Attend the Fest
April 30, May 1 & 2, 2026
Welcome To The RIFF 2026 Festival!
April 30, May 1 & 2, 2026
Are you a fan of narrative film? Documentaries? Animation? Comedies? Foreign language?
Whatever it is you like about short film, we’ve got it!
Check back in April for the full selection of 2026 films
The Best in Short Films
All four distinct screenings are FREE to attend at the George Eastman Museum’s famed Dryden Theatre 900 East Avenue in Rochester, New York. No tickets or reservations are needed, but come early for easier parking and best choice of seats.
Our programs run about an hour and 45 minutes. We encourage audience members to stay at the close of each show for trophy presentations and a Q&A session with attending filmmakers. And don’t miss your chance to vote for your favorite films in each show on the “Best of the Fest” ballot inserted in your program book.
- April 30 Thursday, 7:30pm
- May 1 Friday, 7:30pm
- May 2 Saturday, 2pm matinee
- May 2 Saturday, 7:30pm
