Attend the Fest
April 29 – May 1, 2027
Welcome To The RIFF 2027 Festival!
April 29 – May 1, 2027
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 2027 films
Check out our 2026 Festival Trailer!
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 29 Thursday, 7:30pm
- April 30 Friday, 7:30pm
- May 1 Saturday, 2pm matinee
- May 1 Saturday, 7:30pm
