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November 5
Lake Placid Film Festival
Date:
November 5
Hours:
All Day

Adirondack Film Presents The Lake Placid Film Festival

November 5–8, 2026

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.

Thursday, November 5:

Opening Night Party
5:30 PM | Lake Placid Olympic Center

A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides
8 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

Friday, November 6:

Short Film Competition Block 1
9 – 11 AM | Palace Theater (Screen 2)

The Importance of Film Openings
11:30 AM – 1 PM | High Peaks Resort (Gothics)

Upstate Film Careers Roundtable
12:30 – 2 PM | High Peaks Resort (Armstrong)

Short Film Competition Block 2
12 – 2 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 2)

Sound and Music in Films
2 – 3:30 PM | High Peaks Resort (Gothics)

The Life We Leave
2:30 – 4 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

Television Script Table Reads (Block 1)
3 – 5 PM | High Peaks Resort (Cascade Room)

Short Film Competition Block 3
3 – 5 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 2)

Red Carpet Cocktail
5:30 – 8 PM | High Peaks Resort (Gothics)

Their Town
5 – 6:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 3)

TBA
8 – 11 PM | Venue: more details coming soon

Saturday, November 7

PA Essentials: What We Wish We Knew Before Our First Set Job
9 – 10 AM | High Peaks Resort (Armstrong)

Finding the Heart of Your Story
10:30 – 11:30 AM | High Peaks Resort (Armstrong)

The Americans
11 AM – 1 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 2)

When A Witness Recants
11 AM – 1 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 3)

How Modern Filmmaking Has Shifted from Production to Post
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | High Peaks Resort (Gothics)

Crystal Cross
11:30 AM – 1 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

The Healing Lens: Personal Narratives and Mental Health
1 – 2:30 PM | High Peaks Resort (Armstrong)

If I Go Will They Miss Me
1 – 2:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 4)

It’s Always Almost Over
1:30 – 3:45 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 2)

Yellow Letters
1:30 – 3:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 3)

Directing Actors
2 – 3:30 PM | High Peaks Resort (Gothics)

The Impossible Dream
2 – 4:15 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

TBA
3 – 5:30 PM | more details coming soon

Television Script Table Reads (Block 2)
4 – 6 PM | High Peaks Resort (Cascade Room)

Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild]
4:30 – 6 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 2)

TBA
4:30 – 6 PM | more details coming soon

Sherlock Jr.
5 – 6 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

Full Circle: The First All Black Everest Ascent
6:30 – 8 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

Awards Ceremony & Afterparty
8 – 11 PM | High Peaks Resort (Armstrong)

Sunday, November 8:

LPFF Student Summit Alumni Showcase
10 – 11:30 AM | High Peaks Resort (Big Slide)

Short Film Award Winners
12:30 – 2:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 2)

Documentary Feature Competition Winner
12:30 – 2:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 3)

Cookie Queens
1 – 2:45 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

Narrative Feature Competition Winner
1:30 – 3:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 4)

Russell Banks: I Write In Order To Be A Better Person
3:30 – 5:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

Seized
4 – 5:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 3)

TBA
4 – 5:30 PM | more details coming soon

TBA
4:30 – 6:30 PM | more details coming soon

Ten Year Town
6 – 8 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

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 2026 are available here! 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.

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.

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  1. https://www.adirondackfilm.org
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