The Maine International Film Festival Returns to Waterville This July for Its 29th Season!
The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to celebrate the return of the 29th Annual Maine International Film Festival (MIFF), taking place this summer from July 10–19, 2026.
Throughout 10 days, you'll have the opportunity to see a unique slate of 100 films, including world premieres, made-in-Maine features, classic revivals, and short films from around the globe.
Tickets are available until June 12th; get yours today!
Award-Winning Honorees
This year's MIFF lineup brings iconic cinematic talent directly to Central Maine. The 2026 festival will proudly honor:
Christine Vachon (MIFF Achievement Award): The legendary independent film producer and founder of Killer Films (Far From Heaven, Past Lives).
Alan Rudolph (Lifetime Achievement Award): The distinctive and highly innovative American independent director and screenwriter (Trouble in Mind, Choose Me).
Mike Kaplan (Lifetime Achievement Award): Acclaimed producer, marketing expert, and long-time champion of MIFF.
We honor and celebrate the array of identities in our local and broader communities. We hold space on our stages, screens, and gallery walls to present diverse stories, identities, and lived experiences in real