2026 BACKLIGHT STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL ITINERARY
BACKLIGHT DAY ONE - 03/28
Opening Ceremony
3:00PM @ Morton TheaterFilmmaking in Georgia Panel
3:30PM @ Morton TheaterMid-Length Film Finalists Screenings
4:30PM @ Morton TheaterIntermission w/ Photobooth & Popcorn
5:45PM @ Morton TheaterShort Film Finalist Screenings
6:15PM @ Morton TheaterPresenting the Luminary Alumni Award
7:45PM @ Morton TheaterBACKLIGHT DAY TWO - 03/29
Backlight Mixer/Luncheon
12:30PM @ Live Wire AthensBacklight Red Carpet (Cast & Crew)
12:30PM @ Live Wire AthensBacklight Red Carpet (Public)
3:00PM @ Live Wire AthensA Look Back: Past Years Re-Runs
1:00PM @ Morton TheaterThe 2026 Backlight Awards Ceremony
4:00PM @ Morton Theater
BACKLIGHT STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL, INC. ANNOUNCES 2026 FESTIVALBy: Backlight Press Center
Matthew Perkins: A Luminary Georgia FilmmakerBy: Georgia Entertainment
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