The 11th Annual NYS International FilmFestival: Animation, Documentary, &Comedy.

This is always a wonderful celebration of some of the best independent short films from around the world. Now in its eleventh year, the New York State International Film Festival is once again honored to select the winner of the $500 Brendan Fahy Bequette Young Filmmaker Award, celebrating powerful storytelling and unique vision. This award encourages young filmmakers to share their voices with the world.

On this first night of the festival, you'll be sure to enjoy the excellent films listed below.

Documentaries:

• Roots
• Angels Among Us: The Healing Power of Race Horses
• Joy Ride
• RISA

Animation films:

• In The Aftermath
• Home Sweet Home
• The Cloud Herder
• Timekeeper

Comedies:

• Tiny Pencils
• Buddies
• Dungeons & Dark Side
• Pongers
• Upside Down on Long Island

For more information and fabulous pictures from prior years, see the following websites:

https://nysiff.com/
https://filmfreeway.com/NYSIFF/photos#photos