Independent Film Festival Boston

The largest film festival in New England, celebrating stories and storytellers year-round.

[Independent Film Festival Boston @IFFBoston]

That's a wrap on #IFFBoston2026!

Thanks to all of our sponsors, filmmakers, volunteers, staff, and community partners. And a big thank you to all of our venues: the @svilletheatre, the @brattletheatre, and @thecoolidge.

And thanks to you for joining us for YOUR festival.

[Independent Film Festival Boston @IFFBoston]

A true story of crime at the happiest place on earth.

#IFFBoston2025 alum STOLEN KINGDOM returns to the @svilletheatre this Sunday, followed by a Q&A with director Joshua Bailey!

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[Independent Film Festival Boston @IFFBoston]

Welcome to a new world of style.

Catch #IFFBoston2026 opening night film I LOVE BOOSTERS starting tomorrow at the @svilletheatre and @thecoolidge!

[Independent Film Festival Boston @IFFBoston]

You voted, we tallied.

After much counting by our dedicated volunteers, we're excited to share the #IFFBoston2026 Audience Award winners!

Narrative short: FAMILY SUNDAY
Documentary short: MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE
Narrative feature: AS I AM
Documentary feature: LEAVING ANGOLA

[Independent Film Festival Boston @IFFBoston]

Every year, in partnership with the @KarenSchmeerFEF, the IFFBoston jury selects the Karen Schmeer Excellence in Documentary Film Editing Award, to honor the memory of one the leading film editors of her generation.

Congratulations to this year's winner, LEAVING ANGOLA!

[Independent Film Festival Boston @IFFBoston]

Congratulations to this year's #IFFBoston2026 Grand Jury Prize winners!

Documentary short: GATORVILLE
Narrative short: FAMILY SUNDAY
Documentary feature: SCHOOL FOR DEFECTORS
Narrative feature: FILIPIÑANA

[Independent Film Festival Boston @IFFBoston]

We're honored to share the Special Jury Prize Winners of #IFFBoston2026!

Documentary short: A DERAILMENT
Narrative short: THE SPANISH LESSON
Documentary feature: AANIKOOBIJIGAN [ANCESTOR/GREAT-GRANDPARENT/GREAT-GRANDCHILD]
Narrative feature: BLUE HERON

[Independent Film Festival Boston @IFFBoston]

Didn’t catch BLUE HERON at #IFFBoston2026? See Sophy Romvari’s stunning debut feature, now playing at @thecoolidge.

[Eric Moskowitz @ELMoskowitz]

So great to see my friend (and former Globe podmate) @davabel and his wonderful — and deeply personal — short film “The Petal Pusher” @IFFBoston, an ode to family, flowers, and Penn Station https://t.co/IhtU5duOEZ

[Independent Film Festival Boston @IFFBoston]

Tonight is our last night @brattletheatre and @svilletheatre, plus your last chance to catch short films and documentaries, like ONE IN A MILLION, THE SIX BILLION DOLLAR MAN, and EVERYBODY TO KENMURE STREET.

Full lineup and tickets: https://t.co/F58mPAkvVZ

[Independent Film Festival Boston @IFFBoston]

The weekend may be over, but #IFFBoston2026 is still in full swing!

At the @brattletheatre, both the filmmaker and subject will give a Q&A following ADAM'S APPLE.

And at the @svilletheatre, we have a full slate of globally-set shorts and features.

🎟️ https://t.co/8x1nLYed6D

[David Abel @davabel]

Thanks so much to @BosPublicRadio for featuring The Petal Pusher, which premieres in Boston on Sunday and Monday at the Somerville Theatre as part of @IFFBoston .

The interview starts at 1:19:38. https://t.co/s1uoXg2phc

#iffboston2026

[Independent Film Festival Boston @IFFBoston]

proof that we do more than watch movies

[Independent Film Festival Boston @IFFBoston]

Round out your weekend with us at #IFFBoston2026!

Today, April 26, we have music docs aplenty at the @brattletheatre and @svilletheatre, plus a panel and trivia at the @crystalsville!

Lineup and tickets: https://t.co/naWiJGnXTp

[Independent Film Festival Boston @IFFBoston]

It's a jam-packed Saturday here at #IFFBoston2026!

At the @svilletheatre, we're screening the Student Short Showcase and our Documentary Spotlight Film, REMAKE.

And at the @brattletheatre, we kick off the day with AS I AM.

🎟️ https://t.co/90rqAnZQX0

[Independent Film Festival Boston @IFFBoston]

Kick off your weekend with us at #IFFBoston2026!

Tonight, April 24, our Narrative Centerpiece Spotlight Film TUNER plays at the @svilletheatre, while COOKIE QUEENS starts off the night at the @brattletheatre!

Get tickets: https://t.co/6ZSct0w7os

[David Abel @davabel]

"The Petal Pusher" premieres in Boston at @IFFBoston on Sunday, April 26, at 12:15 p.m. and Monday, April 27, at 5:15 p.m. at the Somerville Theatre.

Tix available here: https://t.co/7HPWo9AD5N

Please spread the word!

[catie @catiecart]

omg hiiiiiii @IFFBoston

[Duane Miller @Cinemaniac94]

Seated for the Opening Night film #ILoveBoosters for the @IFFBoston !!

[TheIcarusLineMustDie @icaruslinemovie]

Boston friends! Check out my short documentary There's A Small Hotel at @IFFBoston April 26 and 27

https://t.co/PtHffiToXj