The Dove Block Project Short Film Festival is an annual celebration of short films held in the beautiful Finger Lakes in the city of Geneva, New York. The festival showcases short films from local film makers and other regions of the world, offering a platform for emerging filmmakers and established ones. The festival will also host various events, including Q&A sessions with filmmakers, and special screenings.

The festival will take place in The Dove Block Project’s very own Jim Spates Micro Theater, a state of the art 27 seat theater within the art gallery and just a few minutes walk from Seneca lake. The theater is surrounded by a multitude of diversity featuring cuisines from around the world, historic architecture, The Smith Opera House, and Hobart William Smith College

Rules & Terms

Films must be no longer than 15 minutes and no shorter than 1 minute, animated or live action. Films must be accompanied with an introduction if film maker isn't present for screening

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  • Nephan Baykal

    It was such a wonderful festival, and being with you made it even more special. Thank you for everything.

    December 2024
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  • Adam Szudrich

    Great NY festival that supports artists. Thanks for selecting Slow Dating. Five stars.

    October 2024
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  • Blake Pfeil

    Harold was a consummate festival director and really took care and time to spotlight my work with All-American Ruins. Thank you for the Best Documentary award!

    October 2024
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  • Bernie Garcia

    Visual Artist Harold Copp curated some of the best short films I have ever seen in one of the most beautiful art spaces in the US.
    Winning Best Overall film for “Ariel” was a true honor in the former gallery of Arthur Garfield Dove and I can’t wait to visit again ‼️ A++

    October 2024
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