Our festival’s success isn’t simply the awesome filmmakers we showcase or the kickass events we put together. It’s our community -- people like you that believe in bold filmmaking, have a love for counterculture, and are looking for singular experiences they can’t find anywhere else in New York

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The Lower East Side Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization who supports underdog filmmakers who know that a huge budget does not equal a great film. As an LESFF Donor you will be supporting a community of innovative filmmakers and helping us create awesome screenings, events, and parties that celebrate their work.