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Coverage of the Charlotte Film Festival from Charlotte’s press and broadcasters. For the media kit, fact sheet, and press contact, see our Press page.
2026
WFAE 90.7 · September 4, 2026
Charlotte Film Festival returns for its 18th year with more than 140 films to be screened
Elvis Menayese previews the six-day festival with Claire Lechtenberg and Ivana Woodcock on what a permanent home at IPH has made possible.
Axios Charlotte · January 9, 2026
Biggest events in Charlotte in 2026
CFF on Axios’ list of the year’s major Charlotte events.
Charlotte On The Cheap · September 26, 2026
Charlotte Film Festival at Independent Picture House Sept. 22-27
Jody Mace on the 18th festival: indie films from around the world for $15 a film or block.
WSOC TV · Your704 · September 24, 2026
Your704 Weekender: Here’s what’s happening in Charlotte Sep 25-27
“Meet local creatives at the Charlotte Film Festival” — CFF leads the weekend roundup.
Kiss 95.1 · September 22, 2026
Charlotte Film Festival Returns for 18th Year With 160 Films and Free Industry Talks
Hoodline · September 2026
Charlotte Film Festival Marks 18th Year With 140-Plus Films at NoDa Cinema
2025
WSOC TV · Your704 · September 29, 2025
‘Discover Different’: Charlotte Film Festival celebrates diverse perspectives in cinema
Jay Morong and filmmaker Natalie Metzger on the festival’s mission as the 17th edition wraps.
WSOC TV · Your704 · September 25, 2025
Your704 Weekender: Here’s what’s happening in Charlotte Sept 26-28
“The 17th Charlotte Film Festival kicked off at the Independent Picture House Tuesday… over 130 films from 21 countries.”
Axios Charlotte · September 25, 2025
Charlotte stars as itself in new Channing Tatum film “Roofman”
ROOFMAN, which opened the 2025 festival, and the Charlotte locations where it was shot.
Queen City Nerve · September 22, 2025
Ten Movies To See at the Charlotte Film Festival
Pat Moran’s picks across documentary, drama, horror, action, and comedy from the 2025 lineup.
WCNC Charlotte · September 2025
WCNC Charlotte · September 2025Video
Charlotte Film Festival returns with 160+ films. What you need to know
Queen City News · Positively Charlotte · September 19, 2025Video
Setu Raval and Claire Lechtenberg preview the festival with Alicia Quarles
Queen City News · Positively Charlotte · September 22, 2025Video
Queen City News · Positively Charlotte · September 23, 2025Video
Taylor Montalto and ROOFMAN stunt coordinator Jason Gupton on opening night
Queen City News · Positively Charlotte · September 24, 2025Video
ROOFMAN red carpet, plus Tim Grant and de’Angelo Dia on Daily Talks
Queen City News · Positively Charlotte · September 26, 2025Video
Claire Lechtenberg and filmmaker Kamryn Sands on TO CHARLIE, FROM KAMRYN
Queen City News · Positively Charlotte · September 26, 2025Video
Axios Charlotte · August 12, 2025
A free film festival is heading to Charlotte’s indie movie theater
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2024
Queen City Nerve · September 24, 2024
Charlotte Film Festival Continues to Grow in 16th Year
Jake Bock on a second straight year of record submissions: 112 films accepted from 622.
Axios Charlotte · September 15, 2024
Charlotte Film Festival coming up
The festival’s September 24–29 run at IPH, and how the theater became its home after the Manor closed.
Earlier
Charlotte Magazine · December 2023
2023 Charlotteans of the Year: The Independent Picture House
The festival’s home cinema honored by Charlotte Magazine.
The Charlotte Ledger · Podcast
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WBTV · QC Life · September 19, 2022Video
Charlotte Film Festival being held at the Independent Picture House for the first time
The first festival at IPH.
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