Founded in 1998, the Maine International Film Festival (MIFF) is a project of the Maine Film Center.
10 days | 100 films | 50 filmmakers
During the 10 days of the festival we screen 100 films representing the best of American independent and international cinema.
More than just movies
Audiences have the opportunity to meet and talk with the people behind the movies. Each year we honor members of the independent film industry whose contributions to cinema deserve recognition. Our honored guests and visiting filmmakers host panel discussions as well as informal Q&A sessions, giving the audiences an incredible chance to hear about the art of film from those on the front lines. MIFF’s special guests have included Achievement Award honorees Hilary Brougher (2019), Dominique Sanda (2018), Lauren Hutton (2017), Robert Benton (2016), Gabriel Byrne (2016), Michael Murphy (2015), Glenn Close (2014), Keith Carradine (2013), Thelma Schoonmaker (2012), Malcolm McDowell (2011), Jay Cocks (2010), John Turturro (2008), Bud Cort (2007), Walter Hill (2006), Lili Taylor (2005), Ed Harris (2004), Peter Fonda (2003), Jonathan Demme (2002), Sissy Spacek (2001), Terrence Malick (2000), and Jos Stelling (1999).
MIFF audiences decide the winner of the annual Audience Favorite Award, presented to one new feature film at the close of the festival.