Where: 800 block of Cornell at Solano

Admission: FREE!

Bring your friends, your snacks, your jackets, and your good vibes to this special celebration of community arts!

As You Wish/Hal’s Office and the Solano Avenue Association, in conjunction with Albany Local Week, are excited to kick off Albany FilmFest 2024 with this special outdoor presentation of eclectic short films by Albany filmmakers. Stay after the films for a Q&A with the directors. 

Some films may not be suitable for young children

PROGRAM

Cat Steps Out, Benjamin Ragasa (My Own Private Albany, 1:30) A cat wanders around Albany during the Solano Stroll.

Worst Day Ever, Melvin Hix (Narrative, 18:25) A Neurotic, self-centered playboy gets a literal wake-up call as he races the clock to get to his job interview.

Cake, Alrik Bursell (Tiny Movie, 1:51) A couple shares some cake on their anniversary.

London, Duncan Robson (Animation, 4:27) Wait—is it Albany, or London? Music Video for the UK band Hope and Social.

The Nature Girl, Paul Charisse, Quinton Luccas, Matteo Maximilian (Narrative, 9:33) An abandoned young girl who lives on the streets saves lost and injured animals with acts of heartfelt kindness.

Bones and Skins, Linda Reeves (My Own Private Albany, 6:00) An Albany family solves a crime—in Albany! An all-Albany film. AFF 2016 Albany Spirit Award

LEGO Home Alone: The Movie, Andrew Neis (Animation, 23:26) Aaahhhh! A shot-for-shot remake of the original 1990 holiday film, in Lego, condensed to 23 minutes.

A Q&A with selected filmmakers follows the show!

Some films may not be suitable for young children.