Montgomery Film Festival returns Aug. 7-9 to the Capri Theatre

Film lovers and storytellers, mark your calendars! The Montgomery Film Festival is making its return to the capital city. Held at the historic Capri Theatre in Old Cloverdale, Central Alabama’s premier independent film showcase is preparing for an unforgettable weekend filled with local artistry, groundbreaking shorts and feature-length cinema.

Whether you are a lifelong movie buff or looking for a fun cultural night out in Montgomery, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming festival return.

What’s playing at Capri Theatre for film festival weekend

Since 2009, the Montgomery Film Festival has served as a vibrant hub for independent filmmakers across the Southeast and beyond. This year’s event continues that rich tradition while offering a stacked lineup of standout titles.

Here is what festival-goers can look forward to:

• Feature Presentations: Highlights include high-profile independent releases such as The Samurai and the Prisoner (dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa), Possum Town (dir. Daniel Christian), Danny Is My Boyfriend (dirs. Lucy Sandler & Mechi Lakatos) and Chronovisor (dirs. Kevin Walker & Jack Auen).
• Retrospective Screening: Action movie lovers can catch a special 4K newly restored screening of John Woo’s iconic classic, Hard Boiled.
• Dedicated Short Film Blocks: Three distinct curated short film blocks spanning local and national talent, including Student Works, the homegrown Alabama Ties block, and the Coast-to-Coast showcase.
• Filmmaker Q&As: Opportunities to meet visiting directors, producers, and actors after screenings to go behind the scenes of the creative process.

2026 Montgomery Film Festival schedule + venue info

Ready to experience independent cinema on the big screen at the Montgomery Film Festival? Here are the essential event details to help plan your visit:

• When: August 7–9, 2026
• Where: Capri Theatre | 1045 E Fairview Ave, Montgomery
• Schedules + Passes: Complete screening schedules, single-block tickets and full-festival passes are available on the Montgomery Film Festival website.

Support local art and join fellow cinephiles in celebrating the return of this beloved capital city tradition!

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