"The Elmira Film Festival 2026"
Schedule
Fri Feb 06 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Park Church Elmira | Elmira, NY
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"The Elmira Film Festival 2026"Original Work Featuring Filmmakers, Directors, Producers, Artists and Cast from Elmira, New York
Co-Hosted by The Park Church and Community Arts of Elmira
Free Admission
1. Friday/February 6, 7pm
"A Place Called Elmira" (1990) by Director and Producer Margaret Raphael, who created "Queen City Theater" and "Blind Faith Films Elmira, New York" while living in Elmira, New York. Margaret Raphael wrote, produced and directed two feature-length movies featuring The Street Corner Kids.
All Ages
Saturday/February 7
2. Matinee
1pm
"Save Blasco" Documentary by Filmmaker Cayce Mell
2nd State Films
Ages 13+
The community fights to keep the Erie County Public Library/The Blasco Library, Erie PA a public resource.
Winner of the Audience Choice Award at the Lake Effect Film Festival
Honorable Mention Recipient at the Defense of Democracy Film Festival
Saturday/February 7
3. Evening
7pm World Premiere of "The Grand Incredible Story" Documentary by Director Cayce Mell (2025)
2nd State Films
Ages 13+
From IMDb: "Before the term Hip Hop even existed, there was Brandon Briggs (1975-2021), who at the age of 2 began his journey as a DJ. A Hip Hop Pioneer from Elmira, New York, a beloved urban legend and family man, and cancer survivor, and that is just the beginning of the [documentary]," Cayce Mell, Independent Film and Music Producer, Screenwriter and Director 2nd State Films
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Where is it happening?
The Park Church Elmira, 208 W Gray St, Elmira, NY 14901-2907, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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