The 23rd Annual Wisconsin Film Festival (WFF), presented by UW-Madison’s Communication Arts Department along with several community partners including the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, will take place online May 13, 2021 – May 20, 2021. The full line up of films, featuring over 100 shorts and features, international and local cinema, cutting- edge independent films, documentaries, classic rediscoveries, and children’s films, is available at https://wifilmfest.eventive.org where tickets and passes may also be purchased.

Offering something for everyone, highlights of the 2021 Wisconsin Film Festival will include Big Screens, Little Folks for the whole family; films grounded in social and racial justice amplifying BIPOC experiences, voices, and stories; a host of films not yet in general release only available to festival patrons; and the successful Wisconsin’s Own program.

https://wifilmfest.org/bslf/

CFI Education presents 2 weeks of free online screenings of feature and short documentaries curated from the DocLands Documentary Film Festival program, with selections for grades 4–12 in a variety of subject areas. Screenings will include pre-recorded Q&As with filmmakers and a series of curriculum resources featuring discussion questions, lesson plans, suggested activities, and tools for film analysis and filmmaking skill building.

The virtual DocLands Education experience is simple to navigate, with flexibility for when to view films and Q&As. Except where otherwise noted, all films are available for streaming from May 3-16. There are capacity limits on some films, so we encourage you to register early. The pre-recorded Q&As and curriculum resources will all be available to you indefinitely on the CFI Education Online platform.

All DocLands Education programs are available for FREE exclusively to school groups and students anywhere in the U.S., unless otherwise noted.

https://cfieducation.cafilm.org/doclands-2021/

Because every day is a holiday, we created an inclusive place for people to find joy and happiness, get inspired and entertained, and deepen social connections and optimism. Our INAUGURAL Triannual Series, Holidays 365 International Film Festival, is a collection of holiday-themed films focused on festive moments, traditions, culture and heritage. Our Spring 2021 series celebrates women and spotlights female empowerment films in honor of Women's History Month.

Holidays 365 International Film Festival supports and promotes cultural diversity through the art of visual storytelling in independent film and digital cinema. We believe holidays are festive, full of special traditions and help bring people together. We further believe film is a powerful medium to bridge cultures and inspire change. By combining the two, our International Film Festival has the opportunity to bring audiences and filmmakers together to make a positive impact worldwide.

https://holidaychannel.eventive.org/films

The Hellenic American Union in collaboration with Petit Plan, present the first online film festival on American short films, “Petit Plan: Americana”. The festival will take place from the 29th March – 2nd of April with free access to all of Greece, through  https://video.petitplan.org/

“Petit Plan: Americana” is a new initiative by the Hellenic American Union, with an intent of showcasing contemporary American cinema, other than major studio productions. As part of the festival more than 30 independent short films that have screened in international festivals will be presented in sections for children and adults. Films that focus on the American lifestyle but also raise social issues such as immigration, racism, bullying and diversity as well as other issues that focus on the differences and similarities with contemporary Greek society.

https://petitplan.org/en/3683/petit-plan-americana-29-march-2-april-2021/

In celebration of Women's History Month, BendFilm, Scalehouse and World Muse are partnering to bring us the first annual Indie Womxn Film Festival, a four-day curated virtual event consisting of narrative films, documentaries, shorts, panels and much more, all focused on sharing women's stories. Indie Womxn Film Festival is guaranteed to inspire powerful conversations, new trains of thought and entirely new ways of viewing diversity and inclusivity in the film industry while inspiring new voices to be heard.

Indie Womxn Film Festival 2021 will be the first of many, celebrating the art, ideas and voices of womxn that have been left marginalized for far too long. While the festival is virtual this year, it will still inspire discussions between families, friends and absolute strangers, celebrating diverse female voices from the safety and comfort of their own homes.

https://www.bendsource.com/bend/the-stories-we-dont-hear/Content?oid=14211012

The mission of SouthCoast Film Forum is “to promote the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.” We aspire to promote listening, learning, and activism for a better world through film.

A better and more just world is on all of our minds at this moment in time.

