Huntington’s Foundry Theater and the Return of the Appalachian Film Festival

In this episode, Reeves talks with Rachel Catherine Allinder from the Foundry Theater about the growing arts scene in Huntington and the vision behind the city’s unique performance venue located inside City Hall.They discuss how the theater came to life, the types of events now happening there, and how it’s helping support artists, performers, and audiences across the Tri-State region.Rachel also shares details about the return of the Appalachian Film Festival, a celebration of filmmakers and stories from across Appalachia. Learn what makes a film “Appalachian,” what audiences can expect at the festival, and why events like this matter for the region’s creative future.