# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Aster Film Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join the Department of Performing and Media Arts for the 13th Annual Aster Film Festival on Saturday and Sunday, February 21-22, from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM on each day, in the Film Forum, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. Screenings will take place at 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM on each day. This ticketed event is free and open to the public. Get Your Free Tickets Here: https://cornell.campusgroups.com/dka/rsvp_boot?id=2296582

This unforgettable two-day celebration of creativity, storytelling, and community, formerly known as the Centrally Isolated Film Festival (CIFF) is organized by Delta Kappa Alpha (DKA) at Cornell University. This spring event showcases the best short films from emerging student filmmakers across the United States.

Experience a diverse lineup of narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental films—all under 20 minutes—curated by a dedicated team of Cornell students. Beyond the screenings, enjoy opportunities to network with filmmakers, engage with industry professionals, and savor great food in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. With a panel of non-student judges selecting and awarding the top films in each category, Aster Film Festival is your chance to connect, celebrate, and be inspired by the next generation of filmmakers.

Content Warning: For mature audiences only. Films may contain material that may be triggering to some audience members.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ithaca/aster-film-festival/200029620446421
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, performances, business, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://cornell.campusgroups.com/dka/rsvp_boot?id=2296582&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=ithaca-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Ithaca
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, Cornell University
- **lat**: 42.44254
- **long**: -76.48567
- **full address**: Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, Cornell University, 430 College Ave,Ithaca, New York, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Cornell Performing & Media Arts - PMA (https://allevents.in/org/cornell-performing-and-media-arts-pma/663136)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, Cornell University, 430 College Ave,Ithaca, New York, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Cornell Performing & Media Arts - PMA
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, festivals, performances, business, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Aster Film Festival ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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