THE GR FILM FEST IGNITES THIS FALL.
2026 FESTIVAL
Dates TBD
Our 2026 Merch is here! Purchase your T-shirt For $25
Celebrate all WEEKEND long!
Kick off with our short block screening, panel discussions, and an exclusive networking event!
Join us for a fun evening of mingling with other filmmakers and creative minds.
OPENING NIGHT | FREE
FRIDAY, TBA
Location : TBA
SATURDAY TBA
24 HR FILM CHALLENGE - Win CASH!
Calling all aspiring Spielbergs! Think you can write, shoot, edit, and submit a mini-masterpiece in just 24 hours? Join the Grand Rapids Film Festival's fourth 24-Hour Micro Film Challenge at GRTV Studio. Grab your team (it's allowed!), unleash your creativity, and race the clock. Screen your film on TBA– fame (and cash prizes!) await!
Start time: TBA
Location: TBA
Register now for $40 or $50 at the door.
Upcoming Workshops
Saturday
Intro to Podcasting
TBA
Location: TBA
Discover what it takes to produce, record, and distribute your own original podcast. This workshop will cover soft skills like interviewing techniques and harnessing the nuances of audio storytelling, followed by hands-on practice with professional-grade audio equipment. By the end, you’ll have the training and tools you need to share your show with the world!
Distribution Workshop with Joel Potrykus
TBA
Location: TBA
Joel Potrykus is an American film director and screenwriter. His feature film debut Ape won the Best New Director prize at the 2012 Locarno Film Festival.
Perfecting Audio Workshop with Troy Hale
TBA
Location: TBA
Learn how to take your sound from amateur to professional. Troy is a 33-time Emmy Award winner and has been nominated over 55 times for his work as a documentary filmmaker, and television journalist.
SCREENINGS, WORKSHOPS, and AWARDS
SATURDAY TBA
Watch the big screen all day! Catch a dazzling array of films at the historic Wealthy Theatre. Dive into a cinematic adventure – doors open at 11am!
Afterwards, come join us for our Awards Ceremony at the amazing Muse in downtown. Winners for Best Film, Short Film, Music Video, Commercial, and 1-Minute Micro Film will be announced!
Locations: Wealthy Theatre & Muse Leonard
* Submitting filmmakers get 2 free weekend passes, including workshops. Plus, 50% off additional passes
SCREENINGS
SUNDAY TBA
The Celebration Theatre continues its film screenings today! Watch more amazing films at this charismatic theater both indoor and outdoor.
Screenings at Celebration Theatre TBA
Filmmakers Q&A’s at TBA
Micro Film Challenge Screening & Live Judging TBA
We’ll See you There!
