Experience the Magic of Cinema in Geneva, NY on February 28, 2026!
*Please note that seating at The Dove Block is limited, so we recommend arriving early.
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.
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The 2026 Finger Lakes Film Festival is free and open to the public.
We've programmed a full day of films, and we invite you to join us for as many as you can. We will publish exact times as well as peeks at the programs themselves closer to the festival date. To give you an idea:
Screening Block 1 - Late morning, The Dove Block*
Screening Block 2 - Early afternoon, The Dove Block*
Screening Block 3 - Mid Afternoon, The Dove Block*
Premiere Block 1 - Early Evening, The Smith
Premiere Block 2 - Late Evening, The Smith
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.