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GLENS FALLS — Adirondack Film Festival, in its fifth year of operation, has invented a new way to bring the film festival experience into patrons’ homes. 

“Most festivals are going digital at this point, which is imperative, but that leaves the audience missing arguably the best part of the whole festival:  the experience,” says Producing Artistic Director, Chad Rabinovitz, who announced what he calls “the world’s first Film Festival in a Box.” The program will be available Oct. 15-18.

“In addition to more than 100 short and feature-length films to choose from, you’ll also receive everything you need to recreate the exciting atmosphere that has become synonymous with AFF,” Rabinovitz says.  “Your box comes with items like your festival lanyard, killer AFF swag, 3D glasses (you may just need them), and even a rope to cordon off your room from those pesky housemates who don’t meet your VIP status.  We’ll provide you with some of the best new films on the planet – along with all the popcorn you’ll need to get through the weekend – and so much more.”

Unlike most digital festivals that allow the viewer to choose when they want to watch it, the AFF films will be shown at specific times, exactly as it would be with the in-person festival.  Filmgoers will be given a full schedule and must recreate the experience of choosing which films to see and when. 

The schedule will replace the traditional AFF venues with rooms in the home.  So, a patron may find themselves finishing up a movie in the bedroom and then racing to their living room to catch the next film on their list.  This “film fest experience” schedule will exist from Thursday through Saturday.  For those wanting to watch whatever they want, whenever they want it, the full catalogue of films will be available “on demand” for Sunday. 

Filmgoers will vote on their favorites through a live voting app and an awards ceremony will be held via Zoom, with AFF trophies mailed to the filmmakers after the festival. 

The 2020 film selection was curated by Programming Director Jessica Levandoski, and includes the headliners: First Cow, Saint Frances, We Don’t Deserve Dogs, VHYES, Freeland, and After Midnight.  Special screenings include: Bacurau, Benny Love You, and a 3D block of short films.  In total, AFF is screening 16 feature-length films and 105 short films divided into 22 blocks).  Each film will have a very brief pre-recorded introduction by the filmmaker in lieu of a Q&A.  Films will be screened via a Netflix-style platform which can be viewed either on a computer or a TV. 

VIP passes are $79 and include full access to all films and the total festival experience box complete with AFF swag.  Basic passes are $49 and include access to most films (excludes headliners) – no box is included. Prices will increase closer to the event. 

For more information about the films, go to: adkfilmfestival.org and www.intheboxentertainment.com.  Tickets may also be purchased by calling the Wood Theater Box Office at 518-480-4878. Audiences will vote on their favorite films in various categories with the winners being revealed live over Zoom on Sunday at 7 p.m.

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