29th Annual

July 10-19, 2026 | Waterville, Maine

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If you thought high school was hard, try taking classes in the Arctic Circle. FOLKTALES follows students attending Norway’s Pasvik Folk High School where teens receive a much different education, including survival training, dog mushing, and hu
Tomorrow's the day, grab your tickets online or at the box office. 🎟️ Tickets: watervillecreates.org/shows/a-complete-unknown-with-jay-cocks #JayCocks #BobDylan #ACompleteUnknown #DirectorQandA
It shouldn't be A COMPLETE UNKNOWN that filmmaker Jay Cocks is coming to a special screening this Sunday to discuss writing the Bob Dylan biopic. Don't miss this amazing opportunity! 🎟️ Tickets: watervillecreates.org/shows/a-complete-unknown-with-ja
Submissions are now open for MIFF29! Only 315 days until your film could be featured on our screens, July 10–19, 2026. 🎬 Submit here: filmfreeway.com/miff #FilmFestival #FilmCommunity #Filmmaking #EmergingFilmmakers
A few short weeks ago, the streets of New York pulsed with danger as audiences followed Ash—a man who thrives in the gray areas between truth and corruption. His work is simple: make problems disappear. His rule is simple: never get involved. B
You made MIFF28 unforgettable. From the laughter, gasps, and applause in the theater to the conversations in the lobby—thank you for being part of it all. If you joined us for this year’s festival, we’d love to hear from you. Your
Just you, a raft, and the endless Atlantic. One of the most powerful films from MIFF28 is back on the big screen. @76DaysAdrift captivated our festival audiences with its raw emotion, poetic visuals, and unforgettable true story of survival. After
That’s a wrap! 🎬✨ Endless thanks to the filmmakers, audiences, volunteers, staff, and sponsors who made this year unforgettable. The celebration of cinema continues—films resume at the @MaineFilmCenter tomorrow, Monday, July 21. Ticke