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Katie Aselton's 'Their Town' opened MIFF29 on July 10, 2026.
Director Katie Aselton kicked off MIFF29 with her film 'Their Town', shot entirely in Bangor. The opening night screening was the film's Maine premiere.
Producer Christine Vachon (Past Lives, Far from Heaven, Hedwig and the Angry Inch) received her MIFF Achievement Award in 2026.
Arabella Oz won the 2026 Tourmaline Prize for her feature debut 'Mallory's Ghost'
'Cloudbound Eagle' won the Tourmaline for best short film at MIFF29.
Director Alan Rudolph (Choose Me, The Moderns) examines his unique moose statuette for his MIFF Achievement Award at MIFF29.
MIFF29 included the world premiere of 'Ikawa: Coffee That Connects', a student-made Maine/Rwanda co-production documentary.
Producer and marketing expert Mike Kaplan addresses audiences after a screening of 'Whales of August' at MIFF29 for his MIFF Achievement Award.
The cast of thriller 'Still Ohio'.
Named for Maine's state gem, the annual juried Tourmaline Prizes honor the best made-in-Maine short and feature film productions.
MIFF showcases special 35mm screenings of beloved classics every year.
The 800-seat, 124-year-old Waterville Opera House hosts MIFF's award presentations and biggest screenings.
Oscar-nominated actor Clive Owen received MIFF28's Mid-Life Achievement Award, speaking with audiences at six films.
As part of MIFF opening night, the Waterville Rocks free outdoor concert series kicks off.
Alongside dozens of Maine-made productions, MIFF showcases films around the world. Last year's festival featured movies from 35 countries and every continent except Antarctica.
Cambodian filmmaker Kavich Neang speaks to audiences following his film "Last Night I Saw You Smiling" at MIFF28.
Dedicated volunteers work day and night to help guests find their way. Look for lavender shirts and volunteer badges for help.
For decades, the Maine Film Center has served the "best popcorn in the known universe." Prove us wrong.
Since 2022, the Paul J. Schupf Art Center in downtown Waterville has been home to the Maine Film Center's three-screen cinema and MIFF.
We partner with local artists to offer hands-on workshops for all ages, highlighting a wide variety of art forms.
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