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 show nearly 100 films, representing the best of American independent and international cinema. We also spotlight some of Maine and New England's most exciting and innovative filmmakers. In addition, MIFF's Fireflies Program offers children's films from around the world as well as workshops and related arts events for children and teens.

More than just movies
Audiences also have opportunities to meet and talk with some of the people behind the movies - directors, producers, writers, musicians. Every 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 Mid-Life Achievement Award winners Bud Cort (MIFF 2007), Walter Hill (MIFF 2006), Lili Taylor (MIFF 2005 "Pre" Mid-Life Achievement Award Honoree), Ed Harris (MIFF 2004), Peter Fonda (MIFF 2003), Jonathan Demme (MIFF 2002), Sissy Spacek (MIFF 2001), Terrence Malick (MIFF 2000), and Jos Stelling (MIFF 1999).

MIFF 2008 Staff
Shannon Haines, Festival Director
Ken Eisen, Festival Programmer
Alan Sanborn, Festival Programmer
Beth Eisen, Festival Programmer
Sam Sanborn, Marketing
Sally Ann Hart, Special Events Assistant
Astrid Redmond, Guest Services
Julia Sidelinger, Volunteer Coordinator, Guest Services
Brandy Wheeler, Guest Services Coordinator
Roger Phelps, Fireflies Program
Miranda Ring Phelps, Fireflies Program