2026 Red Carpet Event Details
You're Headed to the Red Carpet!
We are thrilled to welcome you to the 2026 Red Carpet Event celebrating the incredible creativity of our young Tellerians! This magical evening brings together student filmmakers, their families, teachers, and the entire Folktellers community for a night of film, awards, and storytelling magic at the beautiful Emagine Royal Oak.
Event Details & Location
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2026
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Program Begins: 7:00 PM
Location: Emagine Royal Oak
Address: 200 North Main Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Parking is available in the surface lot or the parking structure. Please note you will need to pay for parking. Structure parking can be paid for at the kiosk located inside Emagine next to the front doors or when exiting the structure. Surface lot parking can only be paid at the outdoor kiosks and you must remember your space number in order to pay. https://www.emagine-entertainment.com/amenities/free-and-pre-paid-parking/
Red Carpet & Arrival
Red carpet photo opportunities will be open from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Please arrive early so everyone can enjoy the excitement! Guests will check in at the theatre using their school name and student name — no physical tickets are needed. All student names will be on our VIP list.
Dress Code
This is a formal red carpet event, so formal or semi-formal attire is required for all students and guests.’
Event Itinerary
6:00 PM – Doors Open & Red Carpet Photos
7:00 PM – Film: Folktellers Universe
7:05 PM – Musical Slideshow: Ahoy My Boy – Lexi Jones
7:10 PM – Musical Slideshow: Planting the Seeds
7:15 PM – Screen Entry Submissions
7:40 PM – Live 2026 Awards Ceremony with MC Kurt David
~8:15 PM – Phases of the Moon Pilot Release
~8:30 PM – Event Concludes
Celebrity Judges
Our distinguished celebrity judging panel includes:
Carl Weyant – Michigan filmmaker, actor, and CEO of Alliance Studios International
Terri Lee Chandler – Detroit-based film critic, screenwriter, and founder of The I See You Film Awards
Paul Glantz – Emagine Entertainment founder
R.J. King – Award-winning journalist and storyteller
We can’t wait to celebrate your Tellerians on the big screen!
Thank You for Supporting Children’s Literacy
Thank you so much for supporting the Folktellers for Literacy program. Your generous donation is making a meaningful difference by helping children improve their reading skills and discover the joy of books and film making.