Robert Redford Film Festival

Join us for the Robert Redford Film Festival, taking place Thursday, January 29 through Sunday, February 1, 2026, celebrating the extraordinary career of one of America’s most enduring and influential actors, directors, and storytellers. Generously sponsored by Westport Interactive Media, the festival will feature nine iconic films spanning Redford’s remarkable body of work.

Born in 1936, Robert Redford rose to prominence in the 1960s and quickly became one of the most recognizable and respected figures in American cinema. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Redford distinguished himself not only as a leading man, but also as a director, producer, and advocate for independent film and environmental storytelling. In 1981, he founded the Sundance Institute, forever changing the landscape of independent cinema and amplifying new voices in filmmaking.

Designed to bring energy and connection to the heart of winter, the festival invites residents and visitors alike to enjoy classic cinema while spending time in downtown Indian Lake—dining at local restaurants, shopping at small businesses, and embracing the vibrant community that makes the region special year-round.

Festival Schedule

Thursday, January 29 at 7 PM: Out of Africa

Friday, January 30 at 7 PM: Spy Game

Saturday, January 31: 

11 AM: The Candidate

1:30 PM: The Sting

4 PM: Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here

7 PM: Jeremiah Johnson

Sunday, February 1:

1:30 PM: The Great Waldo Pepper

4 PM: The Way We Were 

7 PM: Downhill Racer

The festival is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Westport Interactive Media, a full-service marketing agency specializing in digital marketing solutions and strategic branding for local businesses of all sizes.

Tickets and festival details, including showtimes and special passes, are available on the Indian Lake Theater website at indianlaketheater.org. Single adult tickets for patrons 18 and over are $8, while a festival pass, with access to all 9 films, is $40. Admission for Children 17 and under is free, as part of the Indian Lake Theater’s commitment to providing affordable access to arts programming. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and explore downtown Indian Lake’s restaurants, shops, and accommodations as part of their festival experience.