The WOW Studio One Theatre & Film Festival (WSO Festival) is a dynamic, multi-day experience designed to spotlight bold voices, powerful storytelling, and emerging creatives in theatre and film.
Taking place in the heart of Columbia, South Carolina on April 30 - May 2, 2026. This inaugural festival brings together actors, filmmakers, playwrights, producers, and industry professionals from across the Southeast and beyond for an unforgettable weekend of:
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Film Screenings
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Live Theatre Showcases
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Celebrity-Led Workshops & Masterclasses
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Pitch & Audition Opportunities
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Networking Events
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The WSO Honors Awards (Grammy-style celebration)
More than just a festival, WSO is a launchpad—a space where creativity meets opportunity, and where talent gets seen, heard, and elevated.
We created the WSO Festival because access matters.
Too many talented creatives never get the opportunity to be in the rooms where decisions are made, connections are formed, and careers are launched.
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WSO exists to:
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Bridge the gap between talent and industry
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Create real opportunities for exposure and advancement
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Equip creatives with tools, knowledge, and connections
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Celebrate authentic storytelling that reflects our communities
This is about more than performances or projects—this is about purpose, platform, and possibility.
Why You Should Be There?
Because YOU are an artist, creative entrepreneur, or entertainment professional who’s been searching for access…
this is your moment.
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At WSOTFF, you don’t just attend—
you activate.
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You connect with real industry professionals.
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You learn from those who’ve done it.
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You pitch your project and get real feedback in the Pitch Contest.
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You perform and receive live, constructive feedback in the Acting Competition.
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You gain insight on how to fund your projects and move your ideas forward.
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So why should you get in the room?
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Because you’re tired of being stuck.
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Because you’re ready for more.
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Because you know your next level requires access, alignment, and action.
This is where you stop watching… and start moving. Click the button below and get in the room!
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Ready to experience it all?
Seats are limited.
Opportunities are real.
And the room will be filled with people who decided to move, not wait.
The only question is… will you be one of them?
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To explore the full schedule, speakers, passes, events and opportunities, click Learn More Below and meet us there.
WSOTFF 2026 TEAM
Meet the executive team that's making it happen for the inaugural
WOW Studio One Theater & Film Festival 2026
Tangie Beaty
Co/Founder & Executive Producer
HR & Casting Director
Josetra Baxter
Co/Founder & Executive Producer
Public Relations & /Marketing Director
Tamara Finbeiner
Co/Founder & Executive Producer Visual Commications Director
Donna Johnson
Partner & Executive Director
Technical Director