Fierce Flix, Lisa Smith Teaches and Asheville School of Film teach local kids the art of filmmaking and life skills.
Four of a Kind: Joshua Overbay on the film scene in WNC
The filmmaker and program director of the Film & TV program at Western Carolina University offers his thoughts on the local film scene.
Documentary short immortalizes 1972 HHS basketball team
Director Keith Dunnavant discusses making his latest documentary sports film.
Short documentary humanizes local homeless population
Diana Wortham Theatre hosts a screening of “Homeless: A Human Story,” plus music, poetry and a panel discussion, on June 10.
Justice Film Collective brings ethical practices to movie and TV productions
The Asheville-based production company seeks to shift the values of the independent film industry toward collective care, accountability and liberation.
A look back at the Asheville Film Festival’s brief, exciting run
The city-funded festival ran 2003-09 and brought major filmmakers, actors and films to Asheville.
Stephanie Perkins celebrates film adaptation and new horror novel
The Asheville-based author discusses her first film adaptation and the process of writing her second horror novel.
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. transitions to a first-run theater
Mike Rangel discusses the difficult but pragmatic decision to stop screening second-run and repertory films.
WECAN Man project spotlights diverse neighborhood
JP Chalarca discusses his new oral history project, which tells the stories of people who live and work in the West End Clingman Avenue Neighborhood.
Filmmaker transplants discuss working in Asheville
Lenny Lenox and Tabitha and Mason McDonald have found success in a local film industry that still has plenty of room to grow.
New documentary dispels myths about moonshining
Local filmmaker David Weintraub examines the history of moonshine in his latest documentary, The Spirits Still Move Them.
Cornerstones of the WNC arts scene navigate distinct reopening obstacles
The Fine Arts Theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse and Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville face unique challenges on the road to resuming operations.
Around town: Say Their Names
The YMI Cultural Center and First Congregational United Church of Christ renew their partnership; Asheville Pizza & Brewing reopens its theater; and more area arts news.
Ria Young pays homage to Shiloh’s history in debut documentary
Asheville-based memoirist and playwright Ria Young adds “filmmaker” to her resume with a documentary short on her native Shiloh community.
A&E Roundup: ‘Minari’ wins top honors from NC critics
Lee Isaac Chung’s ’80s-set drama wins four awards from the NCFCA, Jonathan Ammons releases a new album and more area arts news.
Best movies of 2020: Xpress reviewers’ Top-5 picks
Nine members of the Xpress movie review team share their Top 5 lists for 2020.
Lucas McKee’s Top 5 films of 2020
Xpress critics look back on the year in film.
Josh McCormack’s Top 5 films of 2020
Xpress critics look back on the year in film.
Melissa Myers’ Top 5 films of 2020
Xpress critics look back on the year in film.
Douglas Davidson’s Top 5 films of 2020
Xpress critics look back on the year in film.
Bruce Steele’s Top 5 films of 2020
Xpress critics look back on the year in film.