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~The Best Talent at The Largest Film & Art Festival in the Country~
14th Raleigh Film and Art Festival
Fri, Oct 02
|Raleigh
Experience the excitement of the 14th Annual Raleigh Film & Art Festival - a powerhouse weekend featuring films, live vendor activations, immersive workshops, industry panels, and the electrifying Oak City Poetry Slam. Get ready for a weekend of creativity and community!
Time & Location
Oct 02, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT – Oct 04, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT
Raleigh, Raleigh, NC, USA
About the event
The Raleigh Film & Art Festival is a creative explosion and a wonderful exploration of the arts. This three-day event includes amazing venues showcasing the best Shorts, Mid-length, High School & College Student films, New Music Videos, Animation, Experimental films, Cinematography, Special Effects, Documentaries, and more. We are proud to host this event at William Peace University one of the top schools in the region for 100% Immersive Learning in Downtown Raleigh North Carolina.
Experience the joy, fun, and excitement of amazing independent films, networking, panel discussions, and Q&As. Engage in conversations with award-winning filmmakers and visual artists, and enjoy captivating spoken-word performances, live music, crafters, and much more.
You don't want to miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the power of creativity!
Tickets
General Admission
A General Admission ticket provides entry to all core events of the 14th Annual Raleigh Film & Art Festival: Opening Celebration (Fri, Oct 2): Celebrate our Opening at Artspace’s First Friday kickoff. Film Screenings (Oct 3–4): Access to various independent films. Panel Discussions (Sat, Oct 3): Conversations with film industry professionals. Oak City Slam (Oct 3–4): High‑energy spoken‑word performances. Closing Celebration & Awards (Sun, Oct 4): Festival finale honoring standout creators.
$0.00
VIP EXPERIENCE (SOLD OUT)
The VIP ticket provides every thing that General Admission offers in addition to: • Priority festival check-in (Fri - Oct 2): During our opening at Artspace’s First Friday kickoff. • Access to the RFAF Directors Lounge. • RFAF Workshops (Sun - Oct 4): Enjoy an intimate, hands-on creative session lead by industry professionals. • Complimentary lounge food & refreshments Saturday and Sunday. • VIP badge • 15% off Hotel Accommodations at Tempo by Hilton Downtown
$129.00
Sale endedLIFETIME VIP
Lifetime VIP provides permanent, all‑access membership to the Raleigh Film & Art Festival every year, including all General Admission and VIP benefits plus exclusive perks: • Guaranteed VIP access • Reserved seating • Early workshop registration + Guaranteed access • Commemorative badge • Exclusive festival updates • Supporter name recognition
$1,000.00
Directors & Team (Lounge Pass)
Ticket Note: RFAF 2026 Officially Selected Films and filmmakers receive an exclusive discount code to unlock special festival pricing for themselves, cast and crew. Pass Includes: • Badges/Bands • Directors Lounge access • RFAF Breakouts (Sun - Oct 4): Priority access, first come first served reserved seating. • Complimentary food and refreshments (Oct 3rd & 4th) • Filmmaker Networking • Priority festival check-in (Fri - Oct 2): During our opening at Artspace’s First Friday kickoff.
$76.00
VIP EXPERIENCE
The VIP ticket provides every thing that General Admission offers in addition to: • Priority festival check-in (Fri - Oct 2): During our opening at Artspace’s First Friday kickoff. • Access to the RFAF Directors Lounge. • RFAF Breakout Sessions (Sun - Oct 4): Enjoy priority access to our breakout sessions, with reserved seating available on a first‑come, first‑served basis. • Complimentary lounge food & refreshments Saturday and Sunday. • VIP badge
$88.00
Business of Art
The Business of Art & Building Community Relationships This Breakout session will explore: - Treating your creativity like a business - Turning artistic talent into sustainable opportunities - Building authentic community relationships - Connecting with galleries, organizations and more - Creating a career that extends beyond the artwork This session takes place Sunday, Oct 4th from 9-10a.
$20.98
Actors Career Actions
Actors, models and emerging talent ready to take their careers seriously. This Breakout session will explore: - What professional representation really looks like - How targeted submissions can move your career forward - Building strong talent-agent relationships - Workshops, coaching and industry connections - Developing a lasting career in a competitive industry This session takes place Sunday, Oct 4th from 9-10a.
$20.98
Art, Creativity + Well-being
Through simple, intentional art exercises and guided reflection Ebonie will help participants explore the powerful connection between: - Creativity and the mind - Art making and emotional well-being - Mindfulness and slowing down - Process over product - Creating without fear of the outcome This session takes place Sunday, Oct 4th from 9-10a.
$20.98
Peace Community Access
*This ticket is for William Peace University students, staff, faculty, and alumni only. The Peace Community Access ticket provides full access to the festival including: • Access to the RFAF Directors Lounge. • Complimentary lounge food & refreshments Saturday and Sunday (while supplies last). • VIP badge • Access to all events and panels.
$129.00
Total
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