The Anchorage International Film Festival (AIFF) is the largest film festival in
Alaska
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. It is held annually in
Anchorage
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Founded in 2001, the festival takes place annually in December. Around 100 films are shown in several diverse categories. The festival is co-directed by
Ida Theresa Myklebost and John Gamache
The main venue for AIFF is the Bear Tooth Theatrepub which hosts the opening night celebration as well as several other films and events throughout the festival. AIFF also screens films at several venues around Anchorage.
History
The Anchorage International Film Festival was founded in 2001 by Tony Sheppard.
Since its inception the festival has grown to become the largest multi-genre film festival in Alaska.
In November 30, 2018, Anchorage was hit with a 7.0 earthquake on Opening Night. The Bear Tooth was heavily damaged. AIFF quickly found a new venue and opened one day late.
Awards
The awards are in the following main categories:
*Best Feature Fiction
*Best Feature Documentary
*Best Short Fiction
*Best Short Documentary
*Best Animation
*Best Feature Made In Alaska
*Best Short Made In Alaska
*Best Screenplay
See also
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Film festival
A film festival is an organized, extended presentation of films in one or more cinemas or screening venues, usually in a single city or region. Increasingly, film festivals show some films outdoors. Films may be of recent date and, depending upon ...
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List of film festivals in North and Central America
This is a list of film festivals that take place (or took place) in North America (Canada, United States and Mexico).
Canada
* List of film festivals in Canada
Caribbean
Central America
Mexico
United States
*List of film festivals in the ...
References
External links
Official website*
2001 establishments in Alaska
Annual events in Alaska
Culture of Anchorage, Alaska
December events
Festivals in Alaska
Film festivals established in 2001
Film festivals in the United States
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