The 28th RiverRun International Film Festival will take place from April 17 – 25, 2026 in Winston-Salem and Greensboro, 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.
Join us for a free Indie Lens Pop-Up screening Home Court, directed by Erica Tanamachi and produced by Jenn Lee Smith and Brandon Soun, follows Cambodian American basketball prodigy Ashley Chea as she navigates the pressures of college recruitment, injury, and triumph in her journey to leave a lasting legacy.
Join us for a free Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of Bike Vessel on February 26th at 6 PM at the Forsyth County Central Library. This powerful documentary follows a father and son on a 350-mile cycling journey, redefining Black health and deepening their bond. A discussion with health equity experts will follow.
Join RiverRun International Film Festival for a free Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of Free for All: The Public Library on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Forsyth County Central Library Auditorium. This inspiring documentary highlights the librarians and activists who have fought to keep public libraries accessible to all, followed by a discussion
Be part of the action at the 27th annual RiverRun Festival! Volunteers help make the festival a success and enjoy perks like festival passes and an appreciation party. Sign up today to get involved in this exciting event!
RiverRun Executive Director Rob Davis will retire on December 31, 2024, after leading the organization since 2016. Beginning January 1, 2025, RiverRun’s Program Manager Mary Dossinger and Development Director Tiffany Jones will step in as co-interim directors to guide the organization through this transition
RiverRun is excited to present the third annual Can Film Festival on Saturday, December 7, benefiting Samaritan Ministries. This year, the event is expanding to include two holiday favorites: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Join us for a festive day of film while supporting a great cause!
RiverRun Executive Director Rob Davis will retire on December 31, 2024, after leading the organization since 2016. Beginning January 1, 2025, RiverRun’s Program Manager Mary Dossinger and Development Director Tiffany Jones will step in as co-interim directors to guide the organization through this transition
RiverRun is excited to present the third annual Can Film Festival on Saturday, December 7, benefiting Samaritan Ministries. This year, the event is expanding to include two holiday favorites: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Join us for a festive day of film while supporting a great cause!
RiverRun International Film Festival will screen the 65th anniversary restoration of Alfred Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest” on Friday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. Net ticket proceeds from the screening will go to the North Carolina Arts Foundation’s NC Arts Disaster Relief Fund to help neighboring artists and arts organizations in Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
RiverRun is a non-profit media arts 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 27th RiverRun International Film Festival will take place from April 11-19, 2025 in Winston-Salem and Greensboro, 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.
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.
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