Welcome to the Borscht Belt Film Fest!
November 1-3, 2024 | Ellenville, NY
Join us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the rich cultural legacy of the Catskills through the magic of cinema.
Our festival line-up has been announced. Get your tickets today!
What to Expect
Experience our curated lineup of films that explore themes related to the Borscht Belt or are created by filmmakers with a personal connection to this iconic region. Engage in lively post-screening discussions with filmmakers, actors, and experts. Connect with fellow enthusiasts and relive cherished memories in the historic Shadowland Stages theatre in Ellenville.
Why Attend?
Let the power of cinema transport you to a time when the Catskills were the ultimate summer escape. Our thoughtfully curated selection spans 75 years of cinema history, featuring films unseen for decades alongside exciting new discoveries from 2024. These works will make you laugh, cry, and reminisce about the golden age of the Borscht Belt Resort Era. Whether you grew up spending summers in "the Mountains" or you’re new to Borscht Belt culture, you'll find something to love at our festival.
Tickets are on sale now. Check out our exciting festival line-up!
Did You Say Raffle?
We’ve got $4,000 in prizes to give away, including a weekend stay at a luxury spa, pearl jewerly and other goodies.
You could win…
A two-night weekend stay at Inness, a luxury hotel and spa in Accord, NY. Includes spa and restaurant credits.
$2800 Value
Two Freshwater Pearl necklaces from Imperial Pearl.
$1100 Value
Please note: This image is a screenshot of the Imperial Pearl website and does not depict the prize.
A Borscht Belt Museum prize package including three posters, a t-shirt and a mug.
$100 Value
About the Festival
The Borscht Belt Film Fest is presented by the Catskills Borscht Belt Museum.
The museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Borscht Belt resort era, and celebrating its history as a refuge from bigotry, the cradle of stand-up comedy and a cultural catalyst that left deep imprints on America.
