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

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!

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

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!

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

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

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

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#IFFBoston2026 And thanks to you, Boston, for joining us for YOUR festival.

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

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...

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: https://ow.ly/WCcj50YQSLn

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.

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-...

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

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. 🎟️ https://ow.ly/NVJS50YOQ00

proof that we do more than watch movies

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-...

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: https://ow.ly/riGh50YOPVU

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. 🎟️ https://ow.ly/GiJr50YOPPV

Guess who's back @iffboston.bsky.social

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-...

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...

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

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: https://ow.ly/qXrR50YOPy8

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...

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!

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

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: https://ow.ly/fnt350YOiIy

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#IFFBoston2026for the full list and to get tickets!

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!

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.

Tonight marks the kickoff of @iffboston.bsky.social 2026, and I’ve got the lowdown in @cambridgeday.com! Catch these films and more at @brattletheatre.bsky.social and @somervilletheatre.bsky.social

@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...

"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: https://ow.ly/vCCN50YNHKU

Preview of the 2026 @iffboston.bsky.social which kicks off this Wed. night! #IFFBoston2026 greensparty.tumblr.com/post/8144701...

Tim Jackson's documentary "Marblehead Morning" takes a compelling look at beloved New England folk duo Mason Daring and Jeanie Stahl’s drama-free half-century. Screening at the @iffboston.bsky.social artsfuse.org/327648/film-...

SCHOOL FOR DEFECTORS not only gives us access to a world that is barely spoken of, but also gives us a peek into the generation that will be South Korea’s future. Filmmaker in Person! @iffboston.bsky.social presents SCHOOL FOR DEFECTORS Sat at 5:30. Learn more: iffboston.org/events/schoo...

Check out my preview of the 23rd Independent Film Festival Boston at the @theartsfuse.bsky.social @iffboston.bsky.social artsfuse.org/327790/film-...

Encore screening added! We're adding a second screening of THE INVITE at the Coolidge Corner Theatre playing on Wednesday, April 29 during closing night of #IFFBoston2026, with an introduction from director Olivia Wilde. These tickets will go quick, so grab yours now: https://ow.ly/uM4u50YNFlQ

In Busan, South Korea sits the tiny Jangdaehyun School. It has just 20 students — all of whom are North Korean defectors. From Jeremy Workman, SCHOOL FOR DEFECTORS plays on April 25 at The Brattle Theatre during #IFFBoston2026: https://ow.ly/5tFU50YNCse

A determined and eccentric team of American cheesemongers dares to challenge elite French fromagers at the Olympics of Cheese. THE BIG CHEESE plays on April 26 at the Somerville Theatre during #IFFBoston2026: https://ow.ly/9yLT50YMlN8

MARBLEHEAD MORNING: 50 YEARS IN HARMONY looks back at the careers of singer/songwriters Mason Daring and Jeanie Stahl and their half century journey as both a New England Folk duo and as independent artists. Screening Sun 4/26 at 12pm at @iffboston.bsky.social. iffboston.org/series/the-festival/

Before Coachella and Woodstock, there was Newport. Catch NEWPORT & THE GREAT FOLK DREAM on Sunday, April 26 at the Somerville Theatre during #IFFBoston2026: https://ow.ly/GzuM50YLog2

🥹 movies and building community, what's better than this Check out Sean Burns' picks for #IFFBoston2026 in WBUR: https://ow.ly/KOpX50YLlzZ

📰New Newsletter | @iffboston.bsky.social starts on Wednesday! There's still some great movies available for purchase and you might even consider rushing some of these. Check out my picks. www.itsthepictures.com/iff-boston-b...

In 1975, television star David Carradine came up with a novel way to forge a relationship with his estranged daughter Calista: he would make a movie with her. MATA HARI plays on April 26 at the The Brattle Theatre as part of #IFFBoston2026: https://ow.ly/r01g50YKL3o

Ali Allouche, a teenage cancer survivor, braves his way through treatments with dreams of a culinary journey across the USA. Join us at #IFFBoston2026 at the Somerville Theatre on April 25 for ALI EATS AMERICA, followed by a Q&A with Ali and filmmaker Roush Niaghi: https://ow.ly/nPsI50YJe4t

History, spirituality, and the law collide as tribal repatriation specialists fight to return Indigenous human remains. AANIKOOBIJIGAN [ANCESTOR/GREAT-GRANDPARENT/GREAT-GRANDCHILD] plays on April 23 at The Brattle Theatre as part of #IFFBoston2026: https://ow.ly/2eLc50YJ9M0

Julian Assange. WikiLeaks. Truth on trial... THE SIX BILLION DOLLAR MAN confronts the cost of truth in a world where those in power attempt to control the flow of information itself. See it on April 28 at the Somerville Theatre during #IFFBoston2026: https://ow.ly/F6Rj50YICoI

Art can be copied. Artists cannot. Steven Soderbergh's THE CHRISTOPHERS screens early and for free this Tuesday, April 14 at Coolidge Corner Theatre. RSVP here to join: https://ow.ly/Vt1050YHt6L