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The Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival is an annual event showcasing the best in independent film from around the world. Our goal is to provide a platform for up-and-coming filmmakers to showcase their work and connect with industry professionals.

The Highlands Performing Arts Center or PAC, as it is frequently called, continues to broaden its audience demographics to include all age groups and socio-economic ranges. Its mission is to provide quality venues and performing arts for the Highlands-Cashiers community.  Targeted populations include children and youth and local year-round residents.

The festival will include competition film screenings, workshops, emerging filmmakers, and panels with acclaimed industry presenters and award-winning professionals. We will showcase all types/genres, including features, documentaries, shorts, and international films.

Attendees include admired producers directors, writers, actors and techniocians in the film industry. 

We are pleased to announce a highly anticipated American film will be presented at the festival  - Don't miss it.

From American to Zimbabwe, 492 independent films were submitted for competition.

A special event which includes Film Noir screening with a visit to Bogart's Bar. So put on your Fedoras and Joan Crawford heels and head for Bogart's Bar for a special Noir Night.

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The Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival will be honoring independent filmmakers who have gone through a competition, and which will also feature the People's Choice Award.