Ithaca Experimental Film Festival

A black-and-white illustrated poster for the Ithaca Experimental Film Festival shows a surreal theater audience filled with fantastical creatures, aliens, and humanoid figures. A film projector operated by a creature beams above them.

Cornell Cinema is pleased to partner with the Ithaca Experimental Film Festival, a two-day film festival running from February 27 to February 28, 2026.


The Ithaca Experimental Film Festival (ITHEX) provides a platform for bold, unconventional films. From documentaries and animation to non-traditional narratives, ITHEX showcases work that pushes creative boundaries. Their mission is to create a space where filmmakers can screen their films, share ideas, and connect with a community that values diversity, experimentation, and DIY filmmaking.


Check back for full program details later this month! (Expected runtime: 70-85 min.)


Visit ithacaexperimentalfilmfestival.com for more information about this year's festival.


Please note that special ticket pricing applies for this event. Tickets are $10 General Admission, $5 Students, and free for Cornell Cinema All-Access Passholders.


Part of our "Worth a Watch" series. Special thanks to Philip Thompson, Desirée Tolchin, Aidan Cronin, and Ben Basem.

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