The Urbanite Arts & Film Festival celebrates film, photography, screenplays, spoken word poetry, and music videos by artists aged 13-26.
The Urbanite Arts & Film Festival’s mission is to foster the next generation of filmmakers that are underrepresented in the film industry. In its fifth year, the Urbanite Arts & Film Festival 2026 will highlight underrepresented voices including, but not limited to, young women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQIA, people with disabilities, and the neurodiverse communities. Through exhibition of their art, we create a platform for a diverse range of young artists to express themselves creatively and launch creative careers.
This year's festival will be held at the Studio Theater in Exile @ Hudson Valley MOCA in Peekskill, NY.
Thursday, August 6, 2026 - Free Screenings This Day Only
105 S. Division Street, Peekskill, NY 10566
11:00 AM- 9:30 PM
Each film block is preceded by a 5 minute break.
Friday, August 7, 2026 - Screenings
1701 Main Street, Hudson Valley MOCA, Peekskill, NY 10566.
11:00 AM- 9:05 PM
Each film block is preceded by a 5 minute break.
Saturday, August 8, 2026 - Screenings
11:00 AM - 9:35 PM
Each film block is preceded by a 5 minute break.
Sunday, August 9, 2026 - Awards Reception
12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The full digital program will be viewable on the Urbanite Arts & Film Festival website.
The Urbanite Arts and Film Festival is a vibrant showcase of smartphone photography, filmmaking, poetry, screenplay writing, and music videos. Now in our fourth year, we will allow submissions with any camera form as well as smartphone options.
To learn more about The Urbanite Arts and Film Festival, please click this link: www.urbanitefest.org
