• In June of last year, employees of Fantasia Fest, North America’s largest genre film festival, went on strike, seeking better pay and improved working condition In addition to securing substantial gains for the employees, the strike also drew attention to the situation facing many people who work at festivals. ...read more

  • At Film Festival Alliance, we believe in the power of festivals to transform communities and create vibrant spaces for connection, culture, and creativity. Yet, behind every successful festival are the dedicated workers—programmers, marketers, operations staff, and countless others—whose contributions are critical to these cultural ...read more

  • Film Festival Alliance is pleased to announce the addition of six new board members for 2025. Get to know our new board members below, and check out our complete list of 2025 board members here. Meet the 2025 class: Ben Stilp, Sundance Institute Ben Stilp serves as Chief Financial Officer of the Sundance ...read more

  • Film Festival Alliance has launched the Accessibility Office Hours – a program designed to support our members in creating more accessible, welcoming film experiences for all audiences and filmmakers. Film festivals are more than just screening events. They're platforms for storytelling, connection, and cultural exchange. ...read more

  • After years of development, Film Festival Alliance is releasing professional standards that represent a community-driven approach to improving film festivals. This project grew from conversations among board members, staff, festival organizers, and filmmakers. What started in zoom rooms and strategy sessions has become ...read more

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