Event Information

Surrounded by a rich musical and southern culture, the Macon Film Festival celebrates independent films while promoting filmmaking for entertainment, inspiration, education, and economic development. The Macon Film Festival heads into its 21st year scheduled for August 20th - 23rd, 2026. The festival features film screenings, special guests, Q&A’s, after parties, and more throughout the festival weekend!

Festival Screening Breakdown

Official Selection Screenings: These screenings are films in the competition phase of the festival and are screened during the festival day over multiple festival venues.

Special Screening Films: These screenings are films curated for evening screening events and are outside the competition phase of the festival.

Please note, special screening seating is based on venue availability. Venue doors will open 30 minutes prior to special screening start times and entrance will be staggered based on pass/ticket level. All Access and Screening Pass Holders will receive first access to seating (10 minute window) followed by day pass holders and then single block ticket holders. Single block rush tickets will be sold five minutes prior to screening start time and will be based on availability. Pass holders are encouraged to arrive early to special screening events to ensure your place in line.

  • - Access Pass ($175): Experience everything the festival has to offer! This pass is your ticket festival screenings, parties/receptions, and hospitality suite in the festival HQ. All access pass holders get first priority seating opportunities at special screening events.
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  • - Screening Pass ($75): Interested in just the films? This pass is your ticket to all festival screenings. Screening pass holders get first priority seating opportunities at special screening events.
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  • - Day Ticket ($30): Spend a day at the festival! Day tickets are available for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and give you access to all festival screenings for the purchased day. Please note, purchasing a ticket does not guarantee admission to high capacity screenings as pass holders will get priority.
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  • - Single Block Ticket ($15): Have your eye on one particular feature film or a block of films? The single block ticket is the one for you! Please note, purchasing a ticket does not guarantee admission to high capacity screenings as pass holders will get priority.