BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:2026maconfilmfestival X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Sched.com 2026 Macon Film Festival//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260819T231500Z DTEND:20260820T010000Z SUMMARY:Georgia Public Broadcast Community Screening - GEORGIA RISING: A RURAL HEALTH STORY DESCRIPTION:More information & registration link coming soon! CATEGORIES:SPECIAL SCREENING LOCATION:Douglass Theatre\, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:91556504622c29369aa535c89d899fed URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/91556504622c29369aa535c89d899fed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260820T234500Z DTEND:20260821T010000Z SUMMARY:Special Screening - OPENING NIGHT FILM 'FIRE STARTERS FILM FESTIVAL' DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon! \; CATEGORIES:SPECIAL SCREENING LOCATION:Theatre Macon\, 438 Cherry Street\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:280f98a944f6a6f04c21b565c59b68c9 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/280f98a944f6a6f04c21b565c59b68c9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260821T153000Z DTEND:20260821T160000Z SUMMARY:Fulldome - LIGHT IN BLOOM: LIFE IN FLOW / LIFE\, THE GREATEST STORY DESCRIPTION:TITLE: Light in Bloom\, Life in Flow\nPROJECT CREATOR(S): \;Kuan-Wen Liu\nTRT: 4:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: \;Taiwan\nSYNOPSIS: \;This work explores \;light \;as a theme\, reflecting on how humanity\, guided by nature\, has developed civilization while seeking harmony with the environment. From early reverence for natural cycles to modern technological transformation\, it traces our evolving understanding of life and reminds us to pursue a sustainable future.\nRATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: Life\, the Greatest Story\nPROJECT CREATOR(S): \;Tommy Howell\, \;Life \;Science Centre\nTRT: 26:03\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Great Britian\nSYNOPSIS: \;Follow the \;story \;of \;life\, from the origins of living things on our own planet to the possibility of \;Life \;existing elsewhere. Narrated by Alex Kingston (ER\, Doctor Who)\nRATINGS: None CATEGORIES:FULLDOME BLOCK LOCATION:Museum of Arts & Sciences\, 4182 Forsyth RoadMacon\, Georgia 31210 SEQUENCE:0 UID:60dab1d52cd45b9ec45bfd482bc13cfc URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/60dab1d52cd45b9ec45bfd482bc13cfc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260821T170000Z DTEND:20260821T174500Z SUMMARY:Fulldome - ISS EXPERIENCE: UNITE DESCRIPTION:TITLE: ISS Experience - Unite\nPROJECT CREATOR(S): \;Felix & Paul Studios\nTRT: 35:27\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada\nSYNOPSIS: \;The largest production ever filmed in space\, Space Explorers: The \;ISS Experience \;is \;an epic immersive series that invites you to join eight astronauts on their lifechanging missions aboard the International Space Station. Shot entirely in space over two years with exclusive access to the crew\, the series offers an intimate take on the joy\, wonder\, and dangers of life in orbit.\nRATINGS: None\n\n CATEGORIES:FULLDOME BLOCK LOCATION:Museum of Arts & Sciences\, 4182 Forsyth RoadMacon\, Georgia 31210 SEQUENCE:0 UID:ec399a7bf1754f3b15b47ae324a23f01 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/ec399a7bf1754f3b15b47ae324a23f01 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260821T180000Z DTEND:20260821T184500Z SUMMARY:Fulldome - ISS EXPERIENCE: EXPAND DESCRIPTION:TITLE: ISS Experience - Expand\nPROJECT CREATOR(S): \;Felix & Paul Studios\nTRT: \; 43:07\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada\nSYNOPSIS: \;The largest production ever filmed in space\, Space Explorers: The ISS Experience is an epicfour-part immersive series that invites you to join 8 astronauts on their lifechanging missionsaboard the International Space Station. Shot entirely in space over two years with exclusiveaccess to the crew\, the ISS Experience offers an intimate take on the joy\, wonder\, and dangersof life in orbit. \;In the last episode\, astronauts venture outside the International Space Station on thrilling spacewalks. These critical missions push the boundaries of human exploration\, providing unique insights into the construction and maintenance of one of humanity's greatest technological achievements.\nRATINGS: None\n\n CATEGORIES:FULLDOME BLOCK LOCATION:Museum of Arts & Sciences\, 4182 Forsyth RoadMacon\, Georgia 31210 SEQUENCE:0 UID:5d9745491136dba385b576e93792f964 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/5d9745491136dba385b576e93792f964 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260821T190000Z DTEND:20260821T194500Z SUMMARY:Fulldome - RAPID EYE MOVEMENT DESCRIPTION:TITLE: Rapid Eye Movement\nPROJECT CREATOR(S): \;YeffYeff\, Bertie Sampson\nTRT: \; 45:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: \;United Kingdom\nSYNOPSIS: \;How can we create a collective dream? This is the question at the heart of \;Rapid Eye \;Movement. \;The project stages a journey through the various states of sleep and consciousness and invites audiences to explore dreamlike landscapes. Using textual and visual elements collected from the public\, the artists juxtapose 3D scenes\, combining creations and generative AI and merging music and live images. The narrative structure is inspired by the five sleep cycles. \;Rapid Eye \;Movement refers to the final phase\, when elements from everyday life resurface and blend into a parallel reality.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:FULLDOME BLOCK LOCATION:Museum of Arts & Sciences\, 4182 Forsyth RoadMacon\, Georgia 31210 SEQUENCE:0 UID:298aa68f32e06977cc69a325b3392335 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/298aa68f32e06977cc69a325b3392335 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260821T193000Z DTEND:20260821T211500Z SUMMARY:Student Shorts Block - THE FUTURE OF FILM DESCRIPTION:TITLE: Check Please\nDIRECTOR: Shane Chung\nTRT: 9:38\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: Two headstrong Koreans can't agree on who's treating who to dinner\, causing their casual restaurant outing to spiral into a martial arts death match.\nRATINGS: Violence\n\nTITLE: Two Envelopes\nDIRECTOR: Martin Carter Scholl\nTRT: 4:48\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: A mail boy delivers 'bad news' envelopes throughout his neighborhood while his father anxiously waits at home.\nRATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: Watchdog\nDIRECTOR: \;Harsh Vardhan Singh\nTRT: 15:29\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: \;In a fruit farm teetering on the absurd\, SAMUEL\, a young migrant worker\, accepts a job as a guard dog. Under the watchful eyes of JOSÉ\, his trainer\, and the MANAGER whose ruthlessness drives the farm’s inhumane system\, Samuel learns to adapt to his harsh new reality. Forced to live in a makeshift doghouse\, survive on scraps\, crawl on all fours\, and be leashed around during rounds\, he becomes entangled in a brutal system that erodes his dignity at every turn. What begins as a desperate bid for survival soon descends into a harrowing journey of dehumanization. The nights bring darker challenges as Samuel faces the hostility of the NIGHT GUARD\, who pushes him toward his breaking point. When the cruelty escalates to a shocking extreme\, Samuel’s quiet resistance threatens to unravel the precarious order of the farm.