The inaugural Albany Film Festival: Rescheduled, reimagined, re-energized
April 24 - May 3
Join us for a dynamic hybrid event with many options for anyone who loves movies, the stories they tell and the creative artists who make them:
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A free movie night at the Malta Drive-In with juried shorts, a documentary premiere and feature films.
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A dazzling immersive projection mapping light show, “Passages,” celebrating the Capital Region’s rich literary and filmmaking history.
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Online workshops for aspiring filmmakers and engrossing virtual conversations with film legends who will receive the Ironweed Award for Exemplary Achievement in Film.
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Free and open to the public. First 100 attendees (or cars) at the movie night and "Passages" will receive a limited edition Albany Film Festival tote bag.
The Albany Film Festival Projection Mapping Event will include illuminating the night sky and exterior of the Science Library on the uptown UAlbany campus with a dazzling 3D immersive light show.
The display will include a narrative of the Capital Region’s cultural legacy and the history of major movies filmed on location in the area.
Register for 30 minute time slots for each night. Each ticket is good for a party of up to 4 people.
Click for registration | Details & parking map
Sample of 3D Projection Mapping
Schedule of Events
April 24th: Screenwriting Workshop, 1pm-2pm. Details
April 25th: Young Filmmakers Workshop, 7pm-8pm. Details
April 29th:
Malta Drive-In Theatre starting at 8pm, 2 screens
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Screen 1: 1 hour of short films
Documentary Film - IMPACT
Feature Film- CADILLAC RECORDS (Rated R) -
Screen 2: 2 hours of short films
Feature Film - HONEYMOON KILLERS (Rated R)
April 30th:
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Kickoff to Projection Mapping (8:30pm start time) Details
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Short film videos available on YouTube Details
May 1st
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Career in Film Workshop, 2pm Details
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Premiering Pre-recorded YouTube events featuring Ironweed Award Winners. Details
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Short films are available to watch on YouTube Details
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Feature film - KAREN OR BUST world premiere, 7pm
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Second Night of Projection mapping
May 2nd
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Short films are available to watch on YouTube. Details
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Third Night of Projection mapping
May 3rd FINAL Night of Projection mapping
Poster Design by Mehr Sharma, UAlbany student
Free Movie Night
Come join us for a free movie night at the
Malta Drive-In Theatre
Starts 8 p.m. Thursday, April 29
Rain or shine
ironweed award winners
Premiere of pre-recorded conversations with the Ironweed Award winners.
A Special Thanks to our Sponsors
Premier
Chet & Karen Opalka
The Towne Law Firm, P.C.
UAlbany Speaker Series
Presenting
June M. DeSorbo
Film Albany, a division of Discover Albany
Times Union
The Touhey Family Foundation
Contributing
Capital Cinema Cultural Exchange, Inc. (CCCE)
New York State Archives Partnership Trust
SUNY Press
WAMC
WMHT
Supporting
Ellen Jabbur
New World Bistro Bar
O’Connell & Aronowitz / StudentDefenders.com
The Swyer Family Foundation
University Auxiliary Services
Friend
Add a Zero Productions
CDTA
Skip Casano & Bella Pipas
Brown & Weinraub, PLLC
Pernille Ægidius Dake
Foy Fund
Paul & Mary Grondahl
David & Lauren Hayes
Honest Weight Food Co-op
William & Mary Jean Krackeler
Cecilia Lauenstein & Ronald Nadeau
Betsy Lopez
H. Carl McCall & Dr. Joyce F. Brown
Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP
Servico Inc./ Scott Schuster
Herb & Cynthia Shultz
UAlbany William L. Reese Emeritus Center
Hon. Leonard A. Weiss