The SUNY Niagara Film & Animation Festival
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The SUNY Niagara Film & Animation Festival is an annual spring festival held on SUNY Niagara’s Sanborn campus and is open to filmmakers of all ages and experience levels. It is notable for its international competition, free public admission, and strong regional emphasis through awards for Western New York and “Best of 716” student and local filmmakers. The festival screens and recognizes short films across drama, comedy, animation, documentary, music video, horror, and experimental categories, making it a broad showcase for emerging and independent screen work.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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- 25 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
- Verified trusted status
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- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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