.

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8:30 P.M. – Opening Night Reception
Brew Coffee Bar
Included With Opening Night Film Ticket.
Sponsored By The Southern Documentary Fund