Lights, Camera... Action at the Fuquay Film Fest
Two days of indie shorts, workshops, and cinematic surprises.
Shannon
November 06, 2025
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Get ready to grab your popcorn and your $20 All Festival Pass—the Fuquay Film Fest is rolling out the red carpet at the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center November 14–15. Expect two days of curated short films, filmmaker panels, and hands-on workshops that’ll make you feel like you just walked out of Sundance (minus the cold).
Click here to grab your pass and plan your screenings — before the best seats disappear faster than the credits roll.
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