\nRATINGS: Language\n\nTITLE: Nowhere\nDIRECTOR: Aidan Landrum\nTRT: 9:20\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: A story about a man and his dog.\nRATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: Guest\nDIRECTOR: \; \;Raed Faisal\nTRT: 13:28\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: A joyous wedding dance rehearsal in a Pakistani immigrant household turns into a night of confrontation between a matriarch and her son when he brings home an unexpected guest.\nRATINGS: Language\n\nTITLE: The Damned Thing\nDIRECTOR:  \;Estevan Valdes\nTRT: 19:14\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: A coroner’s inquest into an inexplicable death uncovers the existence of an enigmatic creature.\nRATINGS: Language\, Violence\n\nTITLE: The Joke's On Him\nDIRECTOR:  \;Paola Ramones\nTRT: 10:30\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: In Mexico City\, Adal Ramones\, a stand-up comedian returns to the spotlight to turn his real-life kidnapping into his most fearless set. Through dark humor and deep scars\, he transforms pain into timing \;and trauma into art.\nRATINGS: Language\, Violence\n\nTITLE: Cottonmouth\nDIRECTOR: Cole Johnson\nTRT: 15:30\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: Based in the humid heart of rural Alabama\, this is the tale of Chip and Fish — two twenty-something drifters bound together by dreams\, dependency\, and addiction. Haunted by lost love and failed fatherhood\, Chip spirals toward a reckoning with his past as he tries to reconnect with Day\, the mother of his daughter\, Anya. What begins as a night of underground music and misguided hope descends into violence and revelations illuminated by burning bonfires. Cottonmouth is a fractured love story about broken men grasping for grace in a world that’s given them none.\nRATINGS: Language\, Violence\, Drug\, Use Adult Situations CATEGORIES:STUDENT SHORTS LOCATION:Theatre Macon\, 438 Cherry Street\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:2c9fb1a37c1bcba38b46c426e54335b9 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/2c9fb1a37c1bcba38b46c426e54335b9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260821T200000Z DTEND:20260821T203000Z SUMMARY:Fulldome - THE LOST GARDEN / CHAMP DE BATAILLE DESCRIPTION:TITLE: The Lost Garden\nPROJECT CREATOR(S): \;Michel D.T. Lam\nTRT: 7:10\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: \;Canada\nSYNOPSIS: \;Users walk through a dreamlike \;garden \;where everything seems extinguished and gradually bring the musicians of Les Violons du Roy to life around them. As Summer from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons plays\, the \;garden \;slowly comes back to life.\nRATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: Champ De Bataille\nPROJECT CREATOR(S): \;Francois Vautier\nTRT: 21:46\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: \;France\nSYNOPSIS: \;Verdun\, 1916. Right before a battle\, Julien\, a military phone operator\, is called to the front lines to repair a command post phone. He will be dragged into the battle\, into the madness\, and will have to fight for his own survival.\nRATINGS: None CATEGORIES:FULLDOME BLOCK LOCATION:Museum of Arts & Sciences\, 4182 Forsyth RoadMacon\, Georgia 31210 SEQUENCE:0 UID:931f572e85cec56986dc15e8112beac3 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/931f572e85cec56986dc15e8112beac3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260821T214500Z DTEND:20260821T230000Z SUMMARY:Documentary Shorts - ART CENTRIC SHORTS DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: Ancestral Mirrors \;\nDIRECTOR: Arshley Emile\nTRT:10:10\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States (Georgia Made)\nSYNOPSIS: Through ancestral mirrors\, fragments of Black culture\, church ritual\, and generational memory reflect a community wrestling with faith\, displacement\, and the persistence of spirit.\nRATINGS: None\n\n\nTITLE: Miracles: The Redd Family Collection of Black Art\nDIRECTOR: Mikael Owunna\, Marques Redd\nTRT: 47:55\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States (Georgia Made)\nSYNOPSIS: \;In 1990\, Melgenia and Vernon Redd opened a gallery called Miracles Fine Art\, and it was the first institution of its kind in Macon\, GA\, that specialized in exhibiting the work of Black artists. Inspired by an activist passion forged in an era that saw the end of Jim Crow\, they were determined to contribute to the preservation and celebration of Black art and culture. Over time\, they built a collection of over 800 items\, including paintings\, sculptures\, masks\, mixed media works\, and woven fabrics. In 1996\, the gallery was closed due to health challenges. The entire collection was subsequently moved to storage. This documentary explores the history of the collection and its revival in the 2020s by their children Marques Redd and Marquita Sams.\nRATINGS: None CATEGORIES:DOCUMENTARY SHORTS LOCATION:Museum of Arts & Sciences\, 4182 Forsyth RoadMacon\, Georgia 31210 SEQUENCE:0 UID:7281cd705ff9bfabb978acfefa3440be URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/7281cd705ff9bfabb978acfefa3440be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260821T220000Z DTEND:20260821T230000Z SUMMARY:Georgia Made - A GRAND ENSEMBLE: THE MAGIC BEHIND MACON'S NUTCRACKER DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: A Grand Ensemble: The Magic Behind Macon's Nutcracker\nDIRECTOR: Stephanie Shadden\nTRT: 56:21\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States \nSYNOPSIS: \;For 40 years a ballet company in Central Georgia has been enchanting audiences with a magical performance of The Nutcracker. The beautiful sets\, exceptional costumes\, and brilliant young dancers present a first class\, masterful show every December. This professional-level performance is produced with the support and constant hard work of the local community. \;A Grand Ensemble follows the year-long process of a small but persistent community as they come together to stage an outstanding production of the holiday tradition. From auditions to closing night\, the documentary captures the dedication of dancers\, instructors\, parents\, volunteers\, and crew who pour their time and heart into maintaining a professional\, top-tier production of The Nutcracker.