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
Welcoming remarks with creators and community members.
Film Camp Showcase
Screening of local summer camp films.
Performing Arts Shorts
Screening of selected shorts from around the world.
Best Music Video Selections
Screening of selected music videos.
Featured Screening: Michael
127 MIN - PG13 Screening of Michael Jackson biopic.
Historic Cinema Collection: "The General" - Buster Keaton
78 MIN - 1926 Buster Keaton's most famous picture. 1927 Photoplay Award
Historic Cinema Collection: "Animal Crackers" - Marx Bros.
98 MIN - 1930 Marx Brothers original broadway musical. 1990 National Film Registry.
Historic Cinema Collection: "Danse Macabre" - Dudley Murphy
7 MIN - 1922 Accompanied by an original recording from the 1925 Philadelphia Symphony.
Featured Screening: "Splinter"
Starring Golden Globe & Academy Award winner Debbie Allen, followed by Q&A with producer Isaac Carlen.
Featured Screening: 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 Q&A's that explore the craft behind compelling performances and the future of interdisciplinary storytelling.
The Boston premiere of "The Shadow's Edge" starring Jackie Chan is presented by Isaac Carlen for Mass Honors.
Festival Credits