Syracuse International Film Festival

Joe Lynch buddies up to Syracuse with midnight marathon of horror films
By Dan Poorman
October 17, 2015 - 1:14am
SU alum talks industry, screens his own work plus a frightening favorite at the Syracuse International Film Festival

Earlier this year, The New Republic published an article entitled “What It Says About You If You Enjoy Horror Movies,” which posed that fans of horror films are more likely to lack empathy.

'Ship of Theseus': Different fragments, one life
By Varuni Sinha
October 18, 2014 - 10:30am
Review: The Indian film, featured at the 2014 Syracuse International Film Festival, asks philosophical questions and presents beautifully orchestrated answers.

In ancient Greece, a ship became reason for much confusion. The Ship of Theseus, a thirty-oar structure, had been preserved for a long time. Then decay lead to a restoration process, where its old, sagging parts were replaced one by one.

Syracuse International Film Festival blends stories from home and abroad
By Anya Jaremko-Gr...
October 3, 2014 - 6:01pm
The 11th annual festival kicks off this Sunday, Oct. 5, and runs for a week, incorporating domestic and foreign films from past and present.

Movie lovers of Central New York, rejoice!

This Sunday, Oct. 5, marks the start of the 11th annual Syracuse International Film Festival. The fest runs from October 5-12, showcasing movies from India, Israel and Spain. It also features local talent.

Founded in 2003 by Syracuse University professor Owen Shapiro and wife Christine Fawcett-Shapiro, SIFF has expanded over the last decade to include year-round screenings and media-centered programs.

Locally-shot film to make Syracuse premiere
By Max B. O'Connell
September 4, 2013 - 6:22pm
"Adult World," the independent movie shot in Syracuse last year, will make its local premiere at the Landmark Theatre as part of the annual Syracuse International Film Festival.

 

Syracuse movie lovers will soon be able to see a film shot in their town, starring Emma Roberts and John Cusack.


Local film festival shines spotlight on socially conscious films
By Nick DeSantis
October 10, 2012 - 12:54am
Preview: The Syracuse International Film Festival to screen local and international films in various city locations.

Featuring the central New York premiere of a variety of films from all around the world, the ninth annual Syracuse International Film Festival will deliver four days of cinema bliss for casual movie lovers and film aficionados alike.