Albany FilmFest

Albany FilmFest National juried festival of short (and really short!) films - local, intimate, quirky, and fun. Albany FilmFest is back! All categories and genres are eligible.

After two years of virtual presentations, Albany FilmFest — now in it's 12th year — returns to Landmark's Albany with a full roster of independent short films of all genres. This year, we are proud to announce year one of annual Joseph Andre McCord Award for the short film that best represents the themes of social justice and racial equity. This award honors our friend the late Joe McCord, a long-time supporter of Albany FilmFest who believed in the power of film to change society.

Last night the Albany Film Fest presented 4 short films as part of Albany Reads - Raised by Krump, Maceo Frost; From X t...
01/11/2024

Last night the Albany Film Fest presented 4 short films as part of Albany Reads - Raised by Krump, Maceo Frost; From X to Z, Florencia Manovil; Unfolding, Ollie O’Brien; TherActivist: They/Them/Theirs, Dana Johnson & Dr. Khalid White.

We were privileged to have Film Makers Dana Johnson and Florencia Manovil join us to discuss their films and plans for the future.

Join the Albany Film Fest on Tuesday, January 9 at 7:00 pm for "Embracing Diversity", four short films that explore the ...
01/08/2024

Join the Albany Film Fest on Tuesday, January 9 at 7:00 pm for "Embracing Diversity", four short films that explore the complexity and diversity of human experience and identity.

This event will be held in the Edith Stone Room of the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. Albany. It is part of Albany Reads.

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This program is part of Albany Reads.Join us for four short films that explore the complexity and diversity of human experience and identity.Stay after the screening for a discussion + Q&A with filmmakers Florencia Manovil and Dana TherActivist Johnson! Raised by Krump, Maceo Frost: A Black communit...

NOW SHOWING AT YOUR HOUSE OR PHONE!ONLINE NOVEMBER 22-29If you missed Albany FilmFest 2023 at the Rialto™, only got to s...
11/22/2023

NOW SHOWING AT YOUR HOUSE OR PHONE!
ONLINE NOVEMBER 22-29

If you missed Albany FilmFest 2023 at the Rialto™, only got to see one show, or just want to watch your favorite films again (and again), enjoy! Break out the popcorn, get comfortable, and start watching. https://www.albanyfilmfest.org/onlineaff

Putting on a film festival is a labor of love for our team of organizers and volunteers, but like everything else it costs money. We are offering this online festival as our gift to the community, especially those who cannot afford the price of theater tickets.

We welcome your tax-deductible donation of any amount and offer our thanks for your continued support.

Albany FilmFest is fiscally sponsored by Independent Arts & Media, a 501(c)(3) corporation, Federal Tax ID # 94-3355076. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTUzMTY1

A full house to view the Best of the Fest last night - a great time was had by all.
11/19/2023

A full house to view the Best of the Fest last night - a great time was had by all.

Best of the Fest coming on Saturday, November 18 from 7:00 - 9:00 to the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave.  The F...
11/07/2023

Best of the Fest coming on Saturday, November 18 from 7:00 - 9:00 to the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave. The FREE event highlights the 2023 award winners. Be sure to purchase your one-of-a-kind t-shirt and sweatshirt and join our free raffle.

No film fest is complete without an "after party".  Thank you to Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant for hosting the annual...
10/16/2023

No film fest is complete without an "after party". Thank you to Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant for hosting the annual Gala.

10/16/2023
That's a wrap!  The Albany Film Fest closed with a full house yesterday.  The 3-day event showcased an eclectic variety ...
10/16/2023

That's a wrap! The Albany Film Fest closed with a full house yesterday. The 3-day event showcased an eclectic variety of films created by film makers of all ages. Thank you to our fabulous sponsors, volunteers, organizing team, and the Rialto Cerrito Theater. This wouldn't be possible without all of you. Thank you, Doug Donaldson, for sharing your amazing photos.

Tonight was the first night of the Albany Film Fest in our new home in El Cerrito.  There were 4 fabulous environmental ...
10/13/2023

Tonight was the first night of the Albany Film Fest in our new home in El Cerrito. There were 4 fabulous environmental films with several of the film makers there to talk with the audience about their films.

The Fest continues on Saturday and Sunday morning at 10:00 at the Cerrito Theater. https://www.albanyfilmfest.org/

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Sundance. Cannes. Albany! Albany FilmFest 2019 Albany FilmFest, now in it's ninth year, is an international juried festival of short films (and really short films) of all genres — an annual showcase for emerging filmmakers of all ages. We watch all submissions that meet our criteria for entry. Winning films will be screened at the festival, and may be shown on Albany’s community media channels (KALB -- Comcast 33 + ATT&T 99), and streamed on our website and Internet outlets.