Annual documentary film festival in Durham since 1998. Founded by Nancy Buirski. Called the premier documentary film festival in the United States by both The New York Times and indieWIRE.

Annual festival in Asheville since 1994. Showcasing feature film and video works, "Made on Mac", CD and Internet media, Audio work and Script-writing.

Founded in 1998, annual festival in Winston-Salem, home of the nation's first art-council. Features outstanding work by international, independent and student filmmakers.

Annual independent film festival in Greensboro.