Boston Film Festival

08/01/2026

Boston Film Festival Executive Director Robin Dawson is joining an incredible lineup of filmmakers, producers, directors, and industry professionals at FAN EXPO Boston for a can't-miss panel discussion.

Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker or simply passionate about great storytelling, come hear from the people bringing films from idea to screen.

See you there!

Photo Credit: FAN EXPO Boston

(From left to right-Top Row: Joshua Olumide, Sabrina Avilés, Ted Omsley, Lisa Simmons, Dhanya Lott, Naheem Garcia.

Bottom Row: Brad Davidson, Angela Peri, Meg Montagnino-Jarrett, Shaun Clarke, Robin Dawson)

07/24/2026

For more than four decades, the Boston Film Festival has brought filmmakers, performers, industry professionals, and audiences together to celebrate the art of storytelling.

This September, we continue that tradition.

The 42nd Boston Film Festival | September 17–21, 2026

(Pictured from past festivals: Sean McEwen and Cory Hardrict, George Clooney and Jerry Weintraub, Leslie Bibb and Sam Rockwell, Uma Thurman, Steven Tyler with BFF's Nancy Eckersley and Diane Allen)

05/22/2026

A Boston Film Festival award-winning film is now streaming on Amazon Prime!

Any Day Now Film from Director Eric Aronson, starring Paul Guilfoyle and Taylor Gray, won the Audience Favorite Award at our festival in 2024. Add this winner to your watch list!

05/19/2026

ATTENTION INDIE FILMMAKERS

We are still accepting submissions for this year's festival on FilmFreeway!

We are currently giving priority to FEATURE FILMS, DOCUMENTARIES, SHORTS, and ANIMATED FILMS. If you're ready to be part of the Boston Film Festival's long list of award-winning productions, we want to hear from you!

Send us your film here: https://filmfreeway.com/BostonFilmFestival

The Boston Film Festival is one of America's longest-running, industry-recognized events for films. The 42nd program takes place in September and will showca...