\nRATINGS: None CATEGORIES:GEORGIA MADE LOCATION:Theatre Macon\, 438 Cherry Street\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:9d46c1f95725e80fd64649435aa61df0 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/9d46c1f95725e80fd64649435aa61df0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260821T233000Z DTEND:20260822T001500Z SUMMARY:Special Screening - FULLDOME FILM FESTIVAL SHOWCASE BLOCK #1 DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a night of exploring art galleries\, drinks\, food and immersive special screenings! All access pass required (21+)\n\nBlock #1 - 7:30pm\n\nTITLE: Traveler Introspection\nCREATORS: \;Fantastik Obsolete\nTRT: 8:58\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada\nSYNOPSIS: \;A mystical being\, neither man nor god\, traverses a series of worlds suspended between life and memory. Guided by an instinctive quest\, he glides from one scene to the next in search of a forgotten harmony. Each world represents a universal emotion\, a phase of existence\, or a collective archetype. The spectator\, immersed in these visions\, becomes a witness to the Traveler’s inner metamorphosis.\n\nTITLE: Perspective 1\nCREATORS: \;Anna Richards & Dan Strickland\nTRT: 5:21\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: \;Perspective \;1 \;explores life through shifting perspectives above and below water. Beginning as microscopic particles within a larger cosmic structure\, the visuals evolve into psychedelic landscapes of plants\, flowers\, fish\, turtles\, and underwater light forms. The film reflects on how all living things exist as part of a greater universe while experiencing life through vastly different lens.\n\nTITLE: The BloopCREATORS: \;Alejandro Casales NavarreteTRT: \;6:57COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: \;MexicoSYNOPSIS: \;The immersive film I present is a collage of images\, ocean scenes\, deep kaleidoscopes\, and sounds that invites the audience to witness firsthand one of the most mysterious and popular sounds in science: "the \;bloop.” This sound was detected in 1997 by underwater microphones operated by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in a remote area of the South Pacific Ocean.\n\nTITLE: TidesCREATORS: \;Tim Ole Kaszik\, Thorben Schulz\, July Petry\, Emmely Schmidt-Siebrecht\, Alexander Brauer\, Teofil GrossschopfTRT: 9:45COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: \;GermanySYNOPSIS: \;Is chaos truly unpredictable? \;TIDES \;looks behind the surface of a seemingly orderly world\, driven by patterns\, logic and familiar structures. Order and stability fade away like footprints in the sand. Beneath the surface of our reality\, a hidden beat is pulsing. Breathing in an eternal\, unknown rhythm. Where familiar structures dissolve into a new\, shifting dynamic. An audiovisual experience in which chaos and order become one.\n\nTITLE: Memories of a DiveCREATORS: \;Hungry MantisTRT: 9:05COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: \;United States\, ThailandSYNOPSIS: \;Created by a scuba diver\, “Memories of a Dive” captures the wonder\, fragility\, and transformative power of exploring Earth’s oceans. As the \;divers \;recall their \;memories\, the secret joys and life-changing wonder of exploring the ocean’s depths come to light.\n\n CATEGORIES:SPECIAL SCREENING LOCATION:Museum of Arts & Sciences\, 4182 Forsyth RoadMacon\, Georgia 31210 SEQUENCE:0 UID:16dbc7afdffb3ed98e1c55e3b449d064 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/16dbc7afdffb3ed98e1c55e3b449d064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260822T010000Z DTEND:20260822T020000Z SUMMARY:Special Screening - FULLDOME FILM FESTIVAL SHOWCASE BLOCK #2 DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a night of exploring art galleries\, drinks\, food and immersive special screenings! All access pass required (21+)\n\nBlock #2 - 9:00PM\n\nTITLE: BeliefCREATORS: \;Máté BredánTRT: 8:55COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: GermanySYNOPSIS: \;Embark on a poetic flight through human-built environments and celestial visions revolving around the idea that both science and \;faith \;requires a genuine will to \;believe.TITLE: Hurtubise Orchestrating Chaos\nCREATORS: \;Normal Studio\, Simone Records\, Hippie Hourrah\nTRT: 29:39\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada\nSYNOPSIS: \;Between pictorial brilliance and sonic vertigo\, \;Orchestrating Chaos \;celebrates the work of renowned artist Jacques \;Hurtubise \;in an immersive experience by Normal Studio\, Hippie Hourrah and co-produced by Simone Records\, discover an eclectic odyssey retracing an extraordinary artistic journey.TITLE: The Last Symphony of Light\nCREATORS: \;Eric Edelman\, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Juan Felipe Orozco Cano\, Double Dome Films\nTRT: 7:39\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:\nSYNOPSIS: United States\nRATINGS: \;A fundamental reason to foster a STEM-focused humanity can be found in our future. On the scale of billions and trillions of years\, there are daunting cosmic events we will encounter and only overcome if we decide to take long-term steps toward technological and scientific progress. This short film mixes scientific knowledge with artistic speculation\, taking us from the modern-day Earth to black hole societies\, with the goal of getting audiences thinking in positive\, personal\, and creative directions about the distant future. CATEGORIES:SPECIAL SCREENING LOCATION:Museum of Arts & Sciences\, 4182 Forsyth RoadMacon\, Georgia 31210 SEQUENCE:0 UID:e180bd2eabbee4a77a2bf865b46f4dc4 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/e180bd2eabbee4a77a2bf865b46f4dc4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260822T143000Z DTEND:20260822T154500Z SUMMARY:Documentary Feature - IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOUNTAINS DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: In the Shadow of the Mountain\nDIRECTOR: \;Nathan Knox\nTRT: 71:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: \;In the Shadow of the Mountain follows John Adams\, a first-time playwright from Southwest Virginia\, as he stages his ambitious Civil War musical in a small Southern town. What begins as one man’s creative leap becomes a collective act of courage\, as the diverse cast commits to giving life to a painful\, divisive moment in American history. For Adams\, the story is personal—his own ancestors enslaved people and carried them into battle. For the ensemble\, the project is more than performance: it is a chance to reach audiences across political and racial lines and foster empathy where division has long taken root. Blending rehearsal struggles\, performance footage\, and candid reflections\, the film captures how a community of artists used theater to confront legacy\, invite dialogue\, and remind audiences that unity is still possible\, even when history’s weight feels heaviest.