Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until suddenly she’s living with even more drama at home than on the stage. DON'T SAY GOOD LUCK screens early and for free on August 12 at the Somerville Theatre: ow.ly/M3MN50ZwNml

"We’re watching a master storyteller attempt to impose a narrative on a life that stubbornly refuses to comply." — Sean Burns, WBUR #IFFBoston2026 Documentary Centerpiece Spotlight REMAKE opens this weekend at @thecoolidge. Head to coolidge.org for tickets.

Let's get freaky. From iconic filmmaker Gregg Araki, #IFFBoston2026 alum I WANT YOUR SEX opens this weekend! Get tickets: iwantyoursexmovie.com/tickets

"25 years after WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER premiered at Sundance, it's a relief to know that Wain and Marino are still at the absolute top of their game." — IndieWire GAIL DAUGHTRY AND THE CELEBRITY SEX PASS screens this Monday at AMC Boston Common. Save your spot: https://ow.ly/Y8rJ50ZjNqq

A true story of crime at the happiest place on earth. #IFFBoston2025 alum STOLEN KINGDOM returns to the Somerville Theatre this Sunday, followed by a Q&A with director Joshua Bailey! 🎟️ https://ow.ly/JnrY50Z5Nmi

Welcome to a new world of style. Catch #IFFBoston2026 opening night film I LOVE BOOSTERS starting tomorrow at the Somerville Theatre and Coolidge Corner Theatre!

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

Every year, in partnership with the Karen Schmeer Film Editing Fellowship, 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!

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

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 Congratulations to all of our prize winners!

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

Changing up from the usual doom and gloom to elegize the 2026 @iffboston.bsky.social where many got to see some of the buzziest new titles and independent films over the past week. My top five were: BLUE HERON THE INVITE SCHOOL FOR DEFECTORS I LOVE BOOSTERS I WANT YOUR SEX

Another great @iffboston.bsky.social. Many wonderful films and the opportunity to catch up with and meet new people. I loved the gentle imagery of this year's trailer. Very enjoyable to score. vimeo.com/1190133323?s... Animation: Yue Yvette Hua Campaign Design: Ren Evans Sound mix: Mark Wong

Drops of Color

2026 Independent Film Festival of Boston Trailer

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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 Somerville Theatre, The Brattle Theatre, and Coolidge Corner Theatre. And thanks to you, Boston, for joining us for YOUR festival.

Some important info for tonight’s closing night screening of THE INVITE✨ See you at @thecoolidge.bsky.social!

The first roundup from @iffboston.bsky.social is live on Boston Hassle! Read my early thoughts on I LOVE BOOSTERS and CAROLINA CAROLINE, plus @kyleamato.bsky.social on MADDIE’S SECRET and I WANT YOUR SEX! bostonhassle.com/iffboston-20...

Tonight is our last night at The Brattle Theatre and Somerville Theatre, 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://ow.ly/WCcj50YQSLn

Over at the Spliced Personality Substack this week I reviewed LATE FAME, which gives Willem Dafoe his best role since THE FLORIDA PROJECT. It screens tomorrow night at the Brattle as part of the Independent Film Festival Boston.

IFFBoston Review - Late Fame

Starring Willem Dafoe, Greta Lee, Edmund Donovan, Clark Johnson.

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Part four (and the last) of Betsy Sherman's run-down of live-action narrative shorts. As usual for the @iffboston.bsky.social, the quality is high, with intriguing subject matter and technical polish. artsfuse.org/328110/fest-...

Fest Review: IFFBoston Shorts — Part Four - The Arts Fuse

Part four of a run-down of live-action narrative shorts. As usual for the IFFBoston, the quality is high, with intriguing subject matter and technical polish.

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On This Day in 2014: LIFE ON THE V had its World Premiere at the @iffboston.bsky.social! Hundreds of V66 fans packed the Somerville Theatre for a special screening where we were joined by V66's John Garabedian, Arnie "Woo Woo" Ginsburg, and David O'Leary! #IFFBoston #V66 #OnThisDay

The weekend may be over, but #IFFBoston2026 is still in full swing! At the @brattletheatre, both the filmmaker and subject will be present for a Q&A following ADAM'S APPLE. And at the @somerville_theatre, we have a full slate of globally-set shorts and features. 🎟️ https://ow.ly/NVJS50YOQ00

proof that we do more than watch movies

Part three of Betsy Sherman's run-down of live-action narrative shorts. As usual for the @iffboston.bsky.social. the quality is high, with intriguing subject matter and technical polish. artsfuse.org/328069/fest-...

Fest Review: IFFBoston Shorts — Part Three - The Arts Fuse

Part three of a run-down of live-action narrative shorts. As usual for the IFFBoston, the quality is high, with intriguing subject matter and technical polish.

artsfuse.org

Round out your weekend with us at #IFFBoston2026! Today, April 26, we have music docs aplenty at The Brattle Theatre and Somerville Theatre, plus a panel and trivia at the Crystal Ballroom! Lineup and tickets: https://ow.ly/riGh50YOPVU

It's a jam-packed Saturday here at #IFFBoston2026! At the Somerville Theatre, we're screening the Student Short Showcase and our Documentary Spotlight Film, REMAKE. And at The Brattle Theatre we kick off the day with AS I AM. 🎟️ https://ow.ly/GiJr50YOPPV

Guess who's back @iffboston.bsky.social

Betsy Sherman files the first of her critical rundowns of the live-action narrative shorts in this year's @iffboston.bsky.social -- this piece, she looks at the Berkeley and Exeter programs. artsfuse.org/327951/fest-...

Boston friends , the new short documentary THERE’S A SMALL HOTEL is screening April 26 & 27 at @iffboston.bsky.social Tickets: iffboston.org/events/there...

Thanks so much to Boston Public Radio at @gbhnews.bsky.social for featuring The Petal Pusher, which premieres in Boston on Sunday and Monday at the Somerville Theatre as part of @iffboston.bsky.social The interview starts at 1:19:38. www.wgbh.org/podcasts/bos... #iffboston2026

Kick off your weekend with us at #IFFBoston2026! Tonight, April 24: our Narrative Centerpiece Spotlight Film TUNER plays at the Somerville Theatre, while COOKIE QUEENS starts off the night at The Brattle Theatre. Get tickets: https://ow.ly/qXrR50YOPy8