See Something that Means Something

Adirondack Film is privileged to screen La Liste before it’s global release on 2/13/2022! Big mountain skiers, and close friends, Jérémie Heitz and Sam Anthamatten, find beauty and display grace in the dangerous world of free-skiing. Follow them as they set off around the world to find the most awe-dropping, high-altitude peaks and mountain ranges that exceed 6000 metres, and do what they do best: ski.

Academy Award buzz over Drive My Car after winning stellar reviews and top prizes from several festivals and critics. It’s a long film, but worth your time.

Check the Variety article here.

Factory workers diligently parse fabrics and prepare plastic products—like water bottles and binoculars—in clusters and in an assembly line. Men weld metal cylinders with precision, and a networking conference devotes its attention to training a predominantly female audience how to excel in business etiquette. 

These and many other absorbing vignettes are what make up the central focus of Jessica Kingdon’s Ascension: an exploration of contemporary China’s identity as it relates to its vision of consumerism, innovation, and social standing.

Director Paul Frederick, Producers Julie Canepa and Bruce Carlin will be on hand for a Q&A after the show. Return to Auschwitz: The Survival of Vladimir Munk is the moving story of retired SUNY professor and Czech Holocaust survivor Vladimir Munk. The film follows Vladimir, now 95, as he returns to Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp, the camp where he was held prisoner during World War II. This will be his last chance to honor thirty of his close relatives, including his parents, who perished there. The journey from his home in the United States will be filled with painful memories and unknown challenges but it is a journey he knows he must take.

Asbury Shorts USA is New York City's longest running short film exhibition & touring show. Since 1980 their short film "Concerts" have been presented at venues across the US, Canada, Great Britain and Germany. The mission is to screen world renowned, festival award winning short films - from all years - in cinemas, art museums, performing arts centers & cool outdoor locations..on real cinema screens...as opposed to You Tube, smart phones or computers. The program features a fast paced and highly entertaining line up of the best in short film Comedy, Drama and Animation. The two hour showcase includes Oscar Nominees, US film festival 'Best of Show' winners and international honorees from the past & present. Recommended for ages 16 and way way above. Director Doug LeClaire and guest host Sarah LaDuke will be featured at the event.

A Sundance triple winner and on the way to Oscar nominations, read the glowing reviews of this beautiful film: Sundance Winner 'Hive' is Kosovo's International Oscar Submission - Variety

Director Blerta Basholli tells the story about Fahrije, whose husband has been missing since the war in Kosovo. She sets up her own small business to provide for her kids, but as she fights against a patriarchal society that does not support her, she faces a crucial decision.

In honor of Juneteenth, Adirondack Film in collaboration with LPCA and John Brown Lives! Is proud to present a powerful documentary about events in our own, Lake Placid backyard. SEARCHING FOR TIMBUCTOO tells the little-known story of a Black settlement, established in the wilds of upstate New York, that brought together a group of ardent abolitionists willing to risk their fortunes, their families, and their futures to destroy slavery. Little did they know that by coming together, they would help tear the nation apart. Directly following the screening, Director Paul Miller will lead a Q&A session.