Lower East Side, NYC · 14th Annual · May 2-6, 2024
The Lower East Side
Film Festival
The Lower East Side Film Festival (LESFF) brings together innovative filmmakers for 5 days of diverse films, panels, and parties in the heart of NYC's Lower East Side. With a focus on quality and impact, we celebrate independent filmmaking and the counterculture spirit of this iconic neighborhood.
OPENING NIGHT FILM
Thurs, May 2nd @ 8:30pm
Village East Cinema
Your Monster
Starring Melissa Barrera and Tommy Dewey
Written & Directed by Caroline Lindy
All films and events on sale now.
Meet the 2024 Jury
The Lower East Side Film Festival is thrilled to host a panel each year of esteemed judges that represent the bold and the fearless spirit of independent filmmaking.
Lizzy Caplan
Julio Torres
Beanie Feldstein
Chris Estrada
Susan Kelechi Watson
Pamela Koffler
ALL ABOUT
1999
LESFF is celebrating the best year in movies - 25 years later with 3 special event screenings.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
THE GREATEST YEAR FOR MOVIES… EVER
25th ANNIVERSARY SCREENING
Fri, May 3rd @ 9:00pm
Village East Cinema
Cruel Intentions
Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe,
Reese Witherspoon & Selma Blair
Written & Directed by Roger Kumble (in-person Q&A)
25th ANNIVERSARY SCREENING
Sat, May 4th @ 8:30pm
DCTV’s Firehouse Cinema
American Movie
Directed by Chris Smith
25th ANNIVERSARY SCREENING
Sun, May 5th @ 7:30pm
Village East Cinema
But I’m A Cheerleader
Starring Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall and Michelle Williams
Written by Brian Peterson & Jamie Babbit
Directed by Jamie Babbit (in-person Q&A)
All-Access Pass
$115
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5 DAY ALL ACCESS PASS
“An ever important platform for truly emerging filmmakers.”
— COOL HUNTING