2026 edition

The Selma Cinema Festival returns in 2026 for its second edition, once again transforming Selma into a vibrant hub of storytelling, creativity, and community.

From March 26–29, 2026, audiences are invited to experience powerful films, inspiring conversations, and exciting events that honor storytelling as a force for change.

✨ What to Expect
🎥 Screenings of short and feature-length films across genres
🏆Competitions in Feature Films, U.S. Short Films, Alabama Short Films, Social Justice Short Films, and Foreign Short Films
🎓 Youth programs and student showcases
🚶‍♀️ The Selma Experience — a guided civil rights history tour
🗣️ Filmmaker workshops and panels
🎉 Community events and award ceremonies

Events will take place across Selma’s most iconic venues — the Foot Soldiers Park Auditorium, Walton Theatre, and Arts Revive — creating a cinematic journey rooted in place and purpose.

📣 More details coming soon!