BOSTON
Boston Irish Film Festival
Showcases films from Irish filmmakers around the world, films that expand the definition of Irich culture in the 21st century.

• 2010 dates: March

Boston Turkish Film Festival
Features contemporary Turkish cinema and Turkish filmmakers. Many films are North American or U.S. premieres.

• 2010 dates: March/April

BOSTON
Independent Film Festival of Boston
Showcases the best independent films from around the world -- a mix of features, documentaries, and shorts. Panels and post-screen parties provide the opportunity to meet the directors, producers, and actors.

• 2010 dates: April 21-28

BOSTON & BROOKLINE
Boston Jewish Film Festival
617-244-9899
The best contemporary films from around the world, which explore Jewish identity, the current Jewish experience, and the richness of Jewish culture in a diverse world. Features, shorts, documentaries, and conversations with visiting artists.

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BOSTON & CAMBRIDGE
Boston Latino International Film Festival
Feature films, documentaries, and shorts showcasing Latino issues, culture, and the Latina community.

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BOSTON & CAMBRIDGE
Boston LGBT Film Festival
International films of all lengths and genres that tell stories of the contemporary and historic experiences of lesbian, gay, and bisexual persons.

• 2010 dates: May

BOSTON, CAMBRIDGE & BROOKLINE
Boston Palestine Film Festival
617-642-9640
Showcases the extraordinary narrative of Palestinians through the medium of cinema.

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CAMBRIDGE
Boston Bike Film Festival
617 -523-8388
Comedies, shorts, and documentaries.

• 2010 dates: October

CAMBRIDGE
Boston Film Festival A week-long festival packed with features, documentaries, and shorts that showcase established and up-and-coming filmmakers. World, East Coast, and New England premieres. Discussion sessions and Q&As with directors and actors following every screening.

• 2010 dates: September

LAWRENCE
The Lawrence Film Festival
International features; discussions and Q&A sessions.

• 2010 dates: June

LOWELL
Lowell Film Festival
Documentaries from around the world focused on a specific theme. Guest speakers and panels throughout the weekend.

• 2010 dates: first weekend in April

NEWBURYPORT
Newburyport Documentary Film Festival
Feature-length and short documentaries that focus on social issues.

• 2010 dates: September

SALEM
Salem Film Fest
Best documentary films from around the globe that will “entrance you, trouble you, introduce you to new friends, and change your world.”

• 2010 dates: February 25-March 4

CAPE COD-PROVINCETOWN
Provincetown International Film Festival
508-487-FILM
Showcases American and international independent films, nurtures aspiring independent filmmakers, and honors industry luminaries.

• 2010 dates: June 16-20

CAPE COD
Woods Hole Film Festival
508-495-3456
Eight-day showcase of independent film featuring daily screenings, workshops, panel discussions, staged readings, special events, parties, and awards ceremony.

• 2010 dates: July 31-August 7

MARTHA'S VINEYARD
Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival
Four-day, fun-filled retreat dedicated to showcasing and honoring the works of independent and studio African-American filmmakers.

• 2010 dates: August 11-14

MARTHA'S VINEYARD
Martha's Vineyard Film Festival
508-645-9599
More than fifty films in a three-day immersion in film plus panel discussions and organic meals. Contiguous free children’s film festival at the Chilmark Library.

• 2010 dates: March 12-14

NANTUCKET
Nantucket Film Festival
212-708-1278
The “screenwriters’ film festival.” Screenings consist of 35-45 independent, studio-produced, foreign, documentary, and short films in every genre, including premieres. Plus NFF Screenwriters Tribute, late-night storytelling, an informal morning coffee program with festival guests, and staged readings.

• 2010 dates: June

AMHERST
Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival
UMass Amherst’s Interdepartmental Program in Film Studies presents new groundbreaking works by both emerging and established international filmmakers. Focuses on a different theme each year, highlighting topical issues in politics and art. Film scholars and filmmakers introduce films and participate in Q&As. Screenings are free.

• 2010 dates: February-May

AMHERST, NORTHAMPTON & SPRINGFIELD
413-439-1984
Pioneer Valley Jewish Film and Arts Festival
Three-week festival explores contemporary Jewish culture, secular and religious life, history, and politics. 20+ award-winning films from around the world, plus speakers, theatre performances, exhibits, concerts, and special events.

• 2010 dates: March 10-24

GREAT BARRINGTON
Berkshire International Film Festival
413- 528-8030
Showcases the latest in independent feature, documentary, short, and family films plus lively panel discussions and special events focusing on filmmakers and talented artists from both sides of the camera.

• 2010 dates: June 3-6

WILLIAMSTONW & NORTH ADAMS
Williamstown Film Festival
413-458-9900
Features drama, comedy, animation, and documentaries plus popular all-shorts programs. Panels, seminars, and Q&As with actors, writers, directors, and producers.

• 2010 dates: October 15-24/li>