Franklin County Int. Film Festival

01/25/2026

Sunday, January 25th - Day 92 of the Walk for Peace 🕊️

With up to a half inch of freezing rain expected overnight , the road ahead will be slick and bitter cold. These monks usually walk 30 miles a day, but tomorrow may slow them closer to 24. Still, through aching feet, wet robes, and winter wind, they continue forward with quiet determination and steady hearts.

LUNCH STOP 🍵
Van-Hanh Pagoda – NC Buddhist
4229 Forestville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616

REST STOP 🏠
Rolesville Baptist Church
301 E Young St, Rolesville, NC 27571

Route for the day 🗺️

From the lunch stop on Forestville Road, they’ll turn right onto US-401, follow the Louisburg Road bypass, then turn left onto E. Young Street to reach Rolesville Baptist Church.

NOTE: They will not be walking through Main Street in Rolesville.

⚠️ As always, the route may shift depending on conditions after the storm. ⚠️

01/20/2026

Walk for Peace Update: Greensboro to Raleigh
The Walk for Peace is moving through North Carolina.
Tuesday Night Stop: January 20, 2026
The monks will rest near Julian, North Carolina. (No visitation)
Next Route Through NC (Starting Wednesday, January 21)
Julian, NC
Liberty, NC
Staley, NC
Siler City, NC
Pittsboro, NC
Wilsonville, NC
Apex, NC
Cary, NC
Raleigh, NC — Estimated Saturday, January 24, 2026
They have not announced an exact time or location yet, but there is expected to be an opportunity for the public to meet them. They also plan to visit the North Carolina State Capitol while in Raleigh.
As always, dates may shift depending on weather and road conditions.
After Raleigh, Their Next Stops:
Rolesville, NC
Louisburg, NC
Centerville, NC

09/20/2025

Celebrating our 10th Anniversary -
The NCISAFF logo is a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and connection. At its center stands a graceful, multicultural woman rising from a red lotus—symbolizing beauty, resilience, and artistic awakening. She holds two film clapperboards inscribed with NCISAFF, representing the power of global storytelling.

Adorned with a red cardinal and a peacock on her shoulders—symbols of North Carolina and South Asian heritage—she is framed by blooming dogwood flowers, evoking hope, unity, and homegrown pride. A green cardinal rests on the lotus beneath her, symbolizing peace and the nurturing of new creative voices.

Encircled in a frame echoing both a camera lens and the Earth itself, this logo speaks to the festival’s mission: bridging cultures and amplifying stories from around the world through the universal language of film.

The NCISAFF (North Carolina International South Asian Film Festival) logo is more than a symbol—it’s a visual poem honoring the universal power of storytelling.

At its center is a graceful woman of multinational heritage, representing the strength and spirit of women creators across the globe. She stands atop a red lotus, a powerful symbol in many cultures for purity, transformation, and creative emergence.

This logo reflects NCISAFF’s deep commitment to diversity, creativity, and cultural unity—inviting audiences to explore cinema that transcends borders and connects hearts.

06/11/2025

Pictures from the film fest , June 1, 2025

05/31/2025

NC Fashion Day 3 - Randi Arrington - Our Model glimpses - Franklin Flicks Film Fest “Watch the Girl Scouts Troop 508 light up the red carpet runway with their unique style and unstoppable confidence at the film fest! From fierce fashion to fearless fun, these young stars are going to steal spotlight — and yes, we’re officially fully booked!” North Carolina Indian & SOUTH ASIAN FILM FEST Franklin County NC Government The Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce

05/28/2025

NC Fashion - Day 2 - Ketki, Franklinton, NC Resident. She showcased her Velvet Saree at the recent Triangle North Executive Airport Air Fest. You can make any place your runaway, it's all up to you. Your fashion, your choice. North Carolina Indian & SOUTH ASIAN FILM FEST Louisburg NC True Community Louisburg Historic District Neighborhood Franklinton Community Information Bunn Community Information Page NCISAFF

05/27/2025

NC FASHION WEEK - DAY 1 - FEATURING MEREDITH HEDGEPETH (form the Tuscarora and Cherokee Tribe)
As we get closed to the 9th Annual Franklin County International Film Festival to be held on June 1, 2025, It's time to showcase the NC Fashion Week. How do Fashion and Film Blend? Fashion and film blend naturally because both are powerful forms of visual storytelling and cultural expression.
How Fashion and Film Blend:
Costume design helps define a character’s personality, background, status, and emotional state.
Fashion anchors the audience in a specific era or culture
It gives authenticity to period films and fantasy worlds alike..
Films often set fashion trends, influencing what people wear.
Designers collaborate with filmmakers to showcase collections through cinema.
Fashion helps tell stories visually, especially when characters don’t speak much.
Think of silent films or modern mood-driven indie films where looks say everything. FFranklin County NC Government@ #

01/13/2025

12th Lakecity International Film Festival
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