\nRATINGS: None CATEGORIES:DOCUMENTARY FEATURE LOCATION:Theatre Macon\, 438 Cherry Street\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:189eced594c79b9dab77beb8ab6413df URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/189eced594c79b9dab77beb8ab6413df END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260822T143000Z DTEND:20260822T150000Z SUMMARY:Fulldome - H20: THE COSMIC STATES OF WATER DESCRIPTION:TITLE: H20: The Cosmic States of Water\nPROJECT CREATOR(S): \;Stéphane Bertrand \nTRT: 29:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: France\nSYNOPSIS: \;\n\nIn a faraway land amid the icy northern waters\, a little sea otter named Sedna spends her days playing\, fishing\, diving with her fellow otters\, and savouring the sorbets of Kuak\, an ice cream seller who is super-sensitive to the cold.\n\nSedna is fully adapted to her environment\, and has everything she needs to live the contented life of a happy little sea otter. But Sedna dreams of traveling to distant places… And on this day\, like every year\, she is on the lookout for Toklo\, a mercurial and wily cormorant due back from his long southward migration. Sedna is eager to hear this intrepid adventurer’s eye-popping stories. And once again\, Toklo thrills the little sea otter with his tales of flying over rivers and lakes\, crossing oceans and grappling with hostile weather. And so Sedna makes a decision: she too will go travelling! But poor Sedna comes up against Toklo’s kindly but slightly condescending scepticism. Hers species is sedentary\, so going on journeys is not for her. Adventure is for adventurers.\nBut that night\, thanks to H2O\, Sedna will go on an extraordinary journey to discover the water cycle on Earth. Then\, buoyed by a fresh self-confidence and her newly gained knowledge\, she persuades Toklo to accompany her the following night. Together with H2O\, our two heroes embark on an even longer and more amazing journey.\nRATINGS: None\n\n CATEGORIES:FULLDOME BLOCK LOCATION:Museum of Arts & Sciences\, 4182 Forsyth RoadMacon\, Georgia 31210 SEQUENCE:0 UID:bf73cf5c51af15197c7489fd5702c1c2 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/bf73cf5c51af15197c7489fd5702c1c2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260822T143000Z DTEND:20260822T160000Z SUMMARY:Documentary Shorts - GEORGIA STORIES DESCRIPTION:TITLE: Compromised\nDIRECTOR: Rachel Hardy\nTRT: 41:46\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: Discover the untold story of America's education system as we journey alongside Black educators\, the forgotten heroes whose pivotal roles in the Brown v. Board case reshaped history. Witness their extraordinary journey as their tireless advocacy turns the tide of history\, only to face the tumultuous aftermath that upends their lives and reshapes the entire educational landscape.\nRATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: Dorchester Academy: A Legacy of Liberty\nDIRECTOR: \;Kay Flowers Johnson\nTRT:41:04\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: \;A documentary film highlighting a former African-American boarding school in South Georgia that went on to play a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. Ambassador Andrew Young joins local historians in recalling how he\, Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, and other Civil Rights icons came to Liberty County in the 1960s to teach citizenship and voting rights to hundreds of Black citizens who traveled to the idyllic campus. This documentary reveals not only seldom-told local history\, but significant American history. This film is dedicated to promoting\, protecting\, and preserving the treasured legacy of a place\, a people\, and a history that changed the world.\nRATINGS: None CATEGORIES:GEORGIA MADE LOCATION:Douglass Theatre\, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:b1e4c8d807dc73399ade0ad33e9a8b31 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/b1e4c8d807dc73399ade0ad33e9a8b31 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260822T153000Z DTEND:20260822T161500Z SUMMARY:Fulldome - VOYAGE OF THE STARS DESCRIPTION:TITLE: Voyage of the Stars\nPROJECT CREATOR(S): \;AXILONE HOLDING\, CINEMARINE UNDERWATER IMAGERY\nTRT: 29:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: France\nSYNOPSIS: \;\n\nAstéria\, an adorable little starfish\, dreams of going on an adventure\, just like her hero\, Captain Octopus.\nOne morning\, as she gazes at the starry sky giving way to dawn\, a spaceship from outer space crash-lands next to her. On board is Stella\, a daring shooting star who urgently needs to find fuel to be able to return up there!\nTogether\, they embark on an exciting quest to find methane under the oceans. During their journey\, Astéria introduces Stella to the fascinating diversity of marine species\, while Stella shares her knowledge about Earth\, the Moon\, and the Sun. Gradually\, they realize the magical connection that ties underwater life to the vastness of space.\nThis film\, designed for young viewers\, offers authentic underwater visuals that will enchant audiences of all ages.\n\nRATINGS: None\n\n CATEGORIES:FULLDOME BLOCK LOCATION:Museum of Arts & Sciences\, 4182 Forsyth RoadMacon\, Georgia 31210 SEQUENCE:0 UID:7d7c3b64fa4d3e09b9e9f0f236cfaa1d URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/7d7c3b64fa4d3e09b9e9f0f236cfaa1d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260822T160000Z DTEND:20260822T173000Z SUMMARY:LGBTQ Feature - SUMMER LOST DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: Summer Lost\nDIRECTOR: Timothy Hall\nTRT: 88:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: \;A man attempts to keep his terminal illness a secret while attending a wedding\, but an unexpected romance reshapes his future as well as his past.\nRATINGS: Adult Situations CATEGORIES:LGBTQ LOCATION:Theatre Macon\, 438 Cherry Street\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:93fee75ab9230bf16b68c3ec667e9002 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/93fee75ab9230bf16b68c3ec667e9002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260822T161500Z DTEND:20260822T174500Z SUMMARY:Narrative Feature - DOWNBEAT DESCRIPTION:TITLE: Downbeat\nDIRECTOR: \;Danny Madden\nTRT: 91:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: \;Down and out drummer Mauro has to flee the south and crash with his sister Isa in Boston. He takes to the streets\, drumming with buckets and pans in an attempt to make money and stay in Isa’s good graces\, but he can’t stop screwing things up.\nRATINGS: \; Adult Content\, Strong Language\n\n CATEGORIES:NARRATIVE FEATURE LOCATION:Douglass Theatre\, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:0e6bafbe18c766fa10176f067479a4a0 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/0e6bafbe18c766fa10176f067479a4a0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260822T170000Z DTEND:20260822T174500Z SUMMARY:Fulldome - WATERORGANIODS DESCRIPTION:TITLE: \; Waterorganiods\nPROJECT CREATOR(S): \;Shapes of Emergence\nTRT: 37:57\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: \;France/United States\nSYNOPSIS: \;The capture of a live performance using a macroscope to film and project\, in real time\, an invisible reality: that of self-organizing aqueous structures. The piece challenges our perception of the most familiar and vital substance on Earth: water. Visual physics experiments are performed alongside improvising musicians\, as a kind of puppetry that animates an emerging\, primitive form of life. Motion patterns arise from fluids and granular materials manipulated by the artists and projected on a large scale. In this practice\, the emergence of artistic and natural forms become inseparable.