# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Elgin Short Film Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎬 2026 Elgin Short Film Festival
🗓️ Saturday, Sept.19, 2026 at 7 p.m. | The Hemmens Cultural Center

Join us for an unforgettable evening of cinema at the 18th annual Elgin Short Film Festival (ESFF), where filmmakers and film lovers come together to celebrate creativity, storytelling, and the art of independent short films.

The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a premiere-style red carpet experience, featuring limousine arrivals of filmmakers, photo opportunities, and pre-show entertainment. At 7 p.m., enjoy screenings of the top six films, showcasing standout talent from across the U.S. and around the world.

A panel of judges will select the top films, and audience members will vote live to determine the People’s Choice Award, so your vote helps decide the winners!

Festival Highlights:
 • Red carpet arrivals and pre-show entertainment
 • Screenings of the top six short films in an intimate theater setting
 • Audience voting for the People’s Choice Award
 • Bar and concessions available

Tickets:
🎟️  $10 | Purchase at hemmens.org/tickets or call 847-931-5900

Important Information:
 • Films may be rated R; attendees 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
 • Free parking available
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elgin/2026-elgin-short-film-festival/200029884259318
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, art, theatre, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 114

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Elgin
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120
- **lat**: 42.03966
- **long**: -88.28687
- **full address**: 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Elgin Short Film Festival being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Elgin Short Film Festival takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Elgin Short Film Festival?
  - **A:** 2026 Elgin Short Film Festival is organized by Hemmens Cultural Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Elgin Short Film Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Elgin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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