Festival Schedule 2027

Thursday, June 3, 2027

9 a.m. onward – Festival registration opens
9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. – Louis B. Mayer Conservation Center Nitrate Vault Tour 1 (off-site via bus, maximum 15 people, $35 per person, passholders only, reservation required)
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Press conference and announcement of titles (open to the public)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Nitrate Touch (all museum visitors)
11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. – Louis B. Mayer Conservation Center Nitrate Vault Tour 2 (off-site via bus, maximum 15 people, $35 per person, passholders only, reservation required)
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Louis B. Mayer Conservation Center Nitrate Vault Tour 3 (off-site via bus, maximum 15 people, $35 per person, passholders only, reservation required)
3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. – Louis B. Mayer Conservation Center Nitrate Vault Tour 4 (off-site via bus, maximum 15 people, $35 per person, passholders only, reservation required)
7:30 p.m. – Opening Night Film

Louis B. Mayer Conservation Center Nitrate Vault Tour

At the 11th Nitrate Picture Show, we are excited to offer a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of the upgraded and expanded Louis B. Mayer Conservation Center, the George Eastman Museum's esteemed nitrate vaults. Located off-site in North Chili, New York, this state-of-the-art facility houses more than twelve million feet of highly flammable nitrate film, meticulously preserved under strict temperature and humidity controls to maintain the beauty and clarity of this remarkable medium. Led by our knowledgeable Collection Manager Deborah Stoiber, tour guests will gain insight into the history and care involved in preserving nitrate film, including the unique challenges that come with such volatile yet visually captivating material. Guests have the opportunity to learn about the intricate work required to protect cinematic history, from handling protocols to the technical requirements for storage. Capacity is limited to fifteen guests per tour, and transportation to the vaults will be provided via tour bus. Attendance is open only to Nitrate Picture Show passholders who have reserved their spot via a $35 fee.