\nRATINGS: None\n\n CATEGORIES:FULLDOME BLOCK LOCATION:Museum of Arts & Sciences\, 4182 Forsyth RoadMacon\, Georgia 31210 SEQUENCE:0 UID:cf7704d0fcd49611f7ec5ede898092d5 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/cf7704d0fcd49611f7ec5ede898092d5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260822T174500Z DTEND:20260822T191500Z SUMMARY:Narrative Shorts - THE NATURE OF RELATIONSHIPS DESCRIPTION:TITLE: December\, Day ZeroDIRECTOR: \;John Robert HammererTRT: 7:55COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United StatesSYNOPSIS: \;A recovering alcoholic comes face-to-face with his bartender ex-girlfriend when he attempts to drop off a Christmas gift at her bar.RATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: Hostile Work EnvironmentDIRECTOR: \;Dawn Jones RedstoneTRT: 7:55COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United StatesSYNOPSIS: \;When fridge politics spiral out of control\, Liza isn’t sure if her passive-aggressive co-worker is just a jerk or actually undead. With barricades\, microaggressions\, and donuts on the line\, survival in this office comedy gets gross.RATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: The Pick Up\nDIRECTOR: Karen Wang\nTRT: 19:05\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States \nSYNOPSIS: Drew\, a New York City school teacher\, sets out one morning to collect items for her upcoming wedding. When she shows up at the doorstep of her old high school crush\, Caleb\, she impulsively invites him to join her for the rest of her pickups. What begins as an awkward catch-up eventually turns into heartfelt confessions\, leading both friends to revelations about their past and future selves.\nRATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: Turn Off\nDIRECTOR: Brent Ogburn\nTRT: 14:50\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States \nSYNOPSIS: ‘“Turn Off” follows Ryan\, a 30 something alcoholic\, as he faces his current reality and his past while navigating daily life in rehab. We’re introduced to the characters surrounding him\, including one eccentric middle-aged hippie\, Cal. Ryan frequently finds himself outside his comfort zone\, disgusted with the weirdos in the place and thrust into sharing some of his story with the group. Ultimately he must make a decision: participate in healing practices and risk the fear of self-discovery\, or abstain and prolong his healing process or worse\, relapse.\nRATINGS: Language\, Violence\, Drug Use\n\nTITLE: Do Right ManDIRECTOR: \;Gary L Baker IITRT: 11:06COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United StatesSYNOPSIS: \;Ten-year-old Henry joins his father for a quiet night at a small-town bar. When a jealous man’s rage boils over\, he and a warm-hearted waitress are caught in the violence\, forming a quiet bond that offers the guidance he’s been missing. CATEGORIES:NARRATIVE SHORT LOCATION:Theatre Macon\, 438 Cherry Street\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:739f1b84520e013d9a107876d2087d0f URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/739f1b84520e013d9a107876d2087d0f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260822T180000Z DTEND:20260822T184500Z SUMMARY:Fulldome - POLARISSIMAE: MYSTERIES OF THE POLE STAR DESCRIPTION:TITLE: Polarissimae: \;Mysteries of the Pole Star\nPROJECT CREATOR(S):\nTRT: 35:06\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: \;Ukraine\nSYNOPSIS: \;This is the story of little Max\, who discovers the wonders of the starry sky during his summer holidays. \;Max’s quest to uncover the secrets of the Pole Star takes him on an extraordinary journey through time and space — from celestial maps and a homemade planetarium to distant planets\, where other polar stars shine.This animated film celebrates the power of imagination\, which opens new horizons\, and the power of dreams\, which lead us like a guiding star from stargazing to the launch of a spacecraft.\nRATINGS: None\n\n CATEGORIES:FULLDOME BLOCK LOCATION:Museum of Arts & Sciences\, 4182 Forsyth RoadMacon\, Georgia 31210 SEQUENCE:0 UID:cf06ed3abe6caaf3bf7f52e83d299d08 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/cf06ed3abe6caaf3bf7f52e83d299d08 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260822T180000Z DTEND:20260822T184500Z SUMMARY:Fulldome - RESOLUTION: A CINEPHONIC RHAPSODY FOR THE SOUL DESCRIPTION:TITLE: Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody for the Soul\nPROJECT CREATOR(S): \;Scott Berman\nTRT: 45:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: \;\n\nA Dome Theater / VR experience that brings to life the heartfelt album Salvage Enterprise by The Polyphonic Spree. Created by Oscar & Emmy winners\, this cinephonic journey invites you to feel\, hope\, and be moved through a powerful multi-sensory spectacle.\nIn a world overwhelmed by noise and distractions\, this immersive film reconnects us to the powerful art of the album. Built around Salvage Enterprise\, an emotionally rich record by The Polyphonic Spree\, the film takes you on a cinephonic journey of hope - vulnerable\, courageous\, and deeply human - transforming the album’s themes of resilience and renewal into an uplifting cinematic experience. With inventive visual storytelling that maximizes the artistic and emotional impact of the album’s songs\, this film envelopes audiences in a healing world where music and art come together to remind us that hope endures\, and through it\, we can discover the fullness and beauty of the human experience.\n\nRATINGS: None\n\n CATEGORIES:FULLDOME BLOCK LOCATION:Museum of Arts & Sciences\, 4182 Forsyth RoadMacon\, Georgia 31210 SEQUENCE:0 UID:26bfa9a31c473636d31e4f1500042414 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/26bfa9a31c473636d31e4f1500042414 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260822T180000Z DTEND:20260822T193000Z SUMMARY:Narrative Shorts - GEORGIA MADE DESCRIPTION:TITLE: SnowBugsDIRECTOR: \;Jenny SchuermannTRT: 2:43COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United StatesSYNOPSIS: \;During a snow day\, three girls find themselves in a tricky situation after one of them accidentally goes too far during their snowball fight.RATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: TapestryDIRECTOR: \;Jason SheedyTRT: 6:30COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United StatesSYNOPSIS: \;A desperate mother performs an occult ritual to resurrect her lost child.RATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: Blank Slate\nDIRECTOR: Andrew Schwab\nTRT: 15:34\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States (Georgia Made)\nSYNOPSIS: Claiming to remember every moment of her life\, a woman spirals between past and present during an interview for her local news channel\, slowly revealing the hidden cost of a life she can never leave behind as her memories start closing in around her.\nRATINGS: Language\n\nTITLE: Deuce Purgatory\nDIRECTOR: Sydney Adams\nTRT: 14:07\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States \nSYNOPSIS: ‘Deuce Purgatory’ is an absurdist comedy about a mixed doubles tennis match that devolves into madness when the players get stuck at 40-40 for seemingly an eternity. Our loveable\, self-hating but tennis obsessed protagonist Shelly Shlop realizes that in order to win the match\, she must find self-worth. 'Deuce' explores how sports bring out our worst (and best).\nRATINGS: Language\, Violence\n\nTITLE: FantometDIRECTOR: \;Rob Tiffin\, Mitchell HardageTRT: 10:56COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United StatesSYNOPSIS: \;A man rents an Airbnb for the weekend. As he settles in\, signs emerge that he may not be alone.RATINGS: None\n\n CATEGORIES:GEORGIA MADE LOCATION:Douglass Theatre\, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:99d6defa9f199913d4e93fbe22cf9c8a URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/99d6defa9f199913d4e93fbe22cf9c8a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260822T193000Z DTEND:20260822T210000Z SUMMARY:Documentary Feature - CRIME & PARODY DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: Crime & Parody\nDIRECTOR: \;Will Thwaites\nTRT: 87:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: \;Nearly a decade before Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert came under attack for their political humor\, an unknown comedian from Ohio finds himself in even more serious trouble for making fun of the government. Crime & Parody opens with the story of Anthony Novak\, an amateur comedian who creates a parody Facebook page mocking his local police department. The page is satire\, but the police take it very seriously. They raid Anthony’s home with guns drawn\, throw him in county jail\, and charge him with a felony punishable by up to 18 months in prison. In the years that follow\, Anthony fights in court to defend his First Amendment right to criticize the government. With support from The Onion\, his case is appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court\, just as debates around free speech and political expression are reaching a boiling point in America. Anthony’s case helps raise two questions that continue to grow more urgent: how do you hold the government accountable when they violate your rights\, and what responsibility does law enforcement have to its citizens?\nRATINGS: Strong Language\, Adult Situations CATEGORIES:DOCUMENTARY FEATURE LOCATION:Theatre Macon\, 438 Cherry Street\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:6e8da523f0a17a8710d0b96b4f66a8c5 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/6e8da523f0a17a8710d0b96b4f66a8c5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260822T194500Z DTEND:20260822T211500Z SUMMARY:Narrative Feature - THIRD DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: Third\nDIRECTOR: \;Alexander Parkinson\nTRT: 83:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: \;When Ernesto mysteriously falls into their lives\, Thomas and Sandra begin to shake the middle-age malaise clouding their marriage\, but as Sandra’s attachment to Ernesto deepens\, his real motive is exposed.\nRATINGS: \; Violence\, Adult Content\, Strong Language\, Drug Use CATEGORIES:NARRATIVE FEATURE LOCATION:Douglass Theatre\, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:cfbe15aeacb943089caa7d7d0ed40c23 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/cfbe15aeacb943089caa7d7d0ed40c23 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260822T200000Z DTEND:20260822T203000Z SUMMARY:Fulldome - OF 1'S AND O'S / ONE STEP BEYOND: A JOURNEY TO MARS DESCRIPTION:TITLE: Of 1's and O's\nPROJECT CREATOR(S): \;Grégoire Delwaulle\nTRT: 5:13\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: \;Deutschland\nSYNOPSIS: \;Bitflips\, complex physical phenomena that endanger technological devices are a real issue in space exploration. But where do they come from and how do they happen?\nRATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: One Step Beyond: A Journey to Mars\nPROJECT CREATOR(S): \;Aaron Bradbury\, \;NSC Creative Enquiries\nTRT: 25:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: \;United Kingdom\nSYNOPSIS: \; One small step was just the beginning. Now\, we take one step beyond - driven by curiosity\, bound for Mars\, and ready to write the boldest chapter in human exploration. Experience the thrill of launch\, the challenges of life in space\, the cutting-edge technology of NASA’s Artemis program\, and the search for life that could transform how we see our planet\, our past\, and our place in the cosmos - as we prepare for humanity’s biggest step yet: setting foot on Mars.\nRATINGS: None CATEGORIES:FULLDOME BLOCK LOCATION:Museum of Arts & Sciences\, 4182 Forsyth RoadMacon\, Georgia 31210 SEQUENCE:0 UID:50a26d64124c7267fcf0b5c181dd50a6 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/50a26d64124c7267fcf0b5c181dd50a6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260822T211500Z DTEND:20260822T224500Z SUMMARY:Narrative Feature - LARISSA DESCRIPTION:TITLE: Larissa\nDIRECTOR: \;Alireza Shah Hosseini\nTRT: 90:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Iran\nSYNOPSIS: \;LARISSA tells the story of a young Afghan refugee girl sold—along with her family—to a powerful landowner\, Davood Kan\, in Iran. Forced into backbreaking work alongside dozens of undocumented migrants\, Larissa’s intelligence and beauty draw the landowner’s attention. Pulled from the fields\, she is promised protection and privilege — but at a devastating cost. When she resists his escalating abuse\, the illusion of safety shatters. What begins as a quiet attempt to endure becomes a perilous struggle for dignity. Told through a raw and intimate lens\, LARISSA is not just the story of one girl but a reflection of countless hidden lives. It confronts the exploitation\, silence\, and systemic violence faced by Afghan refugees in Iran and other countries\, while honoring the resilience of those who refuse to be erased.\nRATINGS: \; Violence\, Adult Content\, Strong Language\n\n CATEGORIES:NARRATIVE FEATURE LOCATION:Theatre Macon\, 438 Cherry Street\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:361329d6db73206c438b23db9791d042 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/361329d6db73206c438b23db9791d042 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260822T230000Z DTEND:20260823T013000Z SUMMARY:Special Screening - COMING SOON! DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon! \; CATEGORIES:SPECIAL SCREENING LOCATION:Douglass Theatre\, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:4aa92cb7f64069befd7e4bb0d35a4141 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/4aa92cb7f64069befd7e4bb0d35a4141 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260823T143000Z DTEND:20260823T160000Z SUMMARY:Documentary Feature - SUNDAY MORNINGS AT THE BEACH / PINBALL DESCRIPTION:TITLE: Sunday Mornings at the Beach\nDIRECTOR: Tim Reid\, Aaron Hosé\nTRT: 9:38\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: When heading to the oceanside\, one might expect to see surfers\, joggers\, and sunbathers—but not this. Each Sunday\, a quiet yet powerful ritual unfolds as worshippers in Tijuana and San Diego gather on opposite sides of the border wall. Through song\, prayer\, and fellowship shared across rusty steel bars\, an unexpected act of unity\, faith\, and resistance comes to life.\nRATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: Pinball\nDIRECTOR: \;Naveen Chaubal\nTRT: 75:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: \;At first glance\, Yosef is a typical 19-year old American teenager. He hates school and lives for his social life. However\, he was born in Baghdad and fled with his family to Egypt soon after the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003. He was four years old. Of all places\, they received asylum in Louisville\, Kentucky. Set in present-day\, Pinball follows the many cultural\, social and political influences that push Yosef to find his way in a world that grows increasingly more difficult to navigate as he and his younger sister Azraa share their last years of adolescence.\nRATINGS: None CATEGORIES:DOCUMENTARY FEATURE LOCATION:Douglass Theatre\, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:bf7d4ca4cfc0f68174f8e99c36dc20ab URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/bf7d4ca4cfc0f68174f8e99c36dc20ab END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260823T143000Z DTEND:20260823T161500Z SUMMARY:Documentary Feature - THE TREE ECONOMY DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: The Tree Economy\nDIRECTOR: James Schroeder\nTRT: 102:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States (Georgia Made)\nSYNOPSIS: \;The City of Atlanta\, Georgia is known as "The City in the Forest." It has the highest tree canopy density of any major city in the United States. \;But with increased growth and development\, Atlanta is losing trees at an alarming rate. \;Can "The City in the Forest" maintain its tree canopy?\nRATINGS: None CATEGORIES:DOCUMENTARY FEATURE LOCATION:Theatre Macon\, 438 Cherry Street\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:49cfdc2577601b7db83c4ba0be7c5ac9 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/49cfdc2577601b7db83c4ba0be7c5ac9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260823T161500Z DTEND:20260823T180000Z SUMMARY:Documentary Shorts - SHORT STORIES COLLECTION DESCRIPTION:TITLE: Athens by Kaleidoscope\nDIRECTOR: Christopher Flippo\nTRT: 3:51\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: An ode to Athens\, Georgia in 3 parts.\nRATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: I Wanted to Hear Your Voice\nDIRECTOR: \;James Pellerito\nTRT: 12:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: \;After eight years of caring for his mother with severe dementia\, a son struggles through their daily care routine. Recorded voicemails serve to show the progression of the disease\, underscoring the frustration\, isolation and burnout that comes with intensive caregiving.\nRATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: Thank You for Listening\nDIRECTOR: Gene Gallerano\, Bob Ray\nTRT: 27:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: Joshua Ray Walker faces the fragility of life as he confronts a life-altering cancer diagnosis. As he prepares to return to the Grand Ole Opry\, the film captures an intimate portrait of an artist grappling with mortality while confronting the legacy he will leave behind. Blending lyrical visuals\, performance\, and moments of quiet reflection\, the film explores how music sustains\, redeems\, and endures. It is a meditation on resilience\, legacy\, and the human drive to create meaning even in the face of life’s limits.\nRATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: In the Garden\nDIRECTOR: Ivey Redding\nTRT: 11:01\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: “In the Garden” is a three-generational reflection piece set in rural Georgia\, where the director’s mother reflects on the life of her own aging mother. Blending documentary and narrative forms\, the film tells the story of the grandmother’s life through a lyrical\, long-form poem. What began as an effort to preserve the director's childhood memories—deeply tied to her grandmother and the Southern landscape—evolved into a meditation on aging and solitude. It’s an exploration of memory\, family\, and the inescapable pull of home.\nRATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: Willie and His Pigs\nDIRECTOR: Emily Cooper\nTRT: 14:02\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: Every 9 months\, rural Kentucky-based regenerative farmer Willie Houston brings home a small group of piglets. He raises them\, names them\, cares for them\, and has to say goodbye. "Willie & his Pigs" is about grief\, joy\, and bacon. This subtle portrait challenges assumptions of masculinity in farming and explores who bears the emotional weight of ethically raising animals.\nRATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: Born Secret\nDIRECTOR: Riley Fitchpatrick\nTRT: 19:40\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: A filmmaker returns to his hometown that built the atomic bomb. There he meets the workers who created humanity's greatest weapon that now wrestle with their legacy\, while their grandchildren inherit a world on the brink of nuclear catastrophe.\nRATINGS: None CATEGORIES:DOCUMENTARY SHORTS LOCATION:Theatre Macon\, 438 Cherry Street\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:c13bcd95832ced9e738cc15c88dcf03c URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/c13bcd95832ced9e738cc15c88dcf03c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260823T161500Z DTEND:20260823T180000Z SUMMARY:LGBTQ Shorts - LOVE\, LOSS AND ACCEPTANCE DESCRIPTION:TITLE: Amid the Noise and the Haste\nDIRECTOR: Julie Goldstone\nTRT: 19:23\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: A trans woman seeks her true voice through vocal training while bracing to meet her boyfriend’s parents.\nRATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: Gallina\nDIRECTOR: Olivia Roberts\nTRT: 16:25\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Spain\nSYNOPSIS: In rural Spain\, ten-year-old Pablo loves spending time at his granny’s countryside home\, playing with his younger sister Alba and his best friend Martín. But everything changes when Martín pressures him to betray his family\, leaving Pablo to question where he truly belongs.\nRATINGS: Violence\n\nTITLE: Fireflies in the Dusk\nDIRECTOR: Jonathan Hammond\nTRT: 17:30\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\n SYNOPSIS: A fantastical romance across time and space.RATINGS: Violence\n\nTITLE: HIM+\nDIRECTOR: Creed Smith\nTRT: 27:44\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: HIM+ follows the journey of Chris\, a young Black man whose life takes a drastic turn when he learns he is HIV positive. Struggling with fear\, stigma\, and uncertainty\, Chris is forced to confront himself and the world around him in a new way. Through the support of his faith\, friends\, and mentor\, he begins to discover strength and resilience he didn’t know he had.\nRATINGS: None\n\nTITLE: Nova\nDIRECTOR: Olivia Roberts\nTRT: 19:20\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: Miriam and JoJo\, exes living in the same building\, reconnect with only 27 hours left before the end of the world. Accompanied by their neighbor's dog\, they decide to search for an abandoned military base\, all while navigating their complicated feelings about their relationship and the looming apocalypse.\nRATINGS: Language\, Violence CATEGORIES:LGBTQ LOCATION:Douglass Theatre\, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:be005719c47093c28990a7b5f3cd308c URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/be005719c47093c28990a7b5f3cd308c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260823T181500Z DTEND:20260823T200000Z SUMMARY:LGBTQ Feature - TEST DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: Test\nDIRECTOR: Sam McConnell\nTRT: 108:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: \;An amateur bodybuilder in rural Ohio must confront a dysfunctional family\, substance abuse\, and his own emerging sexuality on his quest to become a champion.\nRATINGS: Strong Language\, Adult Situations\, Violence\, Drug Use CATEGORIES:LGBTQ LOCATION:Theatre Macon\, 438 Cherry Street\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:d5f5d0c3ea704f168900adf9c472d094 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/d5f5d0c3ea704f168900adf9c472d094 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260823T181500Z DTEND:20260823T194500Z SUMMARY:Narrative Shorts - HERE FOR THE TWIST DESCRIPTION:TITLE: HideDIRECTOR: \;Brenden HubbardTRT: 16:04COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United StatesSYNOPSIS: \;From the Academy Award winning team behind "Curfew." Still reeling from an incredible loss\, a father (Shakey Graves) and daughter cling to a bedtime routine keeping them safe in a town where an unfathomable horror visits its inhabitants night after night.RATINGS: NoneTITLE: Between Dog and Man\nDIRECTOR: \;Fabian Martin\nTRT: 9:35\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: \;A man traveling along an empty road at night hits a dog. What ensues is a testimony to the centuries old bond between man and dog.\nRATINGS: Language\, ViolenceTITLE: NurtureDIRECTOR: \;Nick SnyderTRT: 13:20COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United StatesSYNOPSIS: \;On a remote Oregon farm\, a couple grieving from a miscarriage finds hope in a mysterious flower. But as it heals her\, the flower takes root in him. Nurture is a dialogue-free folk-horror fable about love\, grief\, and the consequences of taking too much from nature.RATINGS: NoneTITLE: PrickDIRECTOR: \;Natalie De DiegoTRT: 12:52COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United StatesSYNOPSIS: \;After learning her husband has been in a life-threatening car crash\, Ana must make a difficult decision.RATINGS: \;Violence\, LanguageTITLE: ShakenDIRECTOR: \;Millie Rose EvansTRT: 14:02COUNTRY OF ORIGIN CATEGORIES:NARRATIVE SHORT LOCATION:Douglass Theatre\, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:084ca4a29180f734243d19126cbf2f51 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/084ca4a29180f734243d19126cbf2f51 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260823T200000Z DTEND:20260823T220000Z SUMMARY:Narrative Feature - BORN TO LOSE DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: Born to Lose\nDIRECTOR: \;Joseph Zentil\nTRT: 110:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States\nSYNOPSIS: \;Born to Lose is a stark portrait of a biker grappling with alienation in the bleak landscapes of western Kentucky. It stars Dylan Arnold (Oppenheimer\, Halloween)\, Sarah Pidgeon (FX's: Love Story)\, James Le Gros (Zodiac\, Severance)\, and Ambyr Childers (The Master\, You)\, with Matty Matheson (The Bear) as executive producer. The story follows a young man navigating his father's troubled legacy and escalating drug debts.\nRATINGS: \; Violence\, Adult Content\, Strong Language\, Drug Use CATEGORIES:NARRATIVE FEATURE LOCATION:Douglass Theatre\, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:d9953fe4f482a288ea8df1b7bb302889 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/d9953fe4f482a288ea8df1b7bb302889 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260823T201500Z DTEND:20260823T220000Z SUMMARY:Georgia Made - BRANNU: THE URBAN HORSEMAN DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: Brannu: The Urban Horseman\nDIRECTOR: Adelin Gasana\nTRT: 108:00\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States (Georgia Made)\nSYNOPSIS: \;Wild Man. Animal Abuser. Squatter. Crazy. Outlaw. Troublemaker. These are the many labels hurled at Brandon Fulton to describe his lifestyle and ranching entrepreneurship. Going with his moniker “Brannu”\, Fulton has been the recognizable local horseman in the southwestern part of Fulton County\, Georgia. Since his arrival on the scene training and tending to horses and building up his ranch-style property\, he has been the target of local government for a decade. City and county officials have cited him\, arrested him\, and imposed on him their will for the 27-acre land that he owns. In this adventure story the legal bounds of what land\, freedom\, and property mean in an agriculture state will be portrayed. Economic and sociopolitical forces of gentrification\, eminent domain and urbanization will be addressed. Cameras will capture the nuance of Brannu’s daily life and his routine in fighting for his version of the American Dream. This is a coming-of-age story that shines light on the power of dreams where a Black man realizes his full potential in the crux of unchartered territory in 21st century America.RATINGS: Strong Language\, Adult Situations CATEGORIES:GEORGIA MADE LOCATION:Theatre Macon\, 438 Cherry Street\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:2cae24ccb89fed9b7d51ceebd5539ea1 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/2cae24ccb89fed9b7d51ceebd5539ea1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260719T090629Z DTSTART:20260823T230000Z DTEND:20260824T013000Z SUMMARY:Special Screening - COMING SOON! DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon! \; CATEGORIES:SPECIAL SCREENING LOCATION:Douglass Theatre\, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd\, Macon\, GA 31201 SEQUENCE:0 UID:f12337f9a89d8207b6b7b8214eb51097 URL:http://2026maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/f12337f9a89d8207b6b7b8214eb51097 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR