Lower East Side, NYC · 15th Annual · May 2025

The Lower East Side
Film Festival

The Lower East Side Film Festival (LESFF) brings together innovative filmmakers for 5 days of diverse films, panels, and parties in the heart of NYC's Lower East Side. With a focus on quality and impact, we celebrate independent filmmaking and the counterculture spirit of this iconic neighborhood.

MIND F*CK NIGHTS

OCTOBER 2ND - 4TH
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lower Manhattan

P R E S E N T E D B Y

INTRODUCING  LESFF OFF/SEASON

Meet the 2024 Jury

The Lower East Side Film Festival is thrilled to host a panel each year of esteemed judges that represent the bold and the fearless spirit of independent filmmaking.

Lizzy Caplan

Julio Torres

Beanie Feldstein

Chris Estrada

Susan Kelechi Watson

Pamela Koffler

An ever important platform for truly emerging filmmakers.

— COOL HUNTING