Arlington Film Festival is now Finding Bright Film Festival!
A Film Festival For Creative Risk-Takers
Handmade and experimental films that demonstrate what's possible on a large and small scale
Finding Bright Film Festival
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November 5-8, 2026
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Capitol Theater, Arlington MA
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Finding Bright Film Festival // November 5-8, 2026 // Capitol Theater, Arlington MA //
Finding Bright Film Festival
November 5 - 8th, 2026
Capitol Theater, Arlington MA
This year’s festival transforms Boston into a playground for ambitious storytellers and curious audiences, where film collides with immersive performance and deeply human connection.
Find yourself at a candlelit tea party with filmmakers, wandering through an interactive “witch hunt”, sketching monsters during live readings, or watching oceanic films alongside divers and sailors.
A New Chapter For The Film Festival
After 15 years of indie film excellence, Arlington International Film Festival (AIFF) has officially rebranded as Finding Bright Film Festival (FBFF). New Executive Director Jaina Cipriano is dedicated to making FBFF the go-to professional festival for weird, ambitious filmmakers
Finding Bright champions artistic risk, handmade craft, and unorthodox storytelling with a programming focus on creating captivating, immersive experiences for audiences.
Seeking Weird, Ambitious Filmmakers Telling Important Stories
FBFF is open to national and international films that inspire curiosity, empathy, and creativity through unconventional storytelling. Submissions open November - May each year. We are focused on helping artists “find their light” through film, community, and professional creative exchange.