Tobacco Road Presents: Screen & Craft

Tobacco Road Festival Summit’s “Screen&Craft” is an exhibition that highlights premiere film showcasings & exclusive discussions, providing insight into the various mediums of art culture through an authentic lens of the southern American gaze. Featuring a team of renowned guest appearances, the live series provides an imaginative experience of daring storytelling & genuine perspective from some of the industry’s best.

In addition to a variety of elevated programming, we'll have delectable southern-inspired hors d'oeuvres circulating the Arts Council, presented by Full Street Catering. Dive into local cuisine that tells a story all its own.

Film Premieres, exclusive conversations with Hollywood stars and producers, and incredible southern cuisine make for a culturally refreshing evening in Downtown Durham!

Block 1:

- Indy Film Showcase, Presented By: North Carolina Film Co. - a curated selection of horror-thriller films themed for Halloween spirit. Film #1: Open The Door Film #2: The Matchbox Film #3: The Black Bart of Taco King #17

- Ready to Exhale: Women in Film Panel Discussion

- SINNERS Talkback Exclusive: walk in the shoes of an emerging star in this all-access discussion about creating the # 1 Movie Event of the Year with film Co-Star, Christian Robinson.

Block 2:

- Spotlight Screening: COLOR BOOK, starring Will Catlett — a heartfelt film that follows a devoted single father adjusting to life after his wife's passing while raising his son with Down Syndrome. They embark on a journey through Metro Atlanta to attend their first baseball game.

- Talkback Session to follow with Director David Fortune

- “The South Got Somethin’ To Say” Celebrity Spotlight Conversation: an all-access discussion w/ star actress April Parker Jones about her North Carolina roots, success on the Hulu hit-series ‘Reasonable Doubt’ & everything to expect in the season finale of Bel-Air.