Celebrate cinema at the intersection of Science Fantasy and Science Fiction with award-winning features, a curated series of international and domestic shorts, acclaimed cult classics, science inspired films, expert panel presentations, talkbacks, and out-of-this-world parties!

For full details: SciFiSchenectadyFilmFest.com

Full weekend pass
- Access to all film festival screening events and parties all weekend for just $50.00. Tickets will sell at full price beginning September 1, 2026.

Schedule:
- FRI 9|18
- 5:30p - LAUNCH PARTY — Kick off the weekend with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before the featured screening, just outside the GE Theatre entrance.
- 7:00p - GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE — Film with panel discussion to follow. Directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean, The Ring), this sci-fi comedy adventure starring Sam Rockwell as a time traveler is known for its high energy, absurdist, and darkly comedic tone, blending action with social commentary on AI technology dangers. (R-rated)

SAT 9|19
12:00 - 2:30p - Feature Film with Talkback — REVEALED SOON!
4:00p - SCI FI SHORTS — A curated series of provocative, attention-grabbing, award-winning international and domestic shorts. (Approx. run time 90 mins.)
6:00 - 7:00p - OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD FILM FEST PARTY — Festival ticket holders are invited to join the party: cocktails, lite fare, giveaways in the Wright Family Atrium just outside the GE Theatre entrance.
7:30 - 10:00p - Feature Film with Talkback — REVEALED SOON!

SUN 9|20
11:00a - FANTASY SHORTS — A curated series of provocative, attention-grabbing, award-winning international and domestic shorts. (Approx. run time 90 mins.)
2:00p - METROPOLIS — Silent film with live musical ensemble. Fritz Lang’s visionary sci-fi masterpiece is accompanied by an experimental and spontaneous live score by Order of the Illusive.

Event details may change. Confirm details on the official event website.