Cobb International Film Festival
2026 Festival Highlights and Programming
- More than 100 Independent Films: A curated slate of features, shorts and documentaries, highlighting breakout international cinema and elite projects from local Georgia filmmakers.
- The 100-Hour Film Race and Gala: A thrilling, high-stakes competition where filmmakers write, shoot and edit a film in just 100 hours. The festival will host exclusive screenings of these frantic masterpieces, culminating in a prestigious Awards Gala.
- Industry Panels and Workshops: Educational sessions led by veteran industry professionals, specifically focusing on the logistics of financing, producing and distributing independent films in today’s market.
- Star-Studded Legacy: Continuing a tradition that has previously welcomed celebrity guests and honorees like Matthew Modine (“Stranger Things”), Robert Patrick (“Terminator 2”), Chandler Riggs (“The Walking Dead”) and Georgia’s own Gregory Alan Williams (“The Righteous Gemstones”).
The festival will conclude with its signature awards ceremony, honoring excellence in filmmaking across categories such as Best Local Film, Lifetime Achievement, and top international and domestic honors.
Ticket and Attendance Information
Screenings and events run continuously from Aug. 6–9. All events take place at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre.
Single-day passes, weekend passes, and full festival passes can be purchased in advance online at cobbfilmfestival.org or directly at the box office during the festival.
About the Cobb International Film Festival
Originally launched as the Marietta International Film Festival before rebranding in 2019 to reflect its expanding global footprint, the Cobb International Film Festival is an annual celebration of independent cinema held at the historic Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre. The festival is made possible through a collaborative partnership between Long Shot Productions Ltd., East Coast Talent Agency, the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, Cobb Travel and Tourism, the City of Marietta, and the Cobb County Georgia Government.