Our Mission
Film Festival Alliance unites and empowers film festivals worldwide, creating a dynamic network of industry professionals. We champion independent cinema by advocating for sustainable, inclusive film exhibition and amplifying the voices of festival organizers, programmers, and curators.
How We Serve Film Festivals
As the leading professional organization for film festivals, FFA connects over 230 festivals and industry professionals across North America and the UK. Our global membership spans 48 states and includes major international festivals, regional showcases, and emerging events.
We deliver:
- Year-round professional development for film festival organizers
- Industry networking events and film community partnerships
- Exclusive resources and cost-saving benefits for members
- Strategic advocacy for independent film exhibition
- Collaborative opportunities with filmmakers and distributors
Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility
Film Festival Alliance is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for our members, staff, board, and the public. FFA strives to develop its programs through a diverse lens by drawing from a wide range of perspectives. It is vital that our programs, resources, and community are accessible across a broad spectrum including disability access, financial affordability, proximity to power, and positionality within the wider industry. FFA does not tolerate abuse of any kind and requires participants to adhere to a Code of Conduct when participating in FFA-sanctioned activities. More on our approach to accessibility can be found here.
Film Festival Alliance is supported in part by an American Rescue Plan Act grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support general operating expenses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.