Arpa International Film Festival (Arpa IFF)

The annual Arpa International Film Festival (Arpa IFF) was founded on the vision of creating a platform for a diverse presentation of films from around the globe. A hub of global connection for over two-decades, the Annual Arpa IFF has cultivated a space of discovery, imagination and inspiration by showcasing local and international cinema that explores all facets of the human condition. Our festival prides itself on championing a dynamic and international collection of filmmakers, joining in the celebration of unapologetic storytelling. The Arpa International Film Festival is a beautiful collaboration of talented, passionate individuals who come together in the pursuit of change; to move an audience, and to help tell stories that touch all. This year marks the 24th anniversary of Arpa International Film Festival, the signature event of the Arpa Foundation for Film, Music and Art (AFFMA). In consideration of the continuing challenges and uncertainty stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, and per the extended federal and state guidelines, the organizers have decided to stream the festival online, instead of theatrical screenings due to the social distancing measures in place. Everyone here at the Arpa IFF understands that the Covid-19 crisis has completely upended the lives and plans of many of our filmmakers for 2021. We’ve been speaking to a number of you, including our festival partners and industry professionals about their concerns, challenges, and their outlook on moving forward. So over the last couple of months, we have explored options for presenting your work safely online. But we are yet to announce which streaming platform we will be using for our 15-day Online Festival now scheduled from November 21 - December 5, 2020. We completely understand your possible concerns, and we're here to answer all your questions and assure you that everything will be OK. Our Festival will be using high-end encrypted professional streaming service and no one will be able to illegally access or download any of our films. In addition, we will be able to limit access to specific countries/regions, so for example, if you want to have a US Premiere, we can only have US audience watching. And while it was our hope to screen your films theatrically, streaming the films online can actually reach a greater viewership. The list of advantages goes on, and more details will be following soon. Thank you all for your support!