MIFF is shining a spotlight on Maine-made films like never before—this year features our largest local lineup yet! 🎥 Meet the filmmakers & stick around for exclusive Q+As with directors, producers + screenwriters. #MIFF28 #MadeInMaine #FilmFestival #SupportLocalFilm

🎬 Calling all indie filmmakers! Join us at #MIFF28 for two powerhouse panels: Producing for New England’s Public Media 📅 July 19, 10:30am | bit.ly/4kp6kxn Budgeting Toolbox for Indie Filmmakers 📅 July 19, 4pm | bit.ly/4krWgn0 #FilmPanels #NewEnglandFilm

Experience the spirit of Katahdin on screen 🎥 Join us for Wilderness and Spirit: A Mountain Called Katahdin—a powerful tribute to Maine’s sacred peak. Director Huey will be in attendance for a Q+A + reception to follow. 🌄📽️ #MIFF28 #Katahdin #MaineFilm #WildernessAndSpirit

Discover the story of a true icon of European art cinema 🎬 Bulle Ogier: Portrait of a Hidden Star traces the fearless, fifty-year journey of a Nouvelle Vague muse. Director Eugénie Grandval joins us for a Q+A following the film. #MIFF28 #BulleOgier #NouvelleVague #WomenInFilm

Highlight for our final day: A true cinematic revelation—Lav Diaz’s Batang West Side is a five-hour masterpiece that’s never had proper U.S. release…until now. 🎬 12:40pm 🎟️ bit.ly/4ob6onw #MIFF28 #BatangWestSide #FilipinoCinema

We’re closing out #MIFF28 with Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake), Sierra Falconer’s stunning debut. Set in the fictional Green Lake, it’s a tender portrait of small-town life, community, and change. 🎬 7pm 🎟️ bit.ly/4f6quew #Sunfish #MaineFilmFestival #MaineFIlm

That’s a wrap on #MIFF28! 🎬✨ Endless thanks to the filmmakers, audiences, volunteers, and sponsors who made this year unforgettable. The celebration of cinema continues—films resume at the Maine Film Center tomorrow, Monday, July 21. See you at the movies!🍿 #MaineFilmFestival

That’s a wrap! 🎬✨ Endless thanks to the filmmakers, audiences, volunteers, staff, and sponsors who made this year unforgettable. The celebration of cinema continues—films resume at the @MaineFilmCenter tomorrow, Monday, July 21. Tickets + showtimes: watervillecreates.org/mainefilmcenter

Just you, a raft, and the endless Atlantic. A MIFF28 favorite, 76 DAYS ADRIFT, is now playing at the @MaineFilmCenter. If you missed it during the festival, don’t miss this chance. 🎟 watervillecreates.org/shows/76-days-… #76DaysAdrift #MIFF28 #IndependentFilm #SurvivalStory

Thanks for making MIFF28 amazing. If you attended this year’s festival, we’d love your feedback! Take our short survey and help shape the future of MIFF: 🎥 watervillecreates.typeform.com/to/fBDxmLbY #MIFF28 #MaineFilmCenter #WatervilleCreates #FilmFestivalVibes

It gripped MIFF28 audiences—Ash, the fixer who never breaks his rules, until one job changes everything. RELAY returns to the @MaineFilmCenter. Opening Friday, August 22: watervillecreates.org/shows/relay #RelayFilm #RizAhmed #MIFF28 #MIFF2025

Submissions are now open for MIFF29! Only 315 days until your film could be featured on our screens, July 10–19, 2026. 🎬 Submit here: filmfreeway.com/miff #FilmFestival #FilmCommunity #Filmmaking #EmergingFilmmakers

It shouldn't be A COMPLETE UNKNOWN that filmmaker Jay Cocks is coming to a special screening this Sunday to discuss writing the Bob Dylan biopic. Don't miss this amazing opportunity! 🎟️ Tickets: watervillecreates.org/shows/a-comple… #JayCocks #BobDylan #ACompleteUnknown #DirectorQandA

Tomorrow's the day, grab your tickets online or at the box office. 🎟️ Tickets: watervillecreates.org/shows/a-comple… #JayCocks #BobDylan #ACompleteUnknown #DirectorQandA

If you thought high school was hard, try taking classes in the Arctic Circle. If you missed this film come back to the Maine Film Center and see why it was voted runner-up for the Audience Favorite Award this year. watervillecreates.org/shows/folktales #MaineFilmCenter #DocumentaryFilm

One of our most favorite parts of MIFF, the Maine Student Film + Video Festival is an opportunity to nurture and celebrate the creativity of the next generation of filmmakers. Maine K–12 students are encouraged to begin submitting their films now! 🎬 watervillecreates.org/mainefilmcente…

This year's festival brought filmmakers and audiences together from across the globe. Over 100 films with 40 countries represented, patrons enjoyed diverse films, and watched as a community. Help us keep these important stories on our screens. Give now: watervillecreates.org/donate

Hello from Kigali, Rwanda! Our Executive Director, Mike is attending the Mashariki African Film Festival along with recent graduates from Mid-Maine Technical Center. Mike has also reconnected with MIFF27 alum Yuhi Amuli, making for a great trip so far. #MasharikiFilmFestival #FilmFestival #MIFF

Help us support and encourage the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers. We're so close to dropping another hint about the free program we have planned for January 17. Donate today: watervillecreates.org/donate #ArtsForAll #CreativeCommunity #SupportTheArts #WatervilleCreates

We've had an amazing number of films submitted ahead of our first deadline! There's still time to enter, Early Bird deadline ends Wednesday, December 31. ➡️ Submit your film: bit.ly/4pslPaV #MIFF29 #MaineFilmFestival #FilmFestival #IndieCinema #IndependentCinema