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April 7, 2026

Running Bull Student Film Festival

 

About the Festival

In its second year, we are excited to expand the Running Bull Film Festival to include students from several Durham Public High Schools. Held in Fletcher Hall at the Carolina Theatre of Durham, we invite friends, family, and the Durham community to celebrate their creative achievements. Additionally, the students will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with filmmakers and industry experts during a full-day workshop at the Carolina Theatre of Durham. 

 

Festival Mission

The mission of the Running Bull Film Festival is to support, educate, and celebrate emerging filmmakers within Durham Schools through collaboration with students, educators and community partners.

 

Watch a Recap of the 2025 Festival

 

WATCH THE 2025 FILMS

You can watch the films from the 2025 festival online at Jordan High School Innovation Lab. 

 

THANK YOU TO THE 2026 FESTIVAL SPONSORS

Curtis Berzofsky | President
Gabriela Robayo Suarez | Social Media & Marketing
Sandhya Ramesh | Secretary & Social Media
Azaria Turner | Advertising Design & Marketing
Pete Vines | Community Outreach
Tatiana Wahyon | Community Outreach
Teja Burton | Sound Production & Design

Curtis Berzofsky

Curtis Berzofsky

Senior, Jordan High School

Ann Thaden

Ann Thaden

Photography and Fine Arts Teacher, Jordan High School

Stuart Albright

Stuart Albright

English and Creative Writing Teacher, Jordan High School

Jacob Purkins

Jacob Purkins

English and Film Teacher, Durham School for the Arts

Laurie Siegel

Laurie Siegel

Senior Director of Education & Community Engagement, Carolina Theatre of Durham

THANK YOU TO THE 2026 FESTIVAL SPONSORS

Become a Sponsor of the Running Bull Festival Today!

At the Running Bull Festival, we are proud to champion the next generation of storytellers in Durham. Our program invests in young filmmakers, providing them with the resources, mentorship, and opportunities they need to bring their creative visions to life. By becoming a sponsor, you are not just supporting a festival—you are helping to shape the future of film and empowering local talent.

BECOME A SPONSOR

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

  • Logo recognition on the Running Bull webpage
  • Logo recognition on the Corporate Support page on the Carolina Theatre website
  • Logo recognition on pre-film slides to play before the festival screenings
  • Logo on photobooth digital border during the festival
  • Logo on festival t-shirt
  • 4 festival t-shirts
  • 2 VIP Concessions packages (2 fountain drink vouchers + 2 popcorn vouchers)
  • 2 dedicated social posts on social media
  • Logo recognition on the Running Bull webpage
  • 2 festival t-shirts
  • 1 VIP Concessions package (2 fountain drink vouchers + 2 popcorn vouchers)
    • Name recognition on the Running Bull webpage
    • 1 festival t-shirt