Adirondack Film Presents The Lake Placid Film Festival

October 30–November 2

The Lake Placid Film Festival, presented by Adirondack Film, is a vibrant celebration of cinema in the heart of the Adirondacks. Over four days, the festival showcases award-winning shorts, groundbreaking feature films, and engaging industry panels, all set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Placid, NY.

Filmmakers, industry insiders, and movie lovers alike come together for screenings, discussions, and lively mixers, making it an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a film professional or a passionate cinephile, the festival offers something for everyone, immersed in the charm and beauty of Lake Placid.

Dates & Schedule

Experience an unforgettable lineup of films, engaging discussions and panels with filmmakers, and one-of-a-kind special events across the village.

Don’t miss a moment—check out the full schedule and start planning your festival adventure!

Tickets & Passes

Tickets and festival passes for Lake Placid Film Festival 2025 are now on sale! Whether you want to handpick your favorite films or grab a full festival pass to experience it all, there’s an option to make the most of your time on the silver screen.

Thursday

• 5:30–7:00 p.m. – Opening Night Party
• Films
  • Move Ya Body: The Birth of House

Friday

• 9:00–11:30 a.m. – Your Shorts Are Showing, Block 1
• Noon–2:00 p.m. – Your Shorts Are Showing, Block 2
• 3:00–5:00 p.m. – Your Shorts Are Showing, Block 3
• 5:30–8:00 p.m. – Red Carpet Cocktail Party
• 9:00–11:00 p.m. – Movie Trivia Mixer & Cocktail Party
• Films
  • A Poet
  • Silence of the Lambs

Saturday

• 8:00 p.m. – Short Film Awards & After Party
• Films
  • Omaha
  • The Secret Agent
  • My Father's Shadow
  • The Marching Band
  • Young Mothers
  • "A Return Home" & "La Liga"
  • Arco
  • Viva Verdi!
  • Natchez
  • Sound of Falling
  • Teenage Wasteland
  • Books (TV Plot)
  • Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson

Sunday

• Films
  • Jumanji
  • Move Ya Body: The Birth of House
  • A Poet
  • Viva Verdi!
  • Teenage Wasteland

Lock in your spot and start crafting your festival experience by grabbing your tickets on the official website.

About Adirondack Film

Adirondack Film is a nonprofit organization designed to advance the art and the appreciation of film and filmmaking in the greater Adirondack region. The organization’s goals include presenting high-quality independent, art, foreign language, documentary, and high-end studio films—those not typically shown at the local multiplex. Adirondack Film encourages local filmmaking, promotes regional filmmakers, and serves independent movie theater owners.