Maine International Film Festival

29 years of world-class film in Maine. Join us July 10–19, 2026 for MIFF29: international cinema, revivals, and local voices, all in Waterville, Maine.

[Maine International Film Festival @MIFFMaine]

Just one week until the best of international, domestic, and Maine cinema hit our screens. Which film(s) are you most excited about seeing this year?
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#MIFF29 #WatervilleMaine #Maine #FilmFestival #OnlyIn207 #ExploreMaine

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The connection between Waterville and Rwanda, @magazineofmaine has a wonderful story focusing on the collaborative film IKAWA: COFFEE THAT CONNECTS.
Sun, Jul 12 | 1pm
Free screening—https://t.co/RMdknfT6yz
#MIFF29 #CoffeeCulture #CoffeeCommunity #Rwanda #GlobalStories

[Maine International Film Festival @MIFFMaine]

Join us in celebrating our three special guests as we present them with the customary MIFF Moose.
🫎 Producer Christine Vachon
🫎 Director + writer Alan Rudolph
🫎 Producer Mike Kaplan
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#MIFF29 #ChristineVachon #AlanRudolph #MikeKaplan #AwardWinning

[Maine International Film Festival @MIFFMaine]

Much more than treats, COOKIE QUEENS shines a light on the commerce and politics behind scenes. Come to either screening in your Girl Scout uniform and receive a FREE small popcorn!
Sun, Jul 12 + 19, 12pm
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#MIFF29 #GirlScouts #GirlScoutCookies #FilmFestival

[Maine International Film Festival @MIFFMaine]

Heavy metal music for Maine's youth, the relationship between artist and muse, and a couple "haunted" by an ex-girlfriend.
Downeast Hardcore: Stories From the Kave
In Transit
Mallory's Ghost
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#MIFF29 #MaineFilm #FilmFestival #EmergingFilmmakers #IndieFilm

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From the coast, to the woods, to everywhere in between—the very best of Maine short stories.
Friday, July 17 | 4pm
Saturday, July 18 | 1pm
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#MIFF29 #MaineFilm #FilmFestival #DocumentaryFilm #ShortFilm

[Maine International Film Festival @MIFFMaine]

Join us for a free screening of a film that shows how a simple bean connects two communities world apart.
IKAWA: COFFEE THAT CONNECTS
Sunday, July 12 | 1pm | @WTVLOperaHouse
🎟️ https://t.co/RMdknfT6yz

#MIFF29 #CoffeeCulture #CoffeeCommunity #Rwanda #GlobalStories

[Maine International Film Festival @MIFFMaine]

The best of Maine documentaries with bite-sized runtimes.
Sat, Jul 18 | 4pm
Sun, Jul 19 | 1pm
🍿 Tides
🍿 May The Water Not Freeze
🍿 Second Responders
🍿 Home For Now
🍿 On The Sea
🍿 Samland
🍿 They Called Me a Rabble-Rouser

#MaineFilm #FilmFestival #DocumentaryFilm #ShortFilm

[Maine International Film Festival @MIFFMaine]

We're counting down the days...only 17 more until the festival opens. 112 films, 44 countries, three special guests, and 21 Maine-made works. July 10–19—only in Waterville, Maine.
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#MIFF29 #WatervilleMaine #Maine #FilmFestival #OnlyIn207 #ExploreMaine

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Stories of change, stories of history, stories of the ordinary and the extraordinary. We are delighted to welcome our filmmaker neighbors to the north in a celebration of Québécois cinema.
https://t.co/veBIzx44Pj
#MIFF29 #QuebecFilm #FilmFestival #InternationalCinema #IndieFilm

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To the dads who stayed up late watching movies with us—you helped shape the voices of the next generation of filmmakers. Your influence lives on in every scene, every frame, every story. Happy Father’s Day from all of us at MIFF.
#FathersDay #FilmmakerDads #ThankYouDad #MIFF29

[Maine International Film Festival @MIFFMaine]

How are you MIFFing this year? Filmmaker? Volunteer? Full Festival Access? Let us know what you're most excited about this year!
July 10–19 | Waterville, Maine
➡️ Full Program: https://t.co/1obA4G8LxV

#MIFF29 #FilmFestivalSeason #CinemaLovers #MaineEvents #IndieFilm

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Alan Rudolph has since his first film been one of the most distinctive and innovative of genuine American mavericks. MIFF will welcome Rudolph for screenings of four of his films:
➡️ 🎟️ https://t.co/Cy0IedrmK9

#MIFF29 #AlanRudolph #RobertAltman #FilmIndustry #FilmFestival

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Mike Kaplan, through years of support, friendship, and collaboration, has had an immeasurable impact on MIFF. Join us as we honor him with two film screenings:

🎟️ https://t.co/5f7bi2kics

#MIFF29 #WhalesOfAugust #RobertAltman #OscarNominated #FilmIndustry

[Maine International Film Festival @MIFFMaine]

Not just a film festival—a full arts experience. Join us in the Ticonic Studios to become the director of your own clay stop-motion film with this two-day workshop!
July 15 + 16 | 9am–3pm
🎟️ https://t.co/Lgvjyrs47j

#TiconicStudios #MIFF29 #FilmWorkshop #StopMotion #ClayAnimation

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Christine Vachon's influential work behind the camera in independent cinema has helped shape the American indie landscape for over 30 years.
Grab your tickets today ➡️ https://t.co/bxovAksdkk

#MIFF29 #ChristineVachon #PastLives #FarFromHeaven #LateFame

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The moment you've all been waiting for (drumroll please!)
🎟️ Tickets and passes are officially on sale to the public! Head to https://t.co/xatoAPOEFI and lock in your top picks today.
🎬 Which films are you most excited to see?
#MIFF29 #FilmFestivalSeason #MaineEvents #IndieFilm

[Maine International Film Festival @MIFFMaine]

Have you looked at the program to plan out your perfect independent film experience? Tickets go on sale to the public tomorrow, and passes are available through the festival.
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#MIFF29 #WatervilleMaine #Maine #FilmFestival #OnlyIn207 #ExploreMaine

[Maine International Film Festival @MIFFMaine]

We're so grateful to bring independent film to our little corner of Maine, and we hope you'll join in on the fun this July! Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday—passes are available now.
https://t.co/1obA4G8LxV
#MIFF29 #WatervilleMaine #Maine #FilmFestival #ExploreMaine

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🎉 It’s here! The full program is now live—and it's our biggest festival yet.
🎟️ Package + pass holders can start reserving tickets today!
➡️ https://t.co/6Ac1GJxWi9
Jul 11–20 | Waterville, ME
#MIFF29 #WatervilleMaine #Maine #FilmFestival #OnlyIn207 #ExploreMaine