In 2016, year two, Longleaf received entries from 10 countries and screened 50 films on three screens at the museum. By accepting entries only through Film Freeway and launching Facebook and Instagram pages, the festival became part of the virtual community. The afternoon of Friday, May 13, began with two film blocks in Daniels Auditorium, […]

In 2015, its inaugural year, the Longleaf Film Festival received entries from 25 countries, resulting in showings of 41 juried films on three screens at the museum on Saturday, May 2. Friday evening featured an opening-night reception for filmmakers, while Saturday’s events included a meet-and-greet session that allowed viewers to mix with some of the […]

We are forever grateful to our patient and thoughtful judges who spend hours and hours enjoying your films and sharing their insights with us. Judges’ comments are not available to filmmakers or the public, but know that they are some of your strongest supporters. Our 2024 panel of judges included: Asheville-based Jill Boniske is a […]