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Glimmerglass Film Days is now accepting entries for our 2025 season. We accept both feature length and short films, documentary and fiction subjects. Early Deadline is June 1.

"The film lineup was stellar, and opportunity to connect with other filmmakers made so organic - not to mention that you take such thoughtful care of the filmmakers. We just wanted to extend our gratitude & appreciation." — Peter Hutchison, director/producer Devil Put the Coal in the Ground

Want to watch films featured at Glimmerglass Film Days from home? Kanopy, a streaming service available for free by many libraries (including the Village Library of Cooperstown), offers many films featured at Film Days.

Watch films you may have missed, or enjoy films a second time. We have developed a list of films from 2024 as well as past seasons, including several that were selected as Film Days Audience Favorites.

Otsego 2000 will present the 13th edition of Glimmerglass Film Days, November 13-17, 2025 in multiple locations in Cooperstown, NY. The theme will be announced in late spring, and tickets and passes will go on sale in September.

Donations and sponsorships welcome as we craft another compelling slate of films and related events. We are very grateful for your support. If you have never experienced Film Days, we invite you to come experience a long weekend with us in November.

The generosity of businesses and individuals propelled Film Days through its first 12 years. Please consider joining your fellow community leaders who sponsor Film Days and help ensure its continued success.

Want to know more about making a financial donation to support Glimmerglass Film Days? Please contact Jennifer Armstrong, Otsego 2000's finance and operations manager, 607-547-8881, admin@otsego2000.org.

Vote for your favorite feature-length and short film by completing the Film Days Survey. We will announce the Audience Favorites on November 18. We also value your feedback on what worked well and what we could improve as we plan for Film Days in November 2025.

Let us know what you thought of the program of films we offered as well as related events, and your overall experience at Glimmerglass Film Days. Thank you!

This year's Film Days features 16 guest speakers, including filmmakers, scholars, musicians, and film subjects. The chance to ask questions and interact with speakers during Film Days is a hallmark of our film festival.

Directors coming include: Michael Gitlin, Daphne McWilliams, Thomas Piper, Jef Sewell, Andrew Nadkarni, Olympia Stone, and Ryoya Terao. See the full list of filmmakers and guests who will enrich your Film Days experience.