UPCOMING EVENTS
The 26th RiverRun International Film Festival will take place from April 18 – 27, 2024 in Winston-Salem, NC. Check back regularly for news and information about our many year-round film screenings and events, as well as for details about the upcoming Festival.
FREE VIRTUAL INDIE LENS SCREENING – MATTER OF MIND: MY PARKINSON’S – MARCH 26
n partnership with PBS NC, South Carolina ETV, and Public Radio — RiverRun presents a free virtual screening of MATTER OF MIND: MY PARKINSON’S on March 26, 7:00 PM.
FREE IN-PERSON INDIE LENS SCREENING – MATTER OF MIND: MY PARKINSON’S – MARCH 13
Join RiverRun for a free Indie Lens Pop-Up preview screening of the film MATTER OF MIND: MY PARKINSON’S. A discussion will follow with local experts in the field.
One Time Special Event Free Screening of “SIDNEY” with Special Guest, Pamela Poitier
Join RiverRun for a special screening of SIDNEY, an acclaimed documentary from producer Oprah Winfrey about the life and career of Sidney Poitier, on Sunday, February 18, at Marketplace Cinemas in Winston-Salem. Poitier’s daughter, Pamela Poitier, will join us as special guest.
Free In-Person Indie Lens Screening – Breaking the News – Feb 29
Join RiverRun for a free in-person screeing of BREAKING THE NEWS on February 29. Don’t miss the chance to see this incredible documentary in-person with a discussion to follow.
Free Virtual Indie Lens Screening – Breaking the News – Feb 13
Join RiverRun and PBS North Carolina for another free Indie Lens Pop-Up virtual screening and discussion of the film BREAKING THE NEWS.
Free In-Person Indie Lens Screening – Jan 24
Join RiverRun for a free in-person screening and a panel discussion of RAZING LIBERTY SQUARE on Jan 24th. Don’t miss out on the chance to see this amazing documentary and following discussion to engage in meaningful conversations about the impact of climate change and housing inequities on our society.
NEWS
RiverRun International Film Festival to Take Place April 18 to 27
The RiverRun International Film Festival, which will take place April 18 through April 27, will celebrate its 26th season in 2024. The Festival will feature 196 screenings—the most in its history—in Winston-Salem and Greensboro, North Carolina.
National Endowment of the Arts Awards $20,000 Grant to RiverRun
The RiverRun International Film Festival has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000. This grant will go toward supporting RiverRun’s screening fees, venue rentals, and filmmaker travel stipends.
Indie Lens Pop-Up and RiverRun Present “Breaking the News”
Indie Lens Pop-Up and RiverRun will host a free screening of “Breaking the News,” a critically-acclaimed documentary by Heather Courtney, Princess A. Hairston, Chelsea Hernandez, and Diane Quon. Find out more and secure your free tickets!
ABOUT
RiverRun is a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the role of cinema as a conduit of powerful ideas and diverse viewpoints. Our mission is to foster a greater appreciation of cinema and a deeper understanding of the many people, cultures and perspectives of our world through regular interaction with great films and filmmakers.
The 26th RiverRun International Film Festival will take place from April 18 – 27, 2024 in Winston-Salem, NC. Check back regularly for news and information about our many year-round film screenings and events, as well as for details about the upcoming Festival.
Thank You to our sponsors
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, RiverRun relies enormously on the generosity of the Winston-Salem and Piedmont Triad communities to present one of the premier international film festivals in the southeastern United States.