More than 175 film festivals across North America have been cancelled or postponed as a result of COVID-19. Movies unite us in a way that no other art form can and film festivals play an essential role in connecting our community to support the works of independent storytellers. Please join us in a celebration of our communities, our audiences, independent filmmakers and what makes the film festival experience so unique.

In partnership with the independent streaming platform Theatrical At Home, FFA presents the inaugural Film Festival Day.

On April 11th, film festival audiences from across North America will join together for a virtual screening of the independent film PHOENIX, OREGON and filmmaker Q&A. Indie film fans can select their festival of choice when purchasing tickets and box office revenue will be generously split with that organization.

32 FFA member festivals (from 20 states) are participating in this initiative to spotlight the film festival industry, which has endured more than 175 cancellations, postponements and quick pivots in the wake of COVID-19, with an estimated economic impact of more than $1.4 million for this group organizations alone. Of the participating festivals, they have combined audiences of more than 200,000, support more than 5,500 filmmakers and collectively screened over 3,700 films in the last year.

“Film festivals and community cinemas are the backbone of the independent film industry. They introduce audiences to stories which nurture, nourish and encourage new perspectives” said Annie Lundgren, Producer of Phoenix, Oregon. “Especially at this time, we are excited to partner with Film Festival Alliance to share our film and support festivals who have given so much to us.”

Movies unite us in a way that no other art form can and film festivals play an essential role in connecting our community to support the works of independent storytellers. Please join us in a celebration of our communities, our audiences, independent filmmakers and what makes the film festival experience so unique, while supporting many FFA member organizations.

“We’ve been looking for a way to emulate the iconic Record Store Day idea for years,” said Lela Meadow-Conner, Executive Director of Film Festival Alliance. “It was always a challenge for film festivals since not everyone has access to a theater at the same time. So now, we gladly take this opportunity to bring audiences from across the country together, at home, and celebrate independent film. We are so grateful to the Phoenix, Oregon team for supporting so many festivals.”

LIST OF PARTICIPATING FESTIVALS: (See on A  Map!) AND PURCHASE TODAY!

• Alexander Valley Film Festival (CA)
• Ashland Film Festival (OR)
• BendFilm (OR)
• Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival (IL)
• Buffalo International Film Festival (NY)
• Cambria Film Festival (CA)
• Cinetopia Film Festival (MI)
• Cucalorus Film Festival (NC)
• Durango Independent Film Festival (CO)
• Heartland Film Festival (IN)
• Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival (MI)
• Indy Film Fest (IN)
• Interfaith Film & Music Festival (NY)
• Flyway Film Festival (WI)
• Free State Festival (KS)
• Golden State Film Festival (CA)
• Nashville Film Festival (TN)
• New Filmmakers Los Angeles (CA)
• Orcas Island Film Festival (WA)
• Oxford Film Festival (MS)
• Phoenix Film Festival (AZ)
• Poppy Jasper International Film Festival (CA)
• San Luis Obispo Film Festival (CA)
• Sidewalk Film Festival (AL)
• Scottsdale International Film Festival (AZ)
• Skyline Indie Fest (VA)
• South Georgia Film Festival (GA)
• St. Louis International Film Festival (MO)
• Tallgrass Film Festival (KS)
• The Valley Film Festival (CA)
• Vermont International Film Festival (VT)
• Woods Hole Film Festival (MA)