Albany FilmFest 2024 is over,
Best of the Fest is coming!
In 2020, like the rest of the world, Albany FilmFest went on pause. When we came back in 2022, we wondered what the future would hold. In 2023, in the midst of planning, we lost our long-time venue the Albany Twin Theatre. Fortunately, the Rialto Cinemas® Cerrito stepped in to give us a new home and a successful run. This year marked our most successful Albany FilmFest to date. We are grateful to our loyal and new filmgoers, and to our wonderful sponsors, volunteers, core team, and — of course! — the filmmakers. See you next year!
JOIN US AT BEST OF THE FEST 2024
We’re excited to present the award-winning shorts of Albany FilmFest 2024 at two separate screenings! These films truly reflect the FilmFest vibe – eclectic, quirky, topical, and thought-provoking. Both presentations are our gift to the community. ADMISSION IS FREE. Enjoy the show!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 10 am at Rialto Cinemas® Cerrito
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 7pm at Albany Community Center
AND THE WINNERS ARE …
Best Narrative Short
TINA, directed by Laura Sweeny
Best Documentary Short
ROLLOUT, directed by Danny Abel
Best Tiny Movie
CAKE, directed by Alrik Bursell
Best Animated Short
LE CHARADE, directed by Erika Totoro
Best Youth Short 13-17
GUIDING LIGHT, directed by India Anne Mitchell
Joseph Andre McCord Award
THE MAGIC TICKET, directed by Yelena V. Krivosheyeva
Audience Favorite
Planetwalker, directed by Dominic Gill
Best of Show
ROLLOUT, directed by Danny Abel
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.
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