Film Festivals
Connecticut is home to a rich tapestry of talent and creativity, from independent filmmakers to seasoned professionals. Dive into a curated list of local film festivals, each showcasing unique stories, voices, and perspectives. Whether you're a student, seasoned professional, or a budding filmmaker, explore the thriving world of cinema in Connecticut right here.
Featured Festival
Norwalk Film Festival
The Norwalk Film Festival was founded by a grassroots group of filmmakers, community cultural leaders, and movie lovers living and working in Norwalk. The festival celebrates independent filmmaking, and emerging voices with diverse backgrounds. The goal of the volunteer-based NFF committee is to bring local communities together and stimulate conversations generated by the films.
NFF supports the goal of Cultural Equity as a critical component to the long-term viability and growth of the Norwalk artistic community. Our mission is illuminated and magnified through the Festival’s films and filmmakers.
Festival Information
Our Festival features the screening over 60 films, networking & mixer events, and industry panels.
Dates: Our 5th annual festival will be held January 10 - 12, 2025
Location: Norwalk, CT -- District Music Hall (formerly Wall Street Theater) and the Norwalk Public Library
Website: www.norwalkfilmfestival.org
FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/norwalkfilmfestival
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norwalkfilmfestival/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2oFmLjeQHALd6SvWTWctYB?si=a8369e6b6f7544f0
Festival Name | Month | Location | Website |
Hartford Jewish Film Festival | March | Hartford | hjff.org |
Environmental Film Festival at Yale (EFFY) | April | Yale University, New Haven | effy.yale.edu |
Bridgeport Film Festival | September | Bridgeport | BridgeportFilmFest.org |
Greenwich International Film Festival | May | Greenwich | greenwichfilm.org |
Quiet Corner Film Festival | May | Multiple Locations | quietcornerfilmfestival.org |
The New Haven Documentary Film Festival | October | New Haven | nhdocs.com |
Out Film Ct — Annual LGBT Film Festival | October | Multiple Locations | outfilmct.org |
Jewish FilmFest of Eastern CT | June | Virtual | jfec.com |
New Haven 48-Hour Film Project | July | New Haven | 48hourfilm.com |
Hartford Jewish Film Festival (August edition) | August | Hartford | hjff.eventive.org |
New Haven Documentary Film Festival (October) | October | New Haven | nhdocs.com |
UConn School of Fine Arts Film Festival | September | Storrs | sfa.uconn.edu |
Norwalk Film Festival | January | Norwalk | norwalkfilmfestival.org |
Greater New Milford Film Festival | September | New Milford | bankstreettheater.com |
Ridgefield International Film Festival | May | Ridgefield | riffct.org |
Mystic Film Festival | October | Mystic | mysticfilmfestival.com |
Connecticut Film Festivals
Bridgeport Film Festival
Bridgeport, CT
Hartford Jewish Film Festival
Hartford, CT
Environmental Film Festival at Yale (EFFY)
New Haven, CT
Greenwich International Film Festival
Greenwich, CT
Quiet Corner Film Festival
Multiple Locations
The New Haven Documentary Film Festival
New Haven, CT
Out Film Ct — Annual LGBT Film Festival
Multiple Locations
Jewish FilmFest of Eastern CT
Virtual
New Haven 48-Hour Film Project
New Haven, CT
Hartford Jewish Film Festival (August edition)
Hartford, CT
New Haven Documentary Film Festival (October)
New Haven, CT
UConn School of Fine Arts Film Festival
Storrs, CT
Norwalk Film Festival
Norwalk, CT
Greater New Milford Film Festival
New Milford, CT
Mystic Film Festival
Mystic, CT
Ridgefield International Film Festival
Ridgefield, CT
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