2023 Winners Announced at Cary’s Film Festival

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  CARY, N.C. (Oct. 2, 2023) – BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival wrapped up its sixth year celebrating short films created by independent filmmakers from around the world. Produced by The Cary Theater, BEYOND included 22 films in competition. One screenplay and five films received awards at this year’s BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival: People’s […]

Beyond: The Cary Film Festival Returns Sept. 21-24

CARY, N.C.  – BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival returns Sept. 21-24, 2023, for its sixth year celebrating short films from independent filmmakers from around the world. Produced by The Cary Theater, BEYOND received film and screenplay submissions from independent filmmakers whose works will compete for more than $6,000 in prizes. The festival also includes three […]

Zombiepalooza 2023 Call For Submissions

Organize Before They Rise! The Cary Theater is accepting submissions for Zombiepalooza, the 8th annual zombie short film competition that takes place October 20, 2023, in downtown Cary, N.C. Short films submissions are open to North Carolina filmmakers and residents.  Films must be 5 minutes or less in length, and family friendly (films will be […]

Announcing the BEYOND 2025 Film Lineup

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Produced by The Cary Theater, the eight annual BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival returns Sept. 11-14, 2025 and will include 24 independent films in competition alongside filmmaking workshops and industry talkbacks.   CARY, N.C. (August 4, 2025) – BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival returns Sept. 11-14, 2025, for its eighth year celebrating the art of […]

Beyond: The Cary Film Festival Event Lineup

Beyond The Cary Film Festival 2023

Produced by The Cary Theater, the sixth annual BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival will include workshops, industry talkbacks, and independent films in competition, Sept. 21-24, 2023.   CARY, N.C. (August 14, 2023) – BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival returns Sept. 21-24, 2023, for its sixth year celebrating the art of short films from independent filmmakers […]

Submit your short film or screenplay by May 31

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Town of Cary’s film festival produced by The Cary Theater returns Sept. 21-24, 2023. The 6th annual BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival is now accepting short film and screenplay submissions thru May 31. CARY, N.C. – BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival returns September 21-24, 2023 for its sixth year as the […]

BEYOND celebrates winning films

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On Sunday we showcased the following award winners from this year’s festival. Congrats to all of this year’s selections.   Best Film Under 10 Short: Echoes of Animals by William Lilly  Best Narrative (Fiction) Short: This is Our Home by A.K. Espada Best Documentary (Non-fiction) Short: First Final Ride by Evan Kidd Best Student Short: Chicken Soup for the […]

BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival Returns Sept. 15-18

Beyond: The Cary Film Festival

Produced by The Cary Theater, the fifth annual BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival will host filmmaking workshops and screen short films from around the globe Sept. 15-18, 2022. CARY, N.C. (September 7, 2022) – BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival returns Sept. 15-18, 2022, for its fifth year celebrating the art of short films from independent […]

BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival Tickets On Sale

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CARY, N.C. – BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival returns Sept. 15-18, 2022 for its fifth year celebrating the art of short films from independent filmmakers from around the world. Produced by The Cary Theater, BEYOND received short films and screenplay submissions from independent filmmakers worldwide that will compete for more than $6,000 […]

Submit Your Screenplay or Short Film by May 31

Beyond Film Festival Cary Theater

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Town of Cary’s film festival produced by The Cary Theater returns Sept. 15-18, 2022. The fifth annual BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival is now accepting short film and screenplay submissions thru May 31. CARY, N.C. – BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival returns September 15-18, 2022 for its fifth year. Produced by […]