Piedmont Triad Film Commission

04/18/2026

Saturday, April 18 / 4:00PM / Hanesbrands Theatre

ATTN: LOCAL FILMMAKERS!! Today RiverRun International Film Festival is hosting a FREE panel discussion on film distribution that is being co-sponsored by the Piedmont Triad Film Commission:

"HOW TO NAVIGATE INDEPENDENT FILM DISTRIBUTION", featuring panelists Alexa Whiteside (WAM Entertainment Law), Max Geschwind (CAA), and filmmaker Marie Jamora.

What questions about distribution do YOU have or do you want to learn more about? Let me know!

Saturday, April 18 / 4:00PM / Hanesbrands Theatre

Alexa will present the legal aspects of navigating film distribution through her work with filmmakers. Max will discuss it from the agent/distributor side, and Marie can discuss how she navigated self-distribution.

JOIN US!

This discussion offers filmmakers and cinephiles a practical, insider look at today’s evolving distribution landscape. Industry professionals will break dow ...

04/16/2026

Its that time of the year gang - RiverRun starts this Friday - April 17-25 at various venues in Winston-Salem and the Carolina Theatre of Greensboro!!

RiverRun International Film Festival returns to the Triad with audience favorite traditions and some unique programming under new Executive Director Michael Morin.

04/12/2026

Presenting 178 films from 47 countries ranging from narrative features to documentaries and animated, narrative and documentary shorts. World-class cinema, special guests, panels, parties, and more.

04/08/2026

Congratulations to Hammond Sherouse ’27 and Talula Martin ’27, the Elon University students who wrote and filmed the feature film - The Valediction! There will be a premiere April 8th! Read all about it:

The 7 p.m. screening in Turner Theatre marks a milestone production for Elon Student Television and showcases a student-led feature film years in the making.

04/02/2026

With North Carolina A&T State University – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

03/18/2026

Check out Filmmaker Ashley Shanté's "Our Blues Make Us Gold", a recently released feature documentary available now of Prime Video! The film takes viewers on a journey through the history of America's largest HBCU (by enrollment), N.C. North Carolina A&T State University. Since its 1891 founding in Greensboro, North Carolina as an Agricultural and Mechanical College to its current status as a powerhouse STEM institution, this feature showcases the history, culture and global impact of an HBCU.

A documentary, "Our Blues Make Us Gold," tells the story of the history and impact of North Carolina A&T State University, the country's largest HBCU.

03/06/2026

Happy Friday everyone!

I just learned about a special event happening today from 4–6 PM at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum (134 S. Elm St., Greensboro).

Bennett College has launched a First Friday Film Event, and today’s program highlights an important chapter of Greensboro’s film and civil rights history.

The first presentation explores the Greensboro Movie Boycott of 1938 — a powerful act of cultural resistance led by members of the Black community, including students from Bennett College. At the time, Jim Crow censorship and segregation limited how Black people were portrayed in film and entertainment.

The second presentation will focus on the groundbreaking story behind North Carolina’s first motion picture featuring an all-Black cast, produced in 1948.

What a great way to learn more about Greensboro's civil rights movement and NC's history in film!

Learn the story of the Greensboro Movie Boycott of 1938 and North Carolina’s first all-Black cast film during a First Friday double feature event at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro.

03/02/2026

Rebecca and Suzy enjoyed a great marketing meeting today at The Remedy! ☕️

Be on the lookout for more updates soon on all things Piedmont Triad Film Commission! 🤩

03/02/2026

One of many cool sites across the Piedmont Triad that I love! The Dairy Center is in Mt. Airy - home of Andy Griffith.

The small town of Mount Airy is home to the “Dairy Center,” one of the area’s favorite old-time drive-ins. Dairy Center has been serving simple, made-to-order food for decades. They hand-pat their burgers fresh, grill classic hot dogs, and serve the well-known Surry County ground steak sandwich, cooked hot and ready when you order. Their banana pudding ice cream is a local favorite, along with thick sundaes and big banana splits piled high with toppings. Inside, there are only six booths, giving it a tight, cozy feel. The place is filled with 1950s-style touches and walls covered in old photos and local keepsakes. The staff works fast and treats customers like family, often calling regulars by name. It’s cash-only, can get loud during busy hours, and feels like a true step back in time, with good food and sweet tea that keep people coming back.