The Small File Media Festival returns for its fourth iteration!
As always, all festival programs from this year’s Small File Media Festival will stream online October 22-29 in glorious low-resolution!
We are proud to present over sixty jewel-like works from across the globe. These movies are small in file size, but huge in impact: by embracing the aesthetics of compression and low resolution (glitchiness, noise, pixelation), they lay the groundwork for a new experimental film movement in the digital age. This year, six lovingly curated programs traverse brooding pixelated landscapes, textural paradises, and crystalline infinities.
Why small files? Because streaming media is killing the planet! Streaming comprises a significant chunk of the world’s digital carbon footprint. Information and communication technologies as a whole cause 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions—that’s the same as the airline industry—and are rising fast. Watching small-file media together on a big screen brings the democratic potential of cinema into the digital age by showcasing artworks made with eco-friendly practices, affordable equipment, and minimal processing time (all without sacrificing artistry or immersion).
This year we have three tiers for accessing the festival. All passes gain attendees’ access to full online programming.
$25 - Friend of the Festival
Do you believe in small-files? We do too! Please help us sustain the Small File Media Festival for years to come with the generous Friend of the Festival pass.
$10 - Lo-Barrier Pass
Want to support small-files but are on a strict budget? No problem, the No Barriers pass allows you full entry to the festival. Perfect for students!
$? - NOTAFLOF
NOTAFLOF! What’s it mean? No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds! If you can not purchase a festival pass and want the full small-file experience we have you covered. $0 - $1,000,000 Sky’s the Limit!
