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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

BEYOND Film Festival Winners

Beyond Film Fest

The fourth annual BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival received a record number of entries and 35 films were selected to screen Oct. 7-10, 2021. Five films and one screenplay were presented with awards.   CARY, N.C. (October 18, 2021) – Filmmakers took center stage at BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival recently where five filmmakers and […]

Zombiepalooza Call For Films 2021

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Cary Theater Seeks Locally Produced Short Films CARY, N.C.  – Organize before they rise! The Cary Theater today announced a call-for-entries for locally produced short films to compete at Zombiepalooza 2021. The 6th annual Zombiepalooza is the Town of Cary’s zombie-themed screening party featuring locally produced short films. Individuals or groups […]

Zombiepalooza Call For Films 2020

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Cary Theater Seeks Locally Produced Short Films October 14 deadline for film submissions.All submissions must include use of a toilet paper roll in the finished film.Zombiepalooza 2020 will take place Friday, October 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.CARY, N.C.  – Organize before they rise! The Cary Theater today announced a call-for-entries for […]

October 25

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The Town of Cary’s zombie-themed downtown block party will take place October 25 at The Cary Theater. The fourth annual Zombiepalooza features 12 locally produced short films shown on a giant outdoor screen in front of the theater. Attendees are encouraged to dress as a favorite zombie or horror film character, with prizes for best films and costumes.