Film Festival Alliance champions equitable relationships between independent filmmakers and film festivals, strengthening the entire independent film ecosystem. We understand the challenges filmmakers face in securing meaningful exhibition opportunities for their work.
Our mission focuses on:
- Conducting comprehensive film festival industry surveys
- Publishing data-driven white papers on festival best practices
- Hosting educational webinars for emerging filmmakers
- Maintaining a searchable directory of verified film festivals
Who Can Become a Member of FFA?
Our mission is to champion sustainable, inclusive film exhibition while amplifying the voices of festival organizers, programmers, and curators across the global cinema community. We do this through Education, Advocacy, and Community Building. It is important to us to welcome as many voices in the film festival community into our membership as we can so we can reflect the diversity of our sector. We do not want to gatekeep this community or its resources. We believe our work impacts change by creating space for festivals of all kinds to reflect on their internal practices, be inspired by their peers, and grow into more sustainable, transparent organizations.
Who can be listed on the Film Festival Directory and Curated List on FilmFreeway?
Through our Directory and Curated List on FilmFreeway, we are working to uplift and spotlight those member festivals who focus on the art of curation and discovery of filmmaking talent. While we welcome many festivals as members of FFA, we have eligibility requirements for the Directory and Curated List. Our Film Festival Directory helps filmmakers make informed submission decisions by providing transparent profiles of member festivals, submission requirements, and programming priorities.