day 1 agenda
Thursday, april 11, 2018 - OPENING NIGHT
CBFF Registration
11:00AM - 3:00PM
CBFF Registration Center Festival pass pick-up and sales @ Host Hotel Fairfield Inn By Marriott
Museum Tour @ The Museum of the New South
11:00PM - 5:00PM
Museum Tour at your leisure @ Museum of the New South
Opening Night Welcome & Film
6:30PM - 10:00:PM
Opening Night Film, Welcome & Red Carpet Mixer with Live Music
day 2 agenda
Friday April 12, 2019 - Charlotte Convention Center
CBFF Registration and pass pick-up
9:00AM -
CBFF Registration Center Festival pass pick-up and sales
Digital Village & PowerUp Stage
10:00AM - 7:30PM
Digital Village & PowerUp Stage Marketplace Vendors, Panel Discussion, Empowerment Speakers & Entertainment
Independent Film Screenings:
10:00AM - 7:00PM
Independent Film Screenings: Narrative Features, Documentaries, Web Series, Short Films & Student Films
"My Beat, Your Movie" in the Boom Boom Room
11:00AM - 6:00PM
Music Artist Submissions: “My Beat, Your Movie” where attendees go into the Boom Boom Room dance and listen to the playlist to select the songs best suited for a Film or TV show.
40 million dollar Film/TV Grant
11:00AM - 12:45PM
Where’s the Money? Come and listen to the North Carolina Film Commissioner speak about the 40 million dollar Film/TV Grant and the Film opportunities in the Carolinas.
From Book/Idea to Screen
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Come and hear from experts how to adapting your book, script or idea into a Movie or TV show.
Poolside Network Mixer
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Meet filmmakers and attendees at the Poolside Network Mixer at the Fairfield Inn by Marrotte.
Fashion of Film Showcase
7:30PM - 10:00PM
Our Fashion of Film competition will allow designers to showcase their creative talents while incorporating film into their designs.
CBFF Friday Night Celebration
10:30PM - 2:00AM
Dance the night away at the Friday Night After Party
day 3 agenda
Saturday, April 13, 2019 - Charlotte Convention Center
CBFF Registration and Pass Pick-up
9:00AM -
CBFF Registration Center – Festival pass pick-up and sales
PITCH ME
9:00AM - 11:30PM
Pitch your Idea for a Film, TV or Reality show to our industry experts. Get immediate feedback from the experts and your peers.
Digital Village & PowerUp Stage
10:00AM - 6:45AM
Digital Village & PowerUp Stage Marketplace Vendors, Panel Discussion, Empowerment Speakers & Entertainment
Independent Film Screenings
10:00AM - 7:00PM
Independent Film Screenings Narrative Features, Documentaries, Web Series, Shorts, Student Films
"MY BEAT, YOUR MOVIE" IN THE BOOM BOOM ROOM
11:00AM - 6:00PM
Music Artist Submissions: “My Beat, Your Movie” where attendees go into the Boom Boom Room dance and listen to the playlist to select the songs best suited for a Film or TV show.
CASTING CALL
11:00AM - 12:30PM
“Casting Call” Learn how to get that next acting gig
Women in Film Panel
1:30PM - 2:45PM
Hear the stories how the growing opportunities for women in film and the content created by this panel.
Writing an Award Winning Script
3:00PM - 4:30PM
What are the tools and skills needed to Write an Award-winning Script
DAY PARTY - PoolSide Network Mixer
4:30PM - 6:30PM
PoolSide Network Mixer
Red Carpet Vision Awards
8:00PM - 10:30PM
Come as we celebrate the best in film, acting and the community at the Red Carpet Vision Awards called by many Charlotte version of the Oscars. DJ, Guest Presenter, Celebrity host, and Live Entertainment.
CBFF After Party
10:30PM - 2:00AM
Come to celebrate with the filmmakers and attendees at the Closing night Afterparty.
day 4 agenda
Sunday April 14, 2019
Filmmakers Prayer Breakfast
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Meet us at the host hotel for the Filmmakers Prayer Breakfast. Giving thanks for an awesome festival and networking with attendees and filmmakers.
Stop the Bullying/Gun Violence video contest
2:30pm -
Calling all students 7 to 17. Speak out against bullying and gun violence. Using your Art, Dance, Rap, Poetry, Short film or a Song.