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Presented by Appalachian TheatreThe 2026 Boone Docs Film Festival celebrates our 5th year of showcasing short documentaries focused on the people who live and work in Appalachia.
Friday (Film Festival Schedule)
Presented by High Country Humanities and the Appalachian State University Forum Speaker Series
1:00–3:00 PM
Student Filmmaker Workshop
Friday Evening Screening
FREE & open to the public
6:00 PM
Feature documentary screening + director in attendance: James Mottern
“A Beast Touch the Mountain: Mountain Valley Pipeline and the Fight for Appalachia”
Post-film discussion with the director and film subjects.
Saturday (Film Festival Schedule)
Presented by Friends of the Blue Ridge & Lily’s Snack Bar
SATURDAY SCHEDULE: All events include Q&A with filmmakers
11:00 AM–1:00 PM — “After Helene”
Documentaries about Hurricane Helene and its impact on the region
Free admission
2:00–4:00 PM — “Emerging Filmmakers”
Student documentary filmmakers + their stories
Free admission
6:30–8:30 PM — “A Celebration of Appalachia”
Short documentaries celebrating the Appalachian region
$12 General Admission
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
559 West King St, Boone, NC, United States, North Carolina 28607
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