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The Nick & All Good Books invite you to explore iconic stories on the page and the big screen. Read the book, watch the film at The Nick, and join us for a post-screening discussion on how these unforgettable tales come to life in two powerful forms. Grab your copy at All Good Books and get ready for a new way to experience storytelling!

Femme Film Fest is The Nick’s annual celebration of films by and about women. Each year, we shine a light on bold, diverse stories that inspire, challenge, and connect our community.

For 2026, our theme is Taking Up Space, honoring feminine voices and visions in spaces and professions traditionally dominated by masculine perspectives. Through stories on screen and conversations off screen, Femme Film Fest expands the frame and uplifts creativity that challenges expectations, redefines boundaries, and claims its rightful place.

Across four days, audiences will experience films that confront institutional power, subvert genre from within, and explore themes of labor, grief, rebellion, reinvention, and creative control. From independent landmarks to radical experiments to blockbuster reinventions, Femme Film Fest 2026 affirms that taking up space is an artistic act.

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Kick Off Reception

Thursday, March 19 | 6:00 – 7:15 PM |

Join us for the official Femme Film Fest 2026 Kick Off Reception, a beach-themed celebration to launch this year’s festival in style.

Enjoy light bites from Abundant Graze, sip on a specialty drink, and catch live Shag dance demos to get you in the coastal spirit. The reception is free and open to all, so come mix, mingle, and celebrate the start of Femme Fest.

Beach vibes encouraged! Break out your nautical stripes, breezy linens, sundresses, boat shoes, tropical prints, and coastal-inspired party looks. Think seaside soirée — dressed for a stylish night by the (indoor) shore.

Guests are encouraged to stick around for the 7:30 PM screening of Shag (individual tickets or passes required).

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Special Presentation: Jodie Mack

SouthernGauge Presents: Yard Work is Hard Work: Films by Jodie Mack

The program will feature a selection of short films, followed by a live Q&A with Mack. This is a rare opportunity to experience Mack’s tactile, visually striking work on the big screen and hear directly about her creative process. LEARN MORE

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Festival Passes & Tickets

Make the most of Femme Film Fest with a Full Weekend Pass, or join us for a single day with a Daily Pass. Prefer to curate your own lineup? Individual tickets are available for each screening and special event.

Mary Cassatt made a career painting the lives of the women around her. Her radical images showed them as intellectual, feminine and real, which was a major shift in the way women appeared in art. Presenting her astonishing prints, pastels and paintings, this film introduces us to the often-overlooked Impressionist whose own career was as full of contradiction as the women she painted.

A funny, frank portrait of teenage life, Fast Times at Ridgemont High follows a group of Southern California students as they juggle school, work, relationships, and growing up too fast. From Jeff Spicoli’s legendary clashes with authority to Stacy Hamilton’s quietly groundbreaking story arc, the 1982 film captures adolescence with humor, heart, and surprising depth.

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.

A widowed father’s late-night radio confession sparks a cross-country romance in this iconic ’90s love story. Warm, witty, and timeless, Sleepless in Seattle is a reminder that destiny sometimes just needs a little nudge.

From the streets of Newark to the first televised MMA fight in history, Beyond The Belt tells the story of a martial arts pioneer who refused to be overlooked. A gripping portrait of courage, innovation, and cultural impact, the film honors a legacy that changed the fight game forever.

Sigourney Weaver delivers a towering performance in this gripping true story of passion and sacrifice. Gorillas in the Mist is a stirring portrait of a woman who risked everything to save the world’s last mountain gorillas.

A Woman of the World is a witty Jazz Age comedy-drama that sparkles with sophistication and social satire. This special presentation will be paired with music selections from Pearl Jam, whose powerful, guitar-driven sound and introspective lyrics helped define the 1990s alternative rock movement—creating a dynamic, modern counterpoint to this stylish silent-era gem.

Most Likely to Succeed examines the history of education in the United States, revealing the growing shortcomings of conventional education methods in today’s innovative world. The film explores compelling new approaches at a ground-breaking school in San Diego that aims to revolutionize teaching as we know it, inspiring school communities to reimagine what students and teachers are capable of doing.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of glitz, glamour, and cinematic celebration at our annual Red Carpet Party! Step into the spotlight dressed to impress and prepare for a night filled with elegance and entertainment.

Contagion is a gripping medical thriller that follows scientists, public health officials, and everyday people as they confront the rapid spread of a deadly global virus. Praised for its scientific accuracy and developed with guidance from leading epidemiologists and the World Health Organization, the film became newly significant during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shown as part of the 2026 National Evening of Science on Screen, Contagion highlights the vital role of science, communication, and preparedness in times of global crisis.

As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia’s hinterlands are transformed into recruitment stages for the war. Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher goes undercover to film what’s really happening in his own school.

The NY Cat Film Festival™ is an exploration through film of the fascinating felines who share our lives, creating a shared audience experience that inspires, educates and entertains.

The NY Dog Film Festival® is an annual philanthropic celebration of the love between dogs and their people. The Festival is a two-hour medley of animated, documentary and narrative short films from around the world with a canine theme. The Festival premieres every year in New York City, then travels to theaters across the United States with 10% of every ticket benefiting a local dog rescue.

Join the Palmetto Trail in celebration of Earth Day with our annual Conservation Conversation event. This year we have the honor of speaking with local tribal leaders about the importance of nature trails in indigenous cultures.

You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine is a star-studded tribute concert film, captured in October 2022 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, honoring the legendary songwriter's enduring legacy.

A portrait of joy, sorrow, & sound in this exciting collaboration between ColaJazz and Varna International's Muzika! Festival. Muzika! features over 20 exciting performances throughout the state of SC in the month of June.