Selma Cinema Festival 2026
- Date: March 26-29, 2026
- Time: See details below
- Location: Multiple locations
Welcome back for the second edition of the Selma Cinema Festival! This year, we’ll host four inspiring days of free film screenings, panel discussions and events celebrating creativity, history and the power of storytelling to unite people from around the world.
Reserve your spot today! You don’t want to miss this incredible event.
“This festival helps make history real – and a part of the educational process.”
— Dallas County Judge Jimmy Nunn regarding the 2025 festival
Event Details
Thursday, March 26
- 6:00pm – Arts Revive, 3 Church Street
Opening Ceremony & Searching for Simorgh Screening & Panel
Friday, March 27
- 10:00am – Walton Theater, 1000 Selma Avenue
Alabama Shorts Screening & Filmmaker Panel - 2:00pm – Walton Theater
International Shorts Screening - 7:00pm – Walton Theater
Feature Film Screening: Sans Pitié (France)
Saturday, March 28
- 10:00am – Walton Theater
U.S. Shorts Screening & Filmmaker Panel - 2:00pm – Walton Theater
Feature Film Screening & Filmmaker Panel: Earth’s Greatest Enemy - 5:00pm – St. James Hotel, 1200 Water Avenue
Cocktail Reception & Buffet - 7:00pm – Walton Theater
Feature Film Screening and Q&A: It Comes in Waves
Sunday, March 29
- 3:00pm – Walton Theater
Social Justices Shorts Screening & Filmmaker Panel - 5:00pm – Walton Theater
Closing Ceremony and Awards - 7:00pm – Foot Soldiers Park Offices, 1018 Water Avenue
Closing Party
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