Major Film Festival Heads Back To Columbia County This October!

I love film. There's something about the cinema that captivates me more than just about anything else, and I'm so lucky to be living in a time where hundreds of films are being made every year.

One of the most important processes in distributing the films is the film festival, and Columbia County is gearing up for their annual showcase...

Columbia County Film Festival

One of the longest running Film Festivals in New York, the Columbia County Film Festival is a place for film makers and film lovers to gather. The festival runs ten days, and will show 42 feature length films and seven short films.

Empty cinema hall with red seats and large screen

It takes place in Chatham, New York, at the historic Crandell Theatre from October 16th through October 25th.

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What Films are Showing?

As stated before, 49 total films will be shown at this year's festival, including some exciting standouts.

The first day will host a screening of the 2024 film, I Saw the TV Glow, including a Q&A with director AND Chatham native, Jane Schoenbrun at 4:30pm on October 16th. Pedro Pascal's latest drama, Behemoth! will debut at 7:30pm on the 17th, and Sebastian Stan's highly anticipated thriller, Fjord will take the screen at 7pm on the 18th.

More incredible films will be shown as the week progresses, from documentaries to biographies to animated films and more.

Chris' Picks:

The films I'm most excited about catching?

• I Saw the TV Glow
• Behemoth!
• Fjord
• Once Upon a Time in Harlem
• Everybody Digs Bill Evans
• The Only Living Pickpocket in New York
• Wild Horse Nine

Find more information and buy tickets HERE. Tickets go on sale to the general public at noon on Friday, October 2nd.