2026 Best of Fest
Host A Screening
Are you interested in hosting a film screening in the Finger Lakes Region? Contact us to learn more about hosting opportunities and bring the magic of cinema to your community.
When: Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 PM
Where: The Little Theatre, 240 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14604
What: The Finger Lakes Film Festival is coming to Rochester, NY! We are excited to partner with The Little Theatre to present the Best of the 2026 Finger Lakes Film Festival. This is one program representing the best of the films from February's festival, selected by our programmers and our audience.
2027 Festival
When: Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27 2027
Where: The Smith Opera House and The Dove Block
What: Bigger and better than ever, the Finger Lakes Film Festival returns to Geneva for the sixth year with more films than ever - including, for the first time, feature length films. Full schedule of events to be announced.
The Smith
The Smith Opera House provides quality performing arts and cultural experiences for both locals and visitors. With events open to the public, it serves as a symbol of historic preservation, non-profit dedication, and artistic excellence. The Smith Center for the Arts hosts performances, events, and celebrations that encourage creativity and engage the Finger Lakes community. The Smith is committed to the stewardship of its theater and ensuring it remains relevant to today’s artists and audiences.
The Dove Block
The Dove Block Project is a community arts center in historic downtown Geneva, inspired by the creativity and originality of the renowned Geneva artist Arthur Dove, devoted to displaying the arts in the Finger Lakes Region through exciting and innovative exhibitions, events, and programs, which are free and open to all members of the community.