Mass Honors • Performing arts in cinema
Mass Honors - PACA is an international film festival recognizing distinguished performing arts in cinema. Designed for creators and audiences who believe that movement, music, and physical expression are just as vital to storytelling as dialogue and cinematography.
Festival Dates
Aug 29-30, 2026
Program Highlights
Event Program
TimeS ARE subject to change
Opening Reception & Film Camp Showcase
Reception with welcome remarks, music, festival overview, and screening of local summer camp films.
Best Musical Performance
Screening of selected musical performances.
Six: The Musical
Screening of Tony Award winning production of "Six: The Musical Live!"
Best Choreography Selections
Screening of selected choreography.
Best Music Video Selections
Screening of selected music videos.
Michael
Michael Jackson Biopic
Performing Arts Shorts
Screening of select performing arts films
Featured Screening: "Splinter"
Starring Golden Globe & Academy Award winner Debbie Allen, followed by Q&A with director Rio Contrada and producer Isaac Carlen.
Best Performing Arts Shorts
Screening of selected performing arts shorts.
Awards Reception
Festival honors and closing celebration.
The Shadow's Edge w/ Jackie Chan
Boston Premiere of "The Shadow's Edge" starring Jackie Chan. Presented by Mass Honors.
About the festival
Mass Honors recognizes excellence across performance-driven disciplines, spotlighting artists who expand the language of cinema through movement, music, and voice.
Expect curated screenings, live discussions, and hands-on workshops that explore the craft behind compelling performances and the future of interdisciplinary storytelling.
The Boston premiere of "The Shadow's Edge" starring Jackie Chan produced by Isaac Carlen for Mass Honors.
Festival Credits