Come to Salem, see the world
Salem Film Fest (SFF) is a leading, award winning international documentary film festival in New England. The 17th edition of our fest will take place March 21-24, 2024 and is returning to an all in-person screening format, with filmmaker q&as as well as parties and other special events.
Salem Film Fest is a volunteer-run non-profit event focused on bringing the best documentary films and filmmakers to the North Shore community.
Learn more at salemfilmfest.com.
Calling all student documentary filmmakers*!
Salem Film Fest is currently seeking submissions for their documentary shorts competitions for high school and college students! Selected shorts will screen during the fest, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers in attendance.
Submissions are FREE and all forms of documentary are welcome. *Entries must be made by current students or 2023 graduates who live in MA OR attend(ed) a MA college/university. The deadline to submit is March 1, 2024. WIFVNE is a proud sponsor of Mass Reality Check. Click the links below to learn more.
Mass Reality Check (College Students) WIFVNE is a proud sponsor of Mass reality Check.
Keeping It Reel (High School Students)