Full Bloom Film Festival Schedule and Tickets Now Available
STATESVILLE, N.C. (August 3, 2026) — The official schedule and tickets are now available for the 2026 Full Bloom Film Festival, returning to Historic Downtown Statesville September 10–12. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this year's festival will showcase 55 independent films from 11 countries across six downtown venues, bringing filmmakers and audiences together for three days of cinema, conversation, and community.
The festival begins with a FREE community screening of The Princess Bride on Wednesday, September 9, followed by a weekend of screenings, filmmaker Q&As, red carpet premieres, parties, and special events throughout downtown.
New and returning festival highlights include a Children's Film Screening at American Renaissance School, a Thursday night VIP party at Essence on Broad, a private Filmmaker Meet & Greet at the Statesville Historical Collection, a Free Friday night celebration at the Iredell Arts Council featuring Groove Skeleton and local food trucks, and Saturday's Red Carpet Premiere of Ali Eats America at Shearer Hall followed by a private VIP party.
Festival screenings and events will take place at six venues throughout downtown: Shearer Hall and Rotary Auditorium at Mitchell Community College, Center Stage Alliance, the Iredell Arts Council, Broad Street Methodist Green Space and, for the first time, the Theatre at American Renaissance School. The Festival Box Office will once again be located at Lake Mountain Coffee.
"We're excited to continue growing the festival while highlighting everything that makes Downtown Statesville special," said Sydney Koppelmeyer, Executive Director of the Iredell Arts Council. "The Full Bloom Film Festival is about more than watching great films; it's about creating experiences, supporting local businesses, and bringing people together through the arts."
Festival Passes and individual screening tickets are now available. Attendees are encouraged to view the complete schedule, plan their festival experience, and purchase tickets in advance.
The Iredell Arts Council extends its sincere appreciation to Alarm South, the 2026 Full Bloom Film Festival Title Sponsor, whose support helps make this international celebration of independent film possible.
For the complete schedule and ticket information, visit www.fullbloomfilmfestival.org
