The Arlington Int’l Film Festival (AIFF) was founded in 2010 with a mission to foster appreciation for different cultures by exploring the lives of people around the globe through independent film and to nurture the next generation of filmmakers.

The festival has three distinct components, an annual Poster Contest, the High School Filmmakers Competition, and its master component of the annual film festival showcasing some of the finest and most creative cinematic works by independent filmmakers from around the world.

We are proud to have screened films that have been recognized worldwide, chosen to tour internationally with the State Department, official selections of the Cannes, Locarno, Berlin, San Sebastian, and Toronto Film Festivals, purchased by HBO and PBS, and nominated for Academy Awards.

AIFF takes great pride in its collaborations and its commitment to building vibrant partnerships with organizations, businesses, educational, arts, and cultural institutions in New England and beyond, continually working to strengthen the bonds of community.