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About us:​

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The Montreal Independent Film Festival (MIFF) has become one of the most popular international festivals focusing on the art of cinema and independent filmmaking. Each year, the international programming team reviews thousands of submissions from international and Canadian filmmakers, screenwriters and artists for MIFF's competition and screenings. The seasonal and annual festival is a pioneering event featuring live screenings and digital presentations of the year's top films at Cinema du Parc in Montreal, Montreal Independent Film magazine, and on partnered digital platforms.

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The festival celebrates the art of cinema, aiming to connect Montreal's film lovers with independent filmmakers from both the local and international communities through biannual live screening events at Cinema du Parc. It emphasizes the promotion, marketing, and showcasing of international and Canadian films to thousands of film industry professionals and media artists, boosting exposure and distribution for independent films. The festival's seasonal competition for artists, filmmakers, and screenwriters has become one of Canada's most popular festivals. Cannes award winners and Oscar nominees have joined emerging independent artists in competing and later joining the jury team for various festival sections. MIFF Canada has created numerous opportunities for independent film projects and artists to gain recognition, awards, screenings, and acknowledgment in the film industry.

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