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SUMMARY:HCFF | Inside the Grid: The Design of Tron at Highlands PAC
DESCRIPTION:Go behind the scenes of TRON: Ares and explore the design of its digital world. Presented by Darby Faccinto and Highlands resident Christian Haberkern\, this seminar offers an inside look at the film’s futuristic interfaces\, motion graphics\, and visual effects. TRON: Ares follows a sophisticated program sent from the digital world into reality on a dangerous mission. Part of Highlands Cashiers Film Festival. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/hcff-inside-the-grid-the-design-of-tron-at-highlands-pac
LOCATION:Highlands PAC\, 507 Chestnut Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival Kickoff Party at Highlands PAC
DESCRIPTION:Breathe in the fresh mountain air and gather round a bonfire (weather permitting) at the PAC with live music from Silly Ridge\, a popular Highlands-based acoustic bluegrass band and enjoy a first meet-and-greet with Artistic Director Joy Jorgensen. \nOpen to public. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/highlands-cashiers-film-festival-kickoff-party-at-highlands-pac
LOCATION:Highlands PAC\, 507 Chestnut Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:HCFF | “The Return of Lake Toxaway” + Director Q&A at The Village Green
DESCRIPTION:On July 30 at The Village Green of Cashiers\, join us for a free evening celebrating\, The Return of Lake Toxaway. The fun begins at 5:00 pm with a reception\, followed by the screening at 5:30 pm and a Q&A with director John LeRoy Nichols III. \nWhether your family has called this mountain community home for generations or you’re simply passionate about the history and landscapes of the Highlands-Cashiers area\, this is a rare opportunity to hear a beloved regional story finally given the telling it deserves. \nThis event is in partnership with the Cashiers Historical Society. \n5:00pm: Reception \n5:30pm: Film screening followed by a director Q&A \nThe event is FREE! No tickets required. \nThe Return of Lake Toxaway\, a documentary film that brings to life one of Western North Carolina’s most captivating stories. The film chronicles the creation of Lake Toxaway\, the dramatic collapse of its dam in 1916\, and the remarkable effort to resurrect the mountain lake decades later. Filmmaker John LeRoy Nichols III draws on deep personal roots in the region to tell the story of his grandfather\, Reginald Davies Heinitsh\, whose vision and determination made the lake’s rebirth possible. It’s a piece of history that shaped Transylvania County and the broader Southern Highlands community in ways that have long gone untold. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/hcff-the-return-of-lake-toxaway-director-qa-at-the-village-green
LOCATION:The Village Green\, 160 Frank Allen Road\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival at Highlands PAC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2nd annual film festival in the beautiful mountain town of Highlands\, North Carolina. Enjoy four unforgettable days of film screenings\, events\, and community.  \nBorn from a love of film\, creativity\, and community\, the Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival is an annual celebration of storytelling in all its forms. By bringing together filmmakers\, media artists\, and audiences from around the world\, the festival creates a unique in-person experience where stories inspire\, connect\, and ignite conversation. Supported by volunteers and benefitting the Performing Arts Center\, it uplifts emerging voices\, fosters artistic exchange\, and honors film’s power to reveal the extraordinary in everyday life. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/highlands-cashiers-film-festival-at-highlands-pac-2
LOCATION:Highlands PAC\, 507 Chestnut Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Never Not Yours + Meet the Director at The Village Green
DESCRIPTION:Never Not Yours (Winner: Best Feature) + Meet the Director \nThe 2025 Best Feature Film Award winner will be shown at the Village Green in Cashiers on Sunday\, August 16th. The film directors will be on hand to discuss the film and its genesis. \nNever Not Yours\, a drama short film directed by Steve Kniss and John Klein\,  follows three adult siblings—Michael\, Ellie\, and James—who travel to their family’s remote retired cabin for a weekend visit. Although they initially arrive without a clear understanding of why they were summoned\, the weekend takes a chaotic turn when their parents\, Jonathan and Maddie\, unexpectedly announce their divorce. \nThe film earned significant accolades at other major stops on its film festival circuit and is considered a festival favorite. \nTickets are FREE. \n\nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/never-not-yours-meet-the-director-at-the-village-green
LOCATION:The Village Green\, 160 Frank Allen Road\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:HCFF | The Gardener Film + Garden Visit + Meet the Director at Highlands PAC
DESCRIPTION:4:00PM: Film Screening with the Director \n6:00PM: Gala transportation provided from PAC to and from the garden. \nThis feature film held its exclusive world premiere as the opening night event of the inaugural Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival. It will be shown at the PAC in Highlands on Saturday\, August 15th with director Dabney Day in attendance to answer questions. \nThe film was written\, produced\, and directed by Dabney Day\, a creative visionary mentored by Oscar-winning cinematographer John Alonzo. It was filmed primarily in Highlands and specifically features the private mountain gardens of Diane and Ray McPhail. After the showing\, attendees will enjoy a “Walk in the Garden Soiree” at the McPhail garden. \nTickets for the film include access to the garden. Transportation will be provided solely by the PAC. \nFilm website: https://www.thegardenermovie.com \n\nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/hcff-the-gardener-film-garden-visit-meet-the-director-at-highlands-pac
LOCATION:Highlands PAC\, 507 Chestnut Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:HCFF | Trail Mix + Meet the Director at Highlands PAC
DESCRIPTION:Trail Mix (Winner: Audience Choice Award) + Meet the Director at Highlands PAC. \nThe 2025 Audience Choice Award winner will be shown at the PAC in Highlands and at the Village Green in Cashiers on Saturday\, June 20th! The director and filmmaker Glenn Sweitzer will be at both events to discuss the film and answer questions. \nThe 50-minute documentary follows a 2\,000-mile journey from Georgia to Maine along the Appalachian Trail. The film focuses on the “transformative power of nature\,” interviewing a diverse range of hikers—including military veterans with PTSD\, grieving widowers\, and troubled teens—who seek healing and clarity in the wilderness. \nThe film began as a project in May 2018 and was partially inspired by the story of Cheryl Strayed’s book/movie Wild. What was initially curiosity became a strong pull\, a “calling” to go into the woods and interview some of the hikers and discover the source of their healing and transformation. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/hcff-trail-mix-meet-the-director-at-highlands-pac
LOCATION:Highlands PAC\, 507 Chestnut Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:HCFF | Trail Mix + Meet the Director at The Village Green
DESCRIPTION:Trail Mix (Winner: Audience Choice Award) + Meet the Director at The Village Green \nThe 2025 Audience Choice Award winner will be shown at the PAC in Highlands and at the Village Green in Cashiers on Saturday\, June 20th! The director and filmmaker Glenn Sweitzer will be at both events to discuss the film and answer questions. \nThe 50-minute documentary follows a 2\,000-mile journey from Georgia to Maine along the Appalachian Trail. The film focuses on the “transformative power of nature\,” interviewing a diverse range of hikers—including military veterans with PTSD\, grieving widowers\, and troubled teens—who seek healing and clarity in the wilderness. \nThe film began as a project in May 2018 and was partially inspired by the story of Cheryl Strayed’s book/movie Wild. What was initially curiosity became a strong pull\, a “calling” to go into the woods and interview some of the hikers and discover the source of their healing and transformation. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/hcff-trail-mix-meet-the-director-at-the-village-green
LOCATION:The Village Green\, 160 Frank Allen Road\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:HCFF Seminar | The Art of the Title at Highlands PAC
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Christian Haberkern \nChristian will explore the rich history and evolution of main-on-end title sequences in film\, beginning with the groundbreaking work of Saul Bass on classics like Vertigo\, North by Northwest\, and Psycho\, and Maurice Binder’s iconic contributions to the James Bond franchise. He will trace the development of the craft through to the modern era with influential sequences like Kyle Cooper’s gritty and genre-defining work on Seven\, as well as contemporary television examples such as Severance and True Detective. \nThe talk will also include a behind-the-scenes look at some of the title sequences he has designed\, including Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania\, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever\, and the Disney+ series Agatha\, offering insight into the creative process and storytelling power behind these visual introductions and conclusions. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/hcff-seminar-the-art-of-the-title-at-highlands-pac
LOCATION:Highlands PAC\, 507 Chestnut Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:HCFF | "Best of" Awards and People's Choice Award at Highlands PAC
DESCRIPTION:Viewers at each individual film will get a chance to vote.  The winning film will be announced on Sunday. \nWinners will receive $1000 and a custom designed art piece which was made by a local artist from the The Bascom\, a Center for the Visual Arts in Highlands\, NC. \nFavorites Count: 0
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/hcff-best-of-awards-and-peoples-choice-award-at-highlands-pac
LOCATION:Highlands PAC\, 507 Chestnut Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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