Become a Sponsor

The Footcandle Film Festival is returning to Hickory, North Carolina on September 18-27, 2026! This is an exciting ten days of film screenings, with films being submitted from around the world for consideration. The best reviewed films will be shown during the festival, starting with an opening night event and closing with an awards ceremony. The festival is held at the Hickory Community Theatre with special events at the SALT Block, the Carolina Theater, and the Hum outdoor concert venue.

This festival continues to be a showcase event for the Catawba County area, and we are making every effort to have our twelfth year be just as successful as the first. To make it a success, we depend on support from local businesses, organizations, and individuals. Every dollar spent on this festival goes toward creating an experience that attendees, filmmakers, and other visitors to the area will remember — and help "spread the word" for continued festival growth.

The festival is produced by the Footcandle Film Society, a Catawba County-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All financial contributions to the film festival are tax deductible.

There are several levels of suggested financial support listed below, along with the sponsorship benefits; however, we appreciate any contribution, of any amount, that can be given to support the festival.