The festival features diverse voices and encourages submissions from filmmakers worldwide, with a special focus on upstate New York. The event features screenings at the Smith Opera House and the Dove Block Project. The festival stands out for its regional premieres, and for connecting creative voices with an eclectic audience of film lovers for a unique experience in the Finger Lakes.

The 2026 Finger Lakes Film Festival will be held on February 28th at the historic Smith Opera House and the Dove Block Project arts center in the heart of downtown Geneva’s cultural district.