The annual festival - 4 days of screenings, workshops, and networking opportunities galore!
Thursday, May 23, 2024
B.Y.O.F. - Bring Your Own Film
Location:
House of Black Cat Magic
841 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Doors: 7:30 pm
Screening: When Darkness Falls
Suggested Donation: $10
It’s like an open mic, but for movies! Also known as an “Open Projector,” B.Y.O.F. is our most egalitarian event. No submitting, no judges, just movies on a first come, first screened basis.
Bring a USB drive with a film 10 minutes or less and share with the community. We’ll accept films until the 1 hour programming slot is filled.
Suggested Donation - $10
Proceeds benefit Cat Fly & the rescue kitties at House of Black Cat Magic.
Friday, May 24, 2024
Fancy Friday - Opening Reception & Screening
Location:
Haiku, I Do
26 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
VIP Reception: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
GA Doors: 7:30 pm
Screening: 8:00 pm
It’s a night to dress up, mingle and enjoy the creme de la creme of Cat Fly weekend. Friday is a showcase of high production value documentaries, dramas, comedies and more.
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Bonding & Brunch: Late Morning Mixer
Location:
The Odd
1045 Haywood Rd,
Asheville, NC 28806
12 pm - 1 pm
Early, but not too early. Enjoy the company of fellow community members and get to know one another before the big screening. Not to mention The Odd ranks high on most Asheville lists of “Best Bloody Mary”. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Here is a link to the food menu. Stick around for the workshop right after!
Workshop: New Horizons - Exploring Virtual Production
Location:
The Odd
1045 Haywood Rd,
Asheville, NC 28806
1 pm - 2 pm
AVLFilm & Zero Point Creative presents New Horizons: a workshop exploring virtual production hosted by David Stapp.
Community Night - Saturday Screening
Location:
DSSOLVR Brewing Event Space
63 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Doors: 7:30 pm
Screening: 8:30 pm
Ready to get weird with us? By night two, we’re all warmed up. We’ll be showcasing micro-budget wonders of the generally strange variety. Featuring horror, sci-fi, music videos and experimental shorts. If you like Cat Fly Halloween - this screening is for you!
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Feature Spotlight Matinee
Location:
Grail Moviehouse
17 Foundy St Ste 10, Asheville, NC 28801
Screening: 4:30 pm (Come a little early to grab some movie snacks and a good seat!)
FEATURE SPOTLIGHT: The only feature of the festival. It’s no easy task to go full length with an indie budget. You won’t want to miss admiring this magnificent feat of filmmaking in both awe and envy.
OPENING SHORT: opening for our feature will be the winner of Western Carolina’s student festival, Controlled Chaos! We support young filmmakers and can’t wait to feature this destined-to-be-great film artists’ promising early work.