Schedule announced and tickets on sale for 2026 Reedy Reels Film Festival

GREENVILLE, S.C. –  The 2026 Reedy Reels Film Festival will bring 85 films to the South Carolina Children’s Theatre during the last week of March.

Tickets start at $10 for single film sessions and go through $135 or weekend passes. Tickets and the entire weekend schedule can be found here.

Highlights of the three-day festival include:

• Opening night gala starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27.

• The first film block on Friday night includes short films and animation.

• Saturday’s events start at 9:30 a.m. and go through the entire day.

• There will be five education panels as well as at least 10 film sessions during the weekend.

• The education panels are all free, but tickets are required.

• Sunday’s session starts at 9:30 a.m. and culminates with an award ceremony at 6:30 p.m.

• Film block categories include horror, comedy, drama, music videos and more.

Reedy Reels will take place at the South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta Street, Greenville. It is sponsored by Piedmont Natural Gas and VisitGreenvilleSC. 

Piedmont Natural Gas is dedicated to supporting vibrant communities through various initiatives and programs. VisitGreenvilleSC is proud to support creative storytelling in the community. Through FILM Greenville, they help connect productions with local lodging, locations, permitting, and vendor support across the Upstate.

“We have an amazing array of films and events as part of this year’s Reedy Reels,” said Rhodes Farrell, the festival’s executive director. “Reedy Reels brings together lovers of film and the people who make films like no other event in the Upstate.”

About Reedy Reels:

Reedy Reels promotes the appreciation of the art of filmmaking while generating support for independent filmmakers, especially in the Upstate. The festival will engage the community and create exposure for local filmmaking while building inspiration and new opportunities for local artists. Learn more at reedyreels.com.