Your next favorite film could be one you haven’t heard of yet. This November, discover independent stories and connect with the people bringing them to the screen at the inaugural Fylm TV Film Festival, taking place November 13–14, 2026, at Wayne State University Industry Innovation Center (I2C) (461 Burroughs Street, Detroit, MI 48202).
The two-day event brings audiences, filmmakers, and creative professionals together through curated screenings, networking, and access to organizations supporting the filmmaking community. For movie lovers, it’s an invitation to explore fresh perspectives. For filmmakers, it’s a chance to build relationships that can last beyond the closing credits.
Independent Stories, Global Perspectives
With more than 300 submissions from filmmakers across 55 countries, the festival has attracted interest from a global creative community. Its programming categories include feature films, shorts, and documentaries, offering audiences different ways to experience independent storytelling.
Come with an open mind and a curiosity for stories outside your usual watchlist. You might discover a new filmmaker to follow, encounter an unfamiliar perspective, or leave with a film you’ll want to discuss long after the screening.
Connections Beyond the Screen
Fylm TV’s mission is to help independent films move beyond the festival. Alongside screenings, attendees can connect with fellow film enthusiasts, creative professionals, and organizations offering resources and services to filmmakers.
Finishing a film is only one part of getting it seen. Building an audience, finding collaborators, and navigating the next steps all take support. The festival creates space for those conversations while giving viewers a direct way to champion independent work—by showing up.
Founded by Malik Jackson, Fylm TV also operates Filmmakers Helping Filmmakers, a community with more than 18,000 members across Facebook and Discord. Its Detroit and Los Angeles branches extend that spirit of connection through local meetups and networking.
Plan Your Festival Weekend
The festival’s published day-pass schedule lists:
- Friday, November 13: 2–8 p.m. — Film screenings, networking, and People’s Choice audience voting.
- Saturday, November 14: 2–8 p.m. — More screenings, networking, and opportunities to vote for your favorite films.
All times are local to Detroit. Doors open at 1:45 p.m., with programming from 2–8 p.m. each day. See the official festival schedule below for screening blocks, networking breaks, and Saturday’s awards ceremony and Q&A.
Day passes include three People’s Choice votes, while weekend passes include nine—giving audiences a voice in celebrating the films that resonate with them.
Be Part of the Debut
Whether you’re a dedicated cinephile, an emerging filmmaker, or simply looking for a creative weekend in Detroit, bring a friend and join the conversation.
When: November 13–14, 2026
Where: TechTown Industry Innovation Center (I2C), Detroit
Tickets: Day and weekend passes
Get your festival pass and help independent stories find their next audience. Visit the festival website for more information.
