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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 20h

Tickets for the Fall Focus Film Festival are on sale now for everyone! Head to iffboston.org/fallfocus to get yours before they're gone.

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The full lineup for this year's Fall Focus Film Festival has arrived! Head to iffboston.org/fallfocus for the full list.

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

"An impeccable piece of world building that genuinely challenges us to imagine a better world." — NPR #IFFBoston2026 alum FILIPIÑANA opens today at The Brattle Theatre Get tickets at brattefilm.org.

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The Fall Focus Film Festival is back! Join us October 8 – 11 and October 29 – November 1 at The Brattle Theatre for the latest films from Martin McDonagh, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, Hirokazu Kore-eda, and more. Head to iffboston.org for our preview of this year's titles.

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The 8th Taiwan Film Festival of Boston kicks off tomorrow at the Somerville Theatre with HERO!HITO!, the true story of Chinese Taipei's climb to a world championship baseball win. Plus, on 9/17, check out BLIND LOVE, a story of queerness, gender, and cultural expectations. 🎟️ taiwanfilmfest.org

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

During the English Peasants' Revolt in 1381, a farmer becomes a leader of the rebellion against the Crown forces of a then-14-year-old King Richard II. THE UPRISING screens early and for free tomorrow at Phoenix Theatres Patriot Place. RSVP: focusfeaturesscreenings.com/IFFBUPRISING

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

"HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR BOOTY! offers an effervescent spirit so often missing in this milieu, with a lovely performance from Rinko Kikuchi at its center." — IndieWire See it early and for free this Monday, August 31 at AMC Boston Common! RSVP: ow.ly/H7w150ZFWEz

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

A legendary New York poet rediscovers his artistic passion after befriending an eccentric group of young creatives. #IFFBoston2026 alum LATE FAME runs now through Thursday at the @brattletheatre! Get tickets at brattlefilm.org.

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

"FINDING EMILY has all the things a good romcom should." — Time Out See it early and for free this Tuesday at AMC Boston Common! Reserve your spot: ow.ly/NRbl50ZCHY7

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until suddenly she’s living with even more drama at home than on the stage. DON'T SAY GOOD LUCK screens early and for free on August 12 at the Somerville Theatre: ow.ly/M3MN50ZwNml

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

"We’re watching a master storyteller attempt to impose a narrative on a life that stubbornly refuses to comply." — Sean Burns, WBUR #IFFBoston2026 Documentary Centerpiece Spotlight REMAKE opens this weekend at @thecoolidge. Head to coolidge.org for tickets.

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Let's get freaky. From iconic filmmaker Gregg Araki, #IFFBoston2026 alum I WANT YOUR SEX opens this weekend! Get tickets: iwantyoursexmovie.com/tickets

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

"25 years after WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER premiered at Sundance, it's a relief to know that Wain and Marino are still at the absolute top of their game." — IndieWire GAIL DAUGHTRY AND THE CELEBRITY SEX PASS screens this Monday at AMC Boston Common. Save your spot: ow.ly/Y8rJ50ZjNqq

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

A true story of crime at the happiest place on earth. #IFFBoston2025 alum STOLEN KINGDOM returns to the Somerville Theatre this Sunday, followed by a Q&A with director Joshua Bailey! 🎟️ ow.ly/JnrY50Z5Nmi

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Welcome to a new world of style. Catch #IFFBoston2026 opening night film I LOVE BOOSTERS starting tomorrow at the Somerville Theatre and Coolidge Corner Theatre!

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

You voted, we tallied. After much counting by our dedicated volunteers, we're excited to share the #IFFBoston2026 Audience Award winners! Narrative short: FAMILY SUNDAY Documentary short: MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE Narrative feature: AS I AM Documentary feature: LEAVING ANGOLA

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Every year, in partnership with the Karen Schmeer Film Editing Fellowship, the IFFBoston jury selects the Karen Schmeer Excellence in Documentary Film Editing Award, to honor the memory of one the leading film editors of her generation. Congratulations to this year's winner, LEAVING ANGOLA!

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Congratulations to this year's #IFFBoston2026 Grand Jury Prize winners! Documentary short: GATORVILLE Narrative short: FAMILY SUNDAY Documentary feature: SCHOOL FOR DEFECTORS Narrative feature: FILIPIÑANA

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We're honored to share the Special Jury Prize Winners of #IFFBoston2026! Documentary short: A DERAILMENT Narrative short: THE SPANISH LESSON Documentary feature: AANIKOOBIJIGAN [ANCESTOR/GREAT-GRANDPARENT/GREAT-GRANDCHILD] Narrative feature: BLUE HERON Congratulations to all of our prize winners!

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Didn’t catch BLUE HERON at #IFFBoston2026? See Sophy Romvari’s stunning debut feature, now playing at @thecoolidge.bsky.social.

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James Dooley @jackaldredux.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Changing up from the usual doom and gloom to elegize the 2026 @iffboston.bsky.social where many got to see some of the buzziest new titles and independent films over the past week. My top five were: BLUE HERON THE INVITE SCHOOL FOR DEFECTORS I LOVE BOOSTERS I WANT YOUR SEX

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robjaret.bsky.social @robjaret.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Another great @iffboston.bsky.social. Many wonderful films and the opportunity to catch up with and meet new people. I loved the gentle imagery of this year's trailer. Very enjoyable to score. vimeo.com/1190133323?s... Animation: Yue Yvette Hua Campaign Design: Ren Evans Sound mix: Mark Wong

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Drops of Color

2026 Independent Film Festival of Boston Trailer

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

That's a wrap on #IFFBoston2026! Thanks to all of our sponsors, filmmakers, volunteers, staff, and community partners. And a big thank you to all of our venues: the Somerville Theatre, The Brattle Theatre, and Coolidge Corner Theatre. And thanks to you, Boston, for joining us for YOUR festival.

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Some important info for tonight’s closing night screening of THE INVITE✨ See you at @thecoolidge.bsky.social!

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Oscar Goff @theoscargoff.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The first roundup from @iffboston.bsky.social is live on Boston Hassle! Read my early thoughts on I LOVE BOOSTERS and CAROLINA CAROLINE, plus @kyleamato.bsky.social on MADDIE’S SECRET and I WANT YOUR SEX! bostonhassle.com/iffboston-20...

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IFFBOSTON 2026 ROUNDUP #1: Sex, Outlaws, and Sexy Outlaws // BOSTON HASSLE

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Tonight is our last night at The Brattle Theatre and Somerville Theatre, plus your last chance to catch short films and documentaries, like ONE IN A MILLION, THE SIX BILLION DOLLAR MAN, and EVERYBODY TO KENMURE STREET. Full lineup and tickets: ow.ly/WCcj50YQSLn

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Sean Burns @splicedpersonality.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Over at the Spliced Personality Substack this week I reviewed LATE FAME, which gives Willem Dafoe his best role since THE FLORIDA PROJECT. It screens tomorrow night at the Brattle as part of the Independent Film Festival Boston.

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IFFBoston Review - Late Fame

Starring Willem Dafoe, Greta Lee, Edmund Donovan, Clark Johnson.

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The Arts Fuse @theartsfuse.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Part four (and the last) of Betsy Sherman's run-down of live-action narrative shorts. As usual for the @iffboston.bsky.social, the quality is high, with intriguing subject matter and technical polish. artsfuse.org/328110/fest-...

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Fest Review: IFFBoston Shorts — Part Four - The Arts Fuse

Part four of a run-down of live-action narrative shorts. As usual for the IFFBoston, the quality is high, with intriguing subject matter and technical polish.

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Cruising In The Van Productions @citvprod.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

On This Day in 2014: LIFE ON THE V had its World Premiere at the @iffboston.bsky.social! Hundreds of V66 fans packed the Somerville Theatre for a special screening where we were joined by V66's John Garabedian, Arnie "Woo Woo" Ginsburg, and David O'Leary! #IFFBoston #V66 #OnThisDay

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The weekend may be over, but #IFFBoston2026 is still in full swing! At the @brattletheatre, both the filmmaker and subject will be present for a Q&A following ADAM'S APPLE. And at the @somerville_theatre, we have a full slate of globally-set shorts and features. 🎟️ ow.ly/NVJS50YOQ00

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The Arts Fuse @theartsfuse.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Part three of Betsy Sherman's run-down of live-action narrative shorts. As usual for the @iffboston.bsky.social. the quality is high, with intriguing subject matter and technical polish. artsfuse.org/328069/fest-...

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Fest Review: IFFBoston Shorts — Part Three - The Arts Fuse

Part three of a run-down of live-action narrative shorts. As usual for the IFFBoston, the quality is high, with intriguing subject matter and technical polish.

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Round out your weekend with us at #IFFBoston2026! Today, April 26, we have music docs aplenty at The Brattle Theatre and Somerville Theatre, plus a panel and trivia at the Crystal Ballroom! Lineup and tickets: ow.ly/riGh50YOPVU

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

It's a jam-packed Saturday here at #IFFBoston2026! At the Somerville Theatre, we're screening the Student Short Showcase and our Documentary Spotlight Film, REMAKE. And at The Brattle Theatre we kick off the day with AS I AM. 🎟️ ow.ly/GiJr50YOPPV

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Sean Graham @grahams.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Guess who's back @iffboston.bsky.social

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The Arts Fuse @theartsfuse.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Betsy Sherman files the first of her critical rundowns of the live-action narrative shorts in this year's @iffboston.bsky.social -- this piece, she looks at the Berkeley and Exeter programs. artsfuse.org/327951/fest-...

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dirtylaundrytv.bsky.social @dirtylaundrytv.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Boston friends , the new short documentary THERE’S A SMALL HOTEL is screening April 26 & 27 at @iffboston.bsky.social Tickets: iffboston.org/events/there...

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David Abel @davabel.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Thanks so much to Boston Public Radio at @gbhnews.bsky.social for featuring The Petal Pusher, which premieres in Boston on Sunday and Monday at the Somerville Theatre as part of @iffboston.bsky.social The interview starts at 1:19:38. www.wgbh.org/podcasts/bos... #iffboston2026

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Kick off your weekend with us at #IFFBoston2026! Tonight, April 24: our Narrative Centerpiece Spotlight Film TUNER plays at the Somerville Theatre, while COOKIE QUEENS starts off the night at The Brattle Theatre. Get tickets: ow.ly/qXrR50YOPy8

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P. Andrew Willis @pandrewwillis.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Me and @bointillism.com made some tunes for Jesse Epstein's heartfelt Swiftie roadtrip short playing at @iffboston.bsky.social tonight at Somerville Theater as part of shorts block Gloucester Doc at 6pm. See ya there, Boston - Long Live the Magic! iffboston.org/events/short...

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

scenes from opening night ✨ Big thanks to Boots Riley for joining us for opening night film I LOVE BOOSTERS and for an unforgettable Q&A!

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S.J. Moomaw @aboutamoo.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Haven’t been here in a hot minute. So proud of what Brian and Nancy (and numerous others I don’t know) have built from what we all got started. @iffboston.bsky.social

Marquee at Somerville Theater announcing opening night of the Independent Film Festival Boston.

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

It's day two of #IFFBoston2026! Tonight, April 23, we're expanding the festival to The Brattle Theatre, which means you have even more films to choose from! Full lineup and tickets: ow.ly/fnt350YOiIy

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Can't decide on a film to watch? Don't feel like locking in for a full feature? Check out one of our ✨eleven✨ shorts packages at #IFFBoston2026! We have a wealth of narrative, documentary, and animated shorts for you to choose from. Head to iffboston.org for the full list and to get tickets!

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Put your cinematic knowledge to the test and join us on Sunday, April 26 for a special #IFFBoston2026 edition of movie trivia at the Crystal Ballroom! This event is free and open to the public. Grab a fest-themed cocktail and compete for your chance at trivia glory!

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Ty Burr @tyburr.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Support your local film festival! Boston's best, the Independent Film Festival Boston, starts tmw (Wed. 3/22) with "I Love Boosters," the latest outrageous comic provocation from director @bootsriley.bsky.social. Here are my picks for 12 movies to catch at the 23rd annual @iffboston.bsky.social.

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What to Watch at IFFBoston 2026

12 movies to catch at Boston's best film festival, April 22-29.

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The Arts Fuse @theartsfuse.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

@pkeough1.bsky.social writes that the spirit of documentarian extraordinaire Frederick Wiseman lives on at the @iffboston.bsky.social, through April 29 at the Somerville Theatre artsfuse.org/327856/doc-t...

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Doc Talk: Local Heroes and Big Questions at Independent Film Festival Boston - The Arts Fuse

The spirit of Frederick Wiseman lives on at the IFFBoston.

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

"High-concept neo-noirs are a beautiful, beautiful thing, and we should always be grateful when one as good as Daniel Roher’s TUNER hits the festival scene." — Vanyaland See the #IFFBoston2026 Narrative Centerpiece Spotlight Film this Friday at the Somerville Theatre: ow.ly/vCCN50YNHKU

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