The Rochester International Film Festival, in its 68th iteration, is an annual short film festival held in Rochester, New York, and is recognized as one of the longest-running continually held short film festivals globally. Produced by Movies On a Shoestring, a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1959, the festival showcases a diverse range of short films including dramas, comedies, documentaries, and animation. Screenings are typically held at the historic Dryden Theatre at the George Eastman Museum. The festival is known for providing detailed critique letters to all submitting filmmakers and offering hospitality, including homestays, to attending filmmakers.