The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) is back this November with its biggest lineup yet—250 films from 76 countries, representing the full spectrum of contemporary documentary filmmaking. Running November 13–23, 2025, IDFA continues to be a cornerstone for nonfiction storytelling and a vital hub for indie creators worldwide. Each year, IDFA showcases the diversity […]
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Portland Film Festival 2025 Kicks Off
Five Days of Indie Voices in the Pacific Northwest Today marks the start of the Portland Film Festival 2025, one of the largest indie showcases in the Pacific Northwest. Running from October 1–5, the festival will screen more than 90 films from around the world while putting a special spotlight on local talent and underrepresented […]
Tropfest Returns to Sydney
$100K, New Foundation & Real Opportunity for Storytellers After six years away, Tropfest is coming back to Sydney. The world’s largest short-film festival will take place on 22 February 2026 at Centennial Park. For Jeffrey Ikahn and all indie filmmakers, this return is big. It signals renewed energy, real funding, and fresh chances. Here’s what […]
Norwich Film Festival: A Launchpad for Indie Shorts
The UK’s Norwich Film Festival is gearing up for its 16th edition this fall, running November 3–16, 2025. Known as one of the most filmmaker-friendly events in Europe, the festival has become a proving ground for indie shorts with ambitions of breaking into the mainstream. What sets Norwich apart is its BAFTA and BIFA-qualifying status. […]
Global Cinema Festival of Boston: Films That Make Us Care
Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston (GCFF) celebrates a decade of independent, grassroots filmmaking with Films That Make Us Care: a partnership with the West Newton Cinema Foundation of West Newton, MA. Jeffrey Ikahn discusses: Films That Make Us Care This year’s Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston (GCFF) has unveiled a unique theme for […]
7th Annual Block Island Film Festival
The Block Island Film Festival is back for its seventh annual event! Jeffrey Ikahn, American Filmmaker, features the screening set to take place May 28th and 30th, 2025 in New Shoreham, RI: As if you needed another reason to visit the quaint New England island of Block Island, RI! Well, here’s another reason to add […]
Come to Salem, See the World: Salem Film Fest 2025
Come to Salem, See the World! Salem Film Fest will be back for its 18th iteration, March 27 — 30, 2025. Featuring the best independent documentaries produced by filmmakers in Boston’s North Shore, Salem Film Fest is the largest international documentary film festival in the state. Los Angeles, CA based American Filmmaker and Film Director […]