Submit your short film or screenplay 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. 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 […]

Celebrate Dr. King with two FREE film screenings Sunday

Cary MLK Dreamfest

CARY, N.C. (January 9, 2023) – The Cary Theater is celebrating the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an exciting Dreamfest weekend of arts programming at the theater. The schedule includes a performance by stand-up comic Azeem on Friday, Jan. 13. Two documentary film screenings will take place Sunday, Jan. 15, […]

Programming Advisory Committee Applications Now Open

Cary Programming Advisory Committee

The Cary Theater is now accepting applications for its Programming Advisory Committee. Participants on this committee serve an advisory role to offer input on film programs, live performances and other events that take place at the theater throughout the year. Committee members also support the theater in building awareness of programming as well as the […]

BEYOND celebrates winning films

Beyond the Cary Film Festival

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

Beyond Film Festival Cary Theater

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 […]

Closed Friday & Saturday

The Town of Cary has announced that all Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources programming is cancelled for Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. The Cary Theater also will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. Stay tuned to social media for information on Sunday programming schedules – Facebook and Instagram and Twitter.

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 […]