The Niagara Falls International
Film Festival
Thank You to those that attended The Niagara Falls International Film Festival. More Information on 2019 festival Coming Soon.

The Niagara Falls International Film Festival invites filmmakers, young and old, from all over the globe to one of the world’s most majestic and historic locations.

Join filmmakers, industry veterans and aspiring new talent as they gather together to enjoy a Jam-packed Celebration of Great Films – Thrilling Helicopter Tours Over the Falls – Casino’s – Historic Attractions – Parties – Workshops and Seminars – Special Events and Comradery.

Not only will the Niagara Falls International Film Festival capture the essence of what filmmaking is all about, but it also capture the essence of the filmmakers themselves.

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In Loving Memory of
Alyssa Cowell

 

Come celebrate with us and see what Alyssa has helped us create over the past 20 years…

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN US FOR
THE NIAGARA FALLS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL’S
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION CELEBRATING NIAGARA FALLS OWN
2-TIME ACADEMY AWARD WINNER MARK BRIDGES

 

Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Mark is the recipient of 2 Academy Awards for Best Costume
Design… “The Artist” in 2012 and “Phantom Thread” in 2018.
Come and mingle with the stars and award-winning filmmakers and meet the man who not only
received this year’s Oscar but also won a Jet Ski from Jimmy Kimmel for giving the shortest
acceptance speech of the night… Join us as Niagara Falls honors Mark with a special
presentation of the Key to the City from Mayor Paul Dyster, a commemorative plaque and a star
on our very own walk of fame.
Cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres, dignitaries, filmmakers (including Craig Barron, Academy Award
Winner for “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”), celebrity guests, music and entertainment.

Wednesday September 26, 2018
Doors Open 6pm
The Rapids Theatre
1711 Main St, Niagara Falls, NY 14305

All donations and proceeds from purchases during this years events
will be going to establish

The Alyssa Justine Cowell Youth Foundation

The Niagara Falls International Film Festival
Award Winners

“Winner for Best Feature”

Melora Walters

“Waterlily Jaguar”

“Winner for Best Documentary”

Annalaura di Luggo

“Blind Vision”

“Winner for Best Foreign Film”

Francisco D’Eufemia

“Fuga de la Patagonia” (Escape From Patagonia)

“Winner of the People’s Choice Award”

Matthew J. Weiss

“Man In Red Bandana”

“NFIFF WALK OF FAME “TRAIL OF THE STARS”

“Presented to”

 

Mark Bridges  & Craig Barron

On the occasion of the placement of the star on the NFIFF Walk Of Fame “Trail of the Stars”

“NFIFF LEGACY AWARD” 

“Presented to“

Craig Barron

“A Lifetime of Artistic Excellence”

 “NFIFF HUMANITARIAN AWARD”

“Presented to”

Wells Remy Crowther

A True American Hero who gave his life to save others: unselfish, dedicated, brave and relentless on 9/11/2001

Information
About the Festival
Film Submissions
Film Submissions Are Now Closed
Film Schedule
Now Available
Venue Information
Now Available
Green Room
A Behind the scenes look at the NFIFF<br /> Coming Soon...

Festival Activities Will Include:

 

Opening Night Red Carpet Celebration

Will be held on September 26th, 2018.

Mingle with celebrity guests, dignitaries and filmmakers from around the world on what promises to be a magical evening of gourmet food and sparkling conversation.

 

Two Days of Screenings

Will be held on September 27 and 28, Domestic and International films will be screened at the state of the art Regal Cinema Complex.

 

Closing Night Red Carpet Screening and Awards Presentation

Will be held on September 29 at the historic Riviera Theatre. Thrill to the splendor of one of the last remaining “Movie Palaces” in the US, built in 1926 and still featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Then the celebration continues at our lavish, celebrity packed gala under the stars on Main Street.

 

 

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