Bio

About the Arlington International Film Festival

The Arlington International Film Festival (AIFF) offers a unique opportunity for cross-cultural education by promoting an understanding of the many cultures represented in our town and beyond. The festival is a means for recognizing that such diversity enriches our community. We believe that our annual international film festival highlights the core values and aspirations we share with our culturally diverse neighbors and with all members of the global human family. It is also our goal, through the annual production of the festival to involve Arlington's youth, artists, filmmakers, businesses, and professionals in various fields as well as promote the history of Arlington.

The festival invites documentary, narrative, animation, and experimental shorts and feature film submissions and presents juried awards in each category. Also, featured is a special category of short submissions by high school filmmakers.

Mission Statement:  To foster appreciation for different cultures by exploring the lives of people around the globe through independent film — to nurture the next generation of filmmakers.