Laurens Film Festival brings local stories to the Capitol Theatre screen Oct. 23
October 20, 2026
The City of Laurens will host the Laurens Film Festival on Friday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the historic Capitol Theatre, 104 E. Main St. Admission is free.
The festival showcases short films made by students, emerging filmmakers and community members, with an emphasis on creativity, storytelling and local talent. Films selected as finalists will be screened during the evening event in downtown Laurens.
The festival features five competition categories:
Student film, middle school (grades 6 through 8)
Student film, high school (grades 9 through 12)
Emerging filmmaker (college students or filmmakers under 25)
Community film (open to all ages)
Laurens Stories Award, recognizing films that highlight the history, culture or landmarks of Laurens
Films submitted for the competition were limited to 10 minutes, while student films were capped at five minutes. All entries had to be original works suitable for a general audience. Films that had already been entered in, screened at or recognized by other festivals were also eligible.
The submission deadline was Oct. 7, and the city announced finalists Oct. 14.
The festival offers residents a chance to see their neighbors’ work on the big screen while celebrating the stories that make Laurens unique.
For more information about the Laurens Film Festival, visit the City of Laurens website or contact the city’s marketing department at [email protected].
