Conch Shell Int'l Film Fest Prefest Gathering at Stuart Cinema & Cafe
The first filmmaker gathering of the 2026 season! Join Caribbean and diaspora filmmakers and film lovers.
About this Event
CSIFF26 Filmmaker Gathering
Join us for the official kickoff to the Conch Shell International Film Festival's 2026 season — our first pre-festival filmmaker gathering of the year!
Connect with Caribbean and Caribbean diaspora CSIFF26 Official selection filmmakers and other attendees, hear what's new for CSIFF26 (fest dates: October 9–11), and celebrate the community that makes this festival possible.
Expect golden-hour vibes, casual networking, and a first look at this year's festival lineup.
📅 Thursday, August 20
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Stuart Cinema & Cafe, 37-18 Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101 (R train to 36 Street)
🎟️ Admission: $10 online / $15 at the door — includes an $5 food & beverage voucher for use at the Cafe
Presented in partnership w/ Stuart Cinema & Cafe, Minorities in Film, Alliance of Women Directors, York College, and Reelworks
This is our first filmmaker gathering of the year— be part of CSIFF26 from day one.
About the Conch Shell International Film Festival (CSIFF)
The Conch Shell International Film Festival is an annual celebration of Caribbean and Caribbean diaspora cinema, produced by Conch Shell Productions, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Queens, New York. CSIFF's mission is to inspire social change through film, showcasing stories that reflect the breadth and depth of Caribbean culture and identity. CSIFF26 takes place October 9–11, 2026, with panels at HB Theatre and screenings at Regal UA Midway in Forest Hills, Queens. www.conchshelliff.com
About Stuart Cinema & Cafe
Stuart Cinema & Cafe operates as a monetizing warehouse for artists and a community entertainment center, dedicated to making independent film, culture, and space affordable, inclusive, and accessible to all. www.stuartcinema.com
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