# Event Details

- **Event Name**: RIOT IN THE RIVER FILM FESTIVAL
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: RIOT IN THE RIVER IS HERE! ??? 

The Campus Theatre proudly presents Riot in the River Film Festival, a three-day celebration of independent, student, and emerging filmmakers from around the country. Made possible by the generous support of The 1994 Charles B. Degenstein Foundation!

Across one unforgettable weekend, Riot in the River will showcase feature films, short films, filmmaker Q&As, VIP receptions, and special events — all inside the historic Campus Theatre in Downtown Lewisburg.

This is our debut festival, and we’re bringing bold voices, new stories, and serious community energy to the screen.

? WHAT TO EXPECT
? Independent features & shorts
? Filmmaker Q&As
? VIP receptions & meet-and-greets
? Animation • Documentary • Drama • Comedy • Horror • Sci-Fi • LGBTQ • Experimental
? Special late-night bonus screening events

? SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 20
? 6:00 PM — BLOCK A
PALE MAGIC (Fantasy / Comedy)
Dir. Brian Hauser
? Post-film Q&A
? VIP Reception to follow

SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 21
? 11:00 AM — BLOCK B
FIVE MONTH TRIAL (Romance / RomCom)
Dir. Orlando Joubert
? Q&A + VIP Meet & Greet

? 2:30 PM — BLOCK C
THE SNAKE AND THE WHALE (Environmental / Investigative Journalism)
Dir. Scott Levy
? Q&A + VIP Meet & Greet

? 7:00 PM — BLOCK D
DON’T LOOK IN THE DARK (Horror)
Dir. Samuel Freeman
? Q&A + VIP Meet & Greet

? Special Late-Night Bonus Event
THE BLOB (1988) — 35mm screening
With special guest introductions from The Colonial Theatre, home of Blobfest! Free screening for VIP holders.
(Campus Theatre Delirium crossover screening)

SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 22
? 11:00 AM — BLOCK E (SHORT FILMS)
Featuring work by:
Michael Kelly, Joshua Bojarski, Brady Lewis, E.H. Light, Charlie Puritano, Jim Hall, Claudine Metrick, Katherine Quinn, Lucas Hydock, Eric Delehoy, Max Wilhelm, Tommy Rosati, James Brickhouse and more
? Block Q&A + VIP Meet & Greet

? 3:00 PM — BLOCK F
PIPE DREAM — Dir. Shane Yelicanin
ADIDAS OWNS THE REALITY — Dir. Keil Orion Troisi
? Q&A + ? Awards + Closing VIP Reception

? TICKETS
Single screenings, day passes, All-Festival passes, and VIP options available.
? Tickets: https://www.campustheatre.org/special-events/
VIP options include post-screening receptions and filmmaker meet-and-greets.

? COME RIOT WITH US
Join filmmakers, film lovers, students, and the Lewisburg community for a weekend dedicated to bold cinema and creative voices.

Follow along for film highlights, guest announcements, and schedule updates.

? Riot in the River Film Festival
? Campus Theatre, Lewisburg, PA
? February 20–22, 2026

??? #RiotRiverFest
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lewisburg/riot-in-the-river-film-festival/200029661976953
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, art, theatre, comedy, meet-and-greet, performances, sports, meetups, lgbt-pride
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 34

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lewisburg
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Campus Theatre
- **lat**: 40.96321
- **long**: -76.88623
- **full address**: Campus Theatre, 413 Market St, Lewisburg, PA 17837-1421, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is RIOT IN THE RIVER FILM FESTIVAL being held?
  - **A:** RIOT IN THE RIVER FILM FESTIVAL takes place on Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Campus Theatre, 413 Market St, Lewisburg, PA 17837-1421, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing RIOT IN THE RIVER FILM FESTIVAL?
  - **A:** RIOT IN THE RIVER FILM FESTIVAL is organized by Riot in the River Film Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** RIOT IN THE RIVER FILM FESTIVAL is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lewisburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If RIOT IN THE RIVER FILM FESTIVAL sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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