Carolina Film Festival

03/31/2026

Such a fun experience being on WBTV News QC Life! 🎬🙌🏾

I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share our inaugural Carolina Film Festival Scholarship with the city and shine a light on what we’re building for filmmakers across the Carolinas.

Here are some behind-the-scenes clips from the day! 🎥✨

The official interview video will be dropping in the next day or two… stay tuned! 👀🎬

03/30/2026

🎬 BIG MOMENT 🎬

Tomorrow afternoon I’ll be live on WBTV News talking about the Carolina Film Festival Scholarship, which is officially OPEN for submissions!

We’re creating real opportunities for filmmakers across the Carolinas, and I’m excited to share how this can help bring your stories to life.

📺 I was told it should be around the 3PM top of the show, but timing can shift — so stay tuned in the afternoon so you don’t miss it!

03/29/2026

🎬 EXCITING NEWS! 🎬

We’re thrilled to officially launch the first-ever Carolina Film Festival Scholarship!

This opportunity is open to filmmakers across North & South Carolina — whether you’re a student or not, all backgrounds are welcome.

One filmmaker will receive $1,000 to help bring their project to life and push their vision forward.

In partnership with Bold.org, we’re proud to give back to the incredible film community right here in the Carolinas.

🎥 Got a story to tell? This is your moment.
Apply today: https://bold.org/scholarships/carolina-film-festival-scholarship/ carolina-film-festival-scholarship/

03/28/2026

03/16/2026

Huge congratulations to the cast & crew of Sinners for winning 4 Academy Awards last night! 🏆🎬

Special shoutout to .maldonado , actor in this award-winning film and was one of our amazing 2025 Carolina Film Festival Q&A panel guests last year. 👏

11/16/2025

I had a great time being interviewed by Montae on the Creative Roots Podcast! 🎙️🔥
Here are a few behind-the-scenes cell phone shots I grabbed during the recording. The official BTS photos are on the way soon!

My full interview drops December 11th — stay tuned! 🎬✨

11/15/2025

I’m excited to share that tomorrow I’ll be a guest on the Creative Roots Podcast hosted by Montae! 🎙️✨
We’ll be diving into the Carolina Film Festival, the world of filmmaking, and so much more.

Stay tuned and make sure you’re following .podcast so you don’t miss it! 🎬🔥

11/10/2025

🎬✨ Huge congratulations to “Distant Conscience” director Sam Henselijn and his incredible team for winning Best Drama Short Film at the 2025 Carolina Film Festival! 🏆

An amazing achievement that reflects the passion, talent, and storytelling power behind this film. Here’s a shot of Sam proudly holding his trophy — well deserved! 👏🎥

10/22/2025

Huge thank you to the incredible team behind The Superhero Project for creating this heartwarming video of their acceptance for the 2025 Carolina Film Festival Award for Best Documentary 🏆🎥

This film is truly amazing — if you haven’t seen it yet, we highly recommend you do. Follow The Superhero Project on social media and keep up with all the inspiring work they have coming next. 💫

10/11/2025

🎶 Big shoutout to Deejay Lo-Tek for bringing the grooves to the 2025 Carolina Film Festival! 🔥 You had us all on our feet and kept the energy flowing during the red carpet experience. The vibes were unmatched — thank you for setting the perfect tone for an unforgettable festival! 💃🕺🎬

10/10/2025

🎬 🥂 💫 2025 Carolina Film Festival Official Photos!!

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