SciFi Schenectady Film Fest 26

SCI:FI SCHENECTADY FILMFEST

Celebrate cinema at the intersection of Science, Science Fiction and Fantasy 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!

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FULL WEEKEND PASS

• FRI 9|18
• 5:30p - Launch Party (Art Night, entertainment and specialty cocktails)
• 7:00p - Feature film; panel discussion to follow: GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE — Directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean, The Ring). Stars Sam Rockwell as a time traveler; a high-energy, absurdist, darkly comedic sci-fi comedy that blends action with social commentary on AI technology dangers. (R-rated)

• SAT 9|19
• 12:00–2:30p - Feature film with talkback
• 4:00–6:00p - SCI FI SHORTS — A curated series of attention-grabbing, award-winning international and domestic shorts
• 6:00–7:00p - Out-of-this-World Party, Wright Family Atrium (apps, cocktails, giveaways)
• 7:30–10:00p - Feature film with talkback

• SUN 9|20
• 11:00a–1:00p - FANTASY SHORTS — A curated series of attention-grabbing, award-winning international and domestic shorts
• 2:00p - Silent film with live musical ensemble: Fritz Lang’s Metropolis accompanied by an experimental and spontaneous live score by Order of the Illusive