The Lower East Side Film Festival returns with indie hits and parties
By Laura Ratliff
Published on April 22, 2026.
The Lower East Side Film Festival (LESFF), which celebrates its 16th year, will be held on April 30 through May 4 at various downtown venues. The festival, founded in 2011, is known for championing under-the-radar filmmakers and expanding into a more engaging downtown event. The opening night screening will feature the debut feature from NB Mager, with other films exploring themes such as "", "", and "", highlighting New York's public-access TV boom. LESFF is also bringing back its free "Movies in the Park" series this summer.
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