Welcome to the Alchemy Film Festival (AFF)
Presented by Alchemy Theatre and Alchemy Theatre's Geneva Kent Center for the Arts • Huntington, WV

Alchemy Theatre proudly announces the 2nd Annual Alchemy Film Festival (AFF) — a celebration of bold voices, visionary storytelling, and global cinema. Nestled in the heart of Huntington, West Virginia, at the stunning Geneva Kent Center for the Arts, AFF brings the world to our stage while honoring the rich creative spirit of Appalachia.

AFF is dedicated to uplifting both international and local filmmakers, providing a platform where the stories of our region can stand shoulder to shoulder with films from around the world. At the core of the festival is a belief in the power of community-driven art and the unique voices that rise from the hills and heart of our region.

Each year, AFF will spotlight short films — both narrative and documentary — and host our signature 72-Hour Film Challenge, inviting creators to craft original films in just three days.

Throughout our October festival each year, audiences can enjoy filmmaker Q&As, featured speakers, networking events, festival merchandise, and more — all designed to foster connection, creativity, and cultural exchange.

Rooted in the transformative mission of Alchemy Theatre, the festival is more than a showcase — it's a spark.

The Alchemy Begins Here.

Rules & Terms

All genres are accepted for Short Narrative with a maximum length of 20 minutes.
All subjects are accepted for Short Documentary with a maximum length of 20 minutes.

The films must include English subtitles (unless the spoken language is English).

By submitting your film, you agree that:
1. Alchemy Film Festival can use parts of your film (including trailer/teaser/film poster) for promotional purpose.
2. Entry fees are non-refundable.
3. You own all the rights to the film.
4. You cannot withdraw your submission after the official selection announcement of each round.
5. Use of AI must be indicated, and may affect your selection status. We want your original work.

Important notice: By submitting to Alchemy Film Festival, we consider that the submitter owns all the rights to the film, meaning that the submitted work (i) does not violate or infringe any copyright, patent, privacy right, publicity right, trademark, service mark or any other personal or property right of any person or entity, that (ii) does not constitute or include a defamation of any person or entity, and that (iii) its representatives have paid and will pay in full all license fees, clearance fees, and other obligations, of any kind, arising from or associated with the exhibition of the Film at or in connection with the Festival. Also, that the submitter is duly authorized, on his own behalf and on behalf of all other persons or entities who have any ownership rights or interests (including, without limitation, intellectual property rights) in or relating to the film, to exhibit the film at the Festival.

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  • Bruce Leslie

    The inaugural festival was wonderful and full of joy. There was truly a diverse group of films screened.

    March 2026
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