Selma Cinema Festival 2026

Join us in Selma on March 26–29 for four days of free films, panels and events celebrating the voices that move us forward.

The 2nd Annual Selma Cinema Festival
March 26–29, 2026 | Selma, AL | FREE

Produced by Foot Soldiers Park, the Selma Cinema Festival is a community-wide celebration of global independent cinema. From local Alabama stories to international films, we invite you to Selma to honor the foot soldiers of the past and celebrate the storytellers of the future.

Admission is free and open to all. Whether you're a film lover or a neighbor, there is a seat for you. Reserve your spot to receive festival updates and schedule reminders.

Your All-Access Pass includes:
All film screenings and filmmaker Q&As, Opening Night Red Carpet Reception (Arts Revive), Saturday Cocktail Reception and Buffet (St. James Hotel), and community lunches throughout the weekend.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Thursday, March 26 – Opening Night
6:00 PM – Red Carpet Reception (Arts Revive)
Join us in cocktail attire to kick off the festival.
Screening: Searching for Simorgh followed by filmmaker Q&A

Friday, March 27 – Walton Theater
10:00 AM – Alabama Shorts + Q&A
2:00 PM – International Shorts
7:00 PM – Feature Film: Sans Pitié

Saturday, March 28
10:00 AM – U.S. Shorts + Q&A (Walton Theater)
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Community Lunch with Filmmakers (Reflections Coffee Shop)
2:00 PM – Earth’s Greatest Enemy + Q&A (Walton Theater)
5:00 PM – Cocktail Reception & Buffet (St. James Hotel)
7:00 PM – It Comes in Waves + Q&A (Walton Theater)

Sunday, March 29
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Community Lunch (Reflections Coffee Shop)
3:00 PM – Social Justice Shorts + Q&A (Walton Theater)
5:00 PM – Closing Ceremony & Awards (Walton Theater)
6:00 PM – Closing Party (Foot Soldiers Park / Reflections Coffee Shop)

STAY CONNECTED
Full lineup: selmacinemafestival.com
Instagram: @selmacinemafestival
Reserve your free ticket to join us in Selma.