Full Bloom Film Festival Celebrates 10 Years This September in Downtown Statesville

2025 Dates Announced: September 11–13

STATESVILLE, NC (May 5, 2025) — The Iredell Arts Council is proud to announce the 10th Annual Full Bloom Film Festival, returning to Downtown Statesville, North Carolina, on September 11–13, 2025.

Now in its milestone year, the Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF) continues to bring independent cinema to the heart of Iredell County with three days of dynamic films, filmmaker round tables, community partnerships, and unique special events designed to honor a decade of storytelling.

“We are thrilled to celebrate 10 years of Full Bloom,” said Charles Ashe, Full Bloom Film Festival Board Chair. “This year’s festival will feature some exciting new touches, including special anniversary programming, expanded community partnerships, and creative ways to honor the filmmakers and audiences who’ve helped us grow.”

Presented by the Iredell Arts Council, FBFF is the only international film festival in Iredell County and has become a regional highlight for cinephiles, creatives, and culture lovers. The festival showcases films from around the world while maintaining a welcoming, small-town atmosphere.

Submissions for the 2025 festival remain open, and the full lineup of films will be announced in August.

For more information, visit www.fullbloomfilmfestival.org and follow @fullbloomfilmfestival on social media.