The Hartford Film Showcase 2026

The Hartford Film Showcase is a one-day event, highlighting some of the best filmmaking talent in the Hartford area. Hosted at Cinestudio on February 7th, the event is free and open to the public.

SCHEDULE:

NOTE: Please ensure you order the corresponding ticket for each event you wish to attend. All panels and talkbacks will be held directly after screenings.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

12:00 - 2:00 Short Films Block

2:00 - 2:30 Shorts Filmmaker Panel Discussion

2:30 - 3:30 Lunch by Red Rock Tavern

3:30 - 5:05 The Artist - Feature Film Screening

5:05 - 5:30 The Artist - Talkbalk

5:50 - 6:00 Break

6:00 - 8:00 * Surprise Secret Secret Screening * - Feature Film Screening

For those unable to reserve tickets, there will be a stand-by line you can wait in at each screening. As we must prioritize seating ticket-holders, we cannot guarantee entry.

The Hartford Film Showcase is put on by The Hartford Film Company, in partnership with Real Art Ways, and is made possible by the support of the Greater Hartford Arts Council.

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Host or Publisher The Hartford Film Foundation