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
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center | Columbia, SC
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🎬✨ WSO Theatre & Film Festival 2026April 30 – May 2, 2026 | Columbia, SC
Get ready for 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 is not just a festival.
This is access.
This is alignment.
This is opportunity.
You want to get in this room.
🔥 FEATURED INDUSTRY GUESTS INCLUDE:
🎬 Award-Winning Author & Film/TV Distribution Powerhouse
Tressa Smallwood
🎭 Hollywood Casting Director & Producer - Phaedra Harris
🎥 Celebrity Entertainment Attorney, CEO & Producer - Jalene Mack
🎭 Cultural Icon, Award-Winning Veteran Actor & Director - Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
🎙 Producer & Film Finance Strategist - Scott DuPont
🎬 Casting Director - Amy Bower
🎥 Documentary Director - Wade Sellers
🎭 Talent Manager & Star-Maker - Natarsha Garcia
…and more are being added.
These are working professionals.
Decision-makers.
Gatekeepers.
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
🎥 Film/TV Pitch Sessions
Pitch your project for real-time feedback and potential connections.
🎭 Audition Pitch Sessions
Audition live for industry professionals and receive direct feedback — and possibly new opportunities.
This is the room where conversations happen.
This is where visibility turns into possibility.
✨ Networking Mixer Events
✨ Red-Carpet Awards Ceremony (Grammy-style experience)
Whether you're an actor, writer, director, producer, creative entrepreneur — or someone who simply loves bold storytelling — this festival was built with you in mind.
🎞 SUBMISSIONS ARE STILL OPEN!
We are currently accepting:
✔ Short Plays
✔ Short Films
✔ Pilots
✔ Trailers
✔ Music Videos
Submit today at:
👉 www.wsofestival.com
👉 www.filmfreeway.com/wsofestival
Don’t wait.
Don’t hesitate.
Get in the room.
April 30 – May 2, 2026
Columbia, South Carolina
Let’s make history.
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Where is it happening?
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1035 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201-3149, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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