THE GR FILM FEST IGNITES THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 19TH.
2025 FESTIVAL
September 19th-21st
Our 2025 Merch is here! Purchase your T-shirt with this year’s selections on the back for $25
Celebrate all WEEKEND long!
Kick off with our short block screening, panel discussions, and workshop intros! Join us for a fun evening of mingling with other filmmakers and creative minds. Free entry for filmmakers who submitted a film! *Must RSVP
OPENING NIGHT | $10 @ TBD
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20th
24 HR FILM CHALLENGE - Win CASH!
Calling all aspiring Spielbergs! Think you can write, shoot, edit, and submit a mini-masterpiece in just 24 hours? Join the Grand Rapids Film Festival's fourth 24-Hour Micro Film Challenge at GRTV Studio. Grab your team (it's allowed!), unleash your creativity, and race the clock. Screen your film on September 21st – fame (and cash prizes!) await!
Start time: 9am
Location: TBD
Register now for $40 or $50 at the door.
Upcoming Workshops
Saturday and Sunday
TBA: Sunday 9/21
Hosted by: TBA
Join us at GRTV for
Time: TBA @GRCMC
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TBA: Sunday 9/21
Hosted by: TBA
Join us at GRTV for
Time: TBA @ Muse SE
Get Directions
SCREENINGS, WORKSHOPS, and AWARDS
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20th
Watch the big screen all day! Catch a dazzling array of films at the historic Wealthy Theatre. Dive into a cinematic adventure – doors open at 11am!
Afterwards, come join us for our Awards Ceremony at the amazing Muse in downtown. Winners for Best Film, Short Film, Music Video, Commercial, and 1-Minute Micro Film will be announced!
Locations: Wealthy Theatre & Muse
* Submitting filmmakers get 2 free weekend passes, including workshops. Plus, 50% off additional passes
SCREENINGS AND WORKSHOPS
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21st
The Celebration Theatre continues its film screenings today! Watch more amazing films at this charismatic theater and afterwards stay for fun, interactive workshops with industry professionals.
Screenings at Celebration Theatre 11 am - 4:30 pm
Filmmakers Q&A’s at 1:30pm & 4pm
Micro Film Challenge Screening & Live Judging 5:30-6:30 pm
We’ll See you There!