Albany Film Festival 2026

The Albany Film Festival 2026 will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the University at Albany. Presented by the NYS Writers Institute, this event is free and open to the public—no tickets are required.

Attendees can expect feature and short film screenings, panel discussions, a conversation with legendary filmmaker John Sayles, and a ceremony honoring Ironweed Award recipients and Best Short Film winners.

Panel discussions will include topics such as:
- "Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen at the Movies"
- "On the Set of Forrest Gump"
- "Trump and Television"

The event welcomes anyone interested in cinema and storytelling, offering a full day of films, discussions, and community celebration.