Aster Film Festival

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, Cornell University | Ithaca

Cornell Performing & Media Arts - PMA
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Aster Film Festival
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Join the Department of Performing and Media Arts for the 13th Annual Aster Film Festival on Saturday and Sunday, February 21-22, from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM on each day, in the Film Forum, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. Screenings will take place at 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM on each day. This ticketed event is free and open to the public. Get Your Free Tickets Here: https://cornell.campusgroups.com/dka/rsvp_boot?id=2296582
This unforgettable two-day celebration of creativity, storytelling, and community, formerly known as the Centrally Isolated Film Festival (CIFF) is organized by Delta Kappa Alpha (DKA) at Cornell University. This spring event showcases the best short films from emerging student filmmakers across the United States.
Experience a diverse lineup of narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental films—all under 20 minutes—curated by a dedicated team of Cornell students. Beyond the screenings, enjoy opportunities to network with filmmakers, engage with industry professionals, and savor great food in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. With a panel of non-student judges selecting and awarding the top films in each category, Aster Film Festival is your chance to connect, celebrate, and be inspired by the next generation of filmmakers.
Content Warning: For mature audiences only. Films may contain material that may be triggering to some audience members.
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Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, Cornell University, 430 College Ave,Ithaca, New York, United States

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