Start the Appalachian Film Festival with a fun and social Kickoff Night at Foundry Theater!

Join us Friday at 6:00 PM for an evening that brings filmmakers, festival guests, and the community together to celebrate Appalachian stories and creativity.

Film Screening – Enjoy a special opening-night screening

Film Party – Mix and mingle with filmmakers and festival attendees, while the 37 Flood plays some of their favorite tunes live!

Trivia Night – Test your movie knowledge and win bragging rights

Whether you’re attending the full festival or just stopping by for one night, Friday is the perfect way to jump into the weekend and connect with fellow film lovers.

Foundry Theater

Friday | 6:00 PM, Doors at 5:30 PM

Come celebrate, meet new people, and kick off an unforgettable weekend at the Appalachian Film Festival!

Friday — Opening Night

Program Length: 113 minutes

Doors Open: 5:30 PM

Screenings Begin: 6:05 PM

6:05 PM – 6:14 PM Kosodrevina (2019)

6:14 PM – 6:51 PM Voices Faintly Heard: Folksongs of the Southern West Virginia Coalfields

6:51 PM – 7:03 PM Fasnacht in Helvetia, West Virginia

7:03 PM – 7:58 PM These Boys: The 1937 Flood

Live music from the 37 Flood beginning at 8 pm