February 6, 7, 2026 - Elmira Film Festival
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- Jan 3
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The Elmira Film Festival 2026
Original Work Featuring Filmmakers, Directors, Producers, Artists and Cast from Elmira, New York. Co-Hosted by The Park Church and Community Arts of Elmira.
What: "A Place Called Elmira" (1990)
When: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1 PM
Where: The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via parking lot door near Gray St.)
Admission: Free for people of all ages
About: "A Place Called Elmira" (1990) by Director and Producer Margaret Raphael, who created "Queen City Theater" and "Blind Faith Films Elmira, New York" while living in Elmira, New York. Margaret Raphael wrote, produced and directed two feature-length movies featuring The Street Corner Kids.
What: "Save Blasco"
When: Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1 PM
Where: The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via parking lot door near Gray St.)
Admission: Free - Ages 13+
About: "Save Blasco" Documentary by Filmmaker Cayce Mell. - 2nd State Films. The community fights to keep the Erie County Public Library/The Blasco Library, Erie PA a public resource. Winner of the Audience Choice Award at the Lake Effect Film FestivalHonorable Mention Recipient at the Defense of Democracy Film Festival.
What: "The Grand Incredible Story"
When: Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 7 PM
Where: The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via parking lot door near Gray St.)
Admission: Free - Ages 13+
About: World Premiere of "The Grand Incredible Story" Documentary by Director Cayce Mell (2025) - 2nd State Films. From IMDb: "Before the term Hip Hop even existed, there was Brandon Briggs (1975-2021), who at the age of 2 began his journey as a DJ. A Hip Hop Pioneer from Elmira, New York, a beloved urban legend and family man, and cancer survivor, and that is just the beginning of the [documentary]," Cayce Mell, Independent Film and Music Producer, Screenwriter and Director 2nd State Films
