WOW Studio One Theatre & Film Festival
Schedule
Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
South Carolina State Museum | Columbia, SC
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🎬✨ WSO Theatre & Film Festival 2026📍 Columbia, SC
🗓 April 30 – May 2, 2026
Official Festival Locations:
📌 SC State Museum
📌 Segra Park – Exclusive Club Lounge
📌 CMFA Theatre
🏨 Host Hotel: Homewood Suites & Tru Hotel
🚨 TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW — LIMITED CAPACITY EVENTS
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment…
this is it.
THE INAUGURAL WSO THEATRE & FILM FESTIVAL
A bold, elevated celebration of storytelling — produced by WOW Studio One in partnership with the City of Columbia, SC.
This isn’t just a festival.
This is access.
This is alignment.
This is opportunity.
👉 YOU want to be in this room.
🌟 FEATURED INDUSTRY GUESTS
🎬 Tressa Smallwood – Film/TV Producer & Distribution Powerhouse
🎭 Phaedra Harris – Hollywood Casting Director & Producer
🎥 Jalene Mack – Entertainment Attorney, CEO & Producer
🎭 Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs – Iconic Actor & Director
🎙 Scott DuPont – Film Finance Strategist
🎬 Akintunde - Comedian, Writer, Producer, Director
🎬 Amy Bower – Casting Director
🎬 John Ewing - Theatre and Film Producer
🎥 Wade Sellers – Award-Winning Documentary Director
🎭 Natarsha Garcia – Talent Manager & Star-Maker
🎬 Javon Johnson - Actor, Director, Producer
…and more to be announced.
These aren’t just speakers.
They are decision-makers, gatekeepers, and deal-makers.
🎭🎬 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨ Live Theatre Productions (Short Plays & Stage Readings)
✨ Film Screenings (Shorts, Pilots, Trailers, Music Videos)
✨ Masterclasses & Industry Panels
✨ Lunch & Learn Sessions
🎤🔥 SHOOT YOUR SHOT COMPETITIONS
🎥 Pitch Competition
Present your project. Get real feedback.
Make real connections.
🏆 Cash Prize + Trophy
🎭 Actor Competition
Perform live for industry professionals.
Be seen. Be evaluated. Be remembered.
🏆 Cash Prize + Trophy
✨ PLUS…
🤝 High-Energy Networking Mixers
🏆 WSO Honors Awards Ceremony (Grammy-style experience at Segra Park) Live entertainment and more!
🎯 WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Actors.
Writers.
Directors.
Producers.
Content Creators.
Creative Entrepreneurs.
…and anyone ready to stop watching and start moving.
⚠️ DON’T WAIT
Some rooms will fill.
Some opportunities will close.
Some seats won’t be available later.
👉 Secure your tickets NOW
📍 APRIL 30 – MAY 2, 2026
Columbia, South Carolina
We’re not just hosting a festival…
We’re creating a moment.
Let’s make history.
🎬 GET IN THE ROOM
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Where is it happening?
South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St,Columbia, South Carolina, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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