We have arranged with several partners, including Magnolia Pictures, Bullfrog Films, and Women Make Movies, to stream interesting films direct to you at home. 

https://socofilms.org/event/the-missfits/

This year, the Athena Film Festival’s “Making It Happen: Women in STEM Shorts Program” illustrates the ways in which women and nonbinary people in STEM have been impacted by the ongoing pandemic, climate change, and gender discrimination within the workplace, as well as their responses to these challenges.

“In this program area, we tell the stories of fierce and fearless women leaders working in STEM,” Kory Louko, post-baccalaureate fellow for the Athena Film Festival, said in a Q&A with the participating directors. “We’ll see the discoveries they make, the challenges they face, and when they uncover the truth about the world and break down social barriers in the process.”

https://www.columbiaspectator.com/arts-and-entertainment/2021/03/08/making-it-happen-women-in-stem-short-films-highlight-tenacity-and-resilience-of-female-leaders/

The online 2021 fest is, per usual, showcasing edgy, independent-minded fare that you might not see anywhere else. Indie Fest runs for nearly three weeks and is serving up 42 shorts and 38 features from 20 countries, with the usual strong representation from Bay Area filmmakers.

The event is accessible through Feb. 21; most screenings are $10; festival passes are $45-$135; schedule, tickets, access and more information are at sfindiefest2021.eventive.org

The Pittsburgh Shorts film festival presents the best contemporary short films from around the globe, highlighting films that promote innovative visual storytelling and cultural tolerance. The next Pittsburgh Shorts film festival will take place as part of the 2020 Film Pittsburgh Fall Festival on November 11-22.

https://filmpittsburgh.org/films/the-missfits

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society will transform its 2020 Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference from an in-person gathering to a dynamic, interactive, online experience. The decision to change the event is a precautionary measure in response to uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The STEM Art and Film Festival, which occurs throughout the online conference, invites the public to engage with science, technology, engineering, and math in new and exciting ways.

https://www.sigmaxi.org/meetings-events/annual-meeting-and-student-research-conference/stem-art-and-film-festival

Join us for the 16th annual La Femme International Film Festival. This year with our virtual event we will be hosting a number of film screenings, special screenings with Q&A sessions, and panels that you won’t want to miss out on! Join us for four days dedicated to the celebration, education, and empowerment by women for everyone!

http://www.lafemme.org/tickets-2020-festival/

https://www.cya.live/channel/lafemme/movies

The all-virtual 2020 Milwaukee Film Festival, presented by Associated Bank, will feature 197 film titles from across the globe and around the corner – and this year’s event is more accessible than ever, the nonprofit announced on October 5. Viewers can take part in the Festival, which runs from October 15 to 29, through their computer, tablet, smartphone, or TV. A Milwaukee Film app is available exclusively for TV viewing through Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku. Most films are available on demand throughout the duration of the Festival. Several will be paired with virtual Q&A or panel events, including two titles highlighted as Opening Night and Centerpiece selections. “As we’ve all done through the course of this year, the Milwaukee Film Festival has adapted,” said Cara Ogburn, artistic director for Milwaukee Film. “Our Festival films are as powerful as ever, with titles that offer something for everyone.”

https://mkefilm.org/mff/films

The short film — what a perfect genre. Like the perfect snack. Or the very best poem: intensity and imagination distilled down to the most crucial and poignant of words. Short films are the quintessential starting point, and for some filmmakers, the definitive end goal. Welcome to the 2020 San Francisco Independent Short Film Festival playing wherever you watch movies Oct 9-18, 2020. You are now just a moment away from checking out 150+ excellent short films from around the world and around The Bay!

https://sfshorts2020.eventive.org/welcome

BendFilm is an independent Oregon film festival in the truest sense–rugged, brilliant, daring, adventurous, fun and engaging. Located in the wondrous mountain town of Bend, OR, we have been showcasing some of the best independent films in the Pacific Northwest and beyond for 15 years. BendFilm is an imaginative and thought-provoking film festival that should not be overlooked–it is intimate, allowing you immediate access to the next best filmmaker. If you are an indie film advocate or are just looking for a one-of-a-kind experience, our festival in Bend, Oregon is well worth the visit. For this one weekend each year our small community welcomes and showcases the world!

Bend Oregon is a culture-loving community that shares your passion for the creative arts. It is no wonder that over one thousand films get submitted to our festival every year. We host a wide variety of film genres that cover just about every topic imaginable. Our festival is hosted in a number of local theaters including a historic movie theater downtown, a state-of-the-art cinema, inside a craft brewery, a chic performance venue and BendFilm’s very own year-round cinema, the Tin PAN Theater!

Get your Festival Pass now for the 17th Annual BendFilm Festival, October 8-11, 2020!

https://watch.eventive.org/bendfilm2020/play/5f64299c137f740037c42742

Original Thinkers is a carefully curated festival that melds art, ideas and films into an unforgettable four-day experience in Telluride, Colorado October 1-11, 2020. The festival looks at the intersection of ideas and story, believing that there are enormous life lessons in our everyday lives.

The “Our Inner Cinema” program is an exploration of the human brain, how it evolves, new ways of communication, and how the brain is affected by technology and social media, among other topics. Speakers include: Alexandra Rieger, a neuroscientist at the renowned MIT Media Lab, who is concerned that we are losing touch with ourselves. Adam Horowitz, who studies dreams and believes that “technology can show us part of ourselves that remain otherwise invisible, opening doors to introspection, wellness and wonder.” Filmmaker Jeff Orlowski whose most recent film is The Social Dilemma, which can be seen on Netflix and looks at the pernicious effects of social media. Rounding out this show is The Missfits, an inspiring documentary about a squad of girls who aspire to be scientists. This journey into our own unknown will make you reconsider so much of what happens inside our heads when we are awake and asleep.

https://www.originalthinkers.com/our-inner-cinema

Raw Science Film Festival (RSFF) is an annual event that takes place in Los Angeles, California and brings together people across science, technology, entertainment and media from across the world to showcase best in class film and media from around the globe. The event was initially made possible through the support of the National Academy of Sciences and The Science and Entertainment Exchange. 

The mission of RSFF is to humanize science and bring fact-based experts to the forefront of popular culture by celebrating the best science storytelling in the world. The top festival winners are awarded theatrical Oscar qualifying runs. The goal is to create a world class film festival for science media on par with Cannes or Sundance, and to extend the festival globally.

https://www.rawsciencefilmfestival.com/2020-films

The 2020 festival is a hybrid model, integrating a limited socially-distanced opening night with a drive-in theater experience and a virtual viewing experience of the entire festival for audiences throughout the world. CIFF invested in the latest digital streaming technology in order to convert the festival to an online platform for screenings of feature-length and short films, interactive panels and filmmaker Q&As. This creative approach has allowed CIFF to attract a world-class Grand Jury led by CIFF Chairman Menzies, known for his diverse and critically acclaimed body of work which includes A Time to Kill, Shooter, The Incredible Hulk, The General’s Daughter and Die Hard with a Vengeance. 

https://www.ciffnv.org/2020-official-selections

In competition for Best Student Documentary Short

ShortFest, the largest film festival for short films in the United States, is set for June 16-22, and will feature 332 films from 69 countries. More than 6,000 submissions were received this year, organizers said. ``We are thrilled to be able to mount ShortFest virtually during these challenging times,'' said a statement from organizers. ``Although it is a shame we cannot welcome audiences in person later this month, it is no small consolation to have the privilege to share the work of these incredible filmmakers in what we feel might be the best lineup the festival has ever had.''

https://www.psfilmfest.org/2020-shortfest/film-finder/the-missfits

The Cleveland International Film Festival will still screen many of its scheduled movies through CIFF Streams, an online platform that will allow film lovers to enjoy CIFF-selected films from home.

CIFF Streams launches at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, and runs for two weeks, until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, April 28. It will be available on clevelandfilm.org/ciffstreams.

https://www.clevelandfilm.org/films/2020/the-missfits