THE MYSTIC FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 9TH YEAR WITH 131 FILMS!
The Festival’s main slate will showcase 131 new short and feature-length documentary and narrative films from around the world, including films by student filmmakers. The four-day festival will also feature filmmakers’ workshops, panel discussions, networking opportunities, a screenwriting competition, and an awards presentation recognizing this year's outstanding films and screenwriters.
The Mystic Film Festival will be held September 24-27, 2026, bringing filmmakers and audiences together in Mystic to celebrate established and emerging talent from around the world. Festival events will take place at Mystic Luxury Cinemas, La Grua Center, Mystic Noank Library, and The United Theatre, with workshops and panel discussions led by filmmakers and local experts.
The Festival will open on Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m. (preceded by a wine reception at 6:30 p.m.) at Mystic Luxury Cinemas with a screening of the feature documentary Slowburn Shoot, followed by a Q&A with the film’s director and featured contributors.
On Sunday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. (preceded by a wine reception at 6:30 p.m.) at Mystic Luxury Cinemas, the Festival jury will present awards to this year's winning films and screenwriters. Additionally, the Festival will honor William Sadler with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Schedules, tickets, and passes are now available at: