Join us for a reprise of the award winners and audience favorites from the 9th Annual Albany FilmFest. Films not rated. Some films may not be suitable for young children. 

Free + free popcorn

PROGRAM

Thomas Lee, THE GREAT MIGRATION (My Own Private Albany, 5:40) * A duck’s-eye view of Albany! Best My Own Private Albany AFF 2019

Cheri Gaulke, GLORIA’S CALL (Documentary, with animation 16:46) * When grad student Gloria Orenstein receives a strange phone call from Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington, it sparks a lifelong journey in art, ecofeminism, and shamanism. Favorite, Curated Films AFF 2019

Satyel Amarelo, HEARING THE OCEAN (Youth 6-12, 1:43) * Beachcombing can provide wondrous things! Best Youth Age 6-12 AFF 2019

Anahid Nazarian, LAHMAJUNE (Documentary, 19:13) * The heartwarming and delicious story of an Armenian family, two Mexican employees, and a bakery at the heart of an LA neighborhood. Audience Favorite AFF 2019

Kat Pongtornpitat, AGAPE (Animation, 2:43) * A woman loves her houseplants. Best Short Animation AFF 2019

Paola Ossa, CATALINA (Narrative, 14:14) * An 11-year-old girl learns to fend for herself while her undocumented mother spirals in fear of being deported. Best Short Narrative AFF 2019

Monimar Mancillas, THE GROUNDED ASTRONAUT (Youth 13-17, 8:18) * A young girl struggles to keep her head afloat while drown in the overload of work at school. Best Youth Age 13-17 AFF 2019

Mira Hamour, SYRIA’S TENT CITIES (Documentary, 30:00 ) * A look at the lives of Syrian refugee families and their efforts to get a basic education. Best Short Documentary AFF 2019

Jane Selle Morgan, HEATWAVE (Tiny Movie, 1:00) * When the heat is too much at work, a coworker lends a helping hand. Best Tiny Movie AFF 2019

Nate Duncan, THE INTERVIEW (Narrative, 14:39) * Michael goes to an important job interview only to find out that more than a job is on the line. Best in Show AFF 2019

Doors open 30 minutes before the films start.

Co-presented by Albany FilmFest and Albany Library.