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4:30 PM

Clueless

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Jengo’s Playhouse · Included with Pass

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7 PM

Coffin Bay Shorts

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Thalian Hall – Main Stage · Included with Pass

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Cancelled

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Each year we take a moment to get a bird’s eye view of the state of the NC Film Industry through an insightful panel discussion.

Each year we take a moment to get a bird’s eye view of the state of the NC Film Industry through an insightful panel discussion. This year, we’re excited to focus that view on the industry leaders in the independent film space who are working outside the studio system and are creating waves across our state. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Speaker Bio: Dan Brawley, who many know better as the Chief Instigating Officer of the festival, will be moderating this panel of narrative and documentary filmmakers from across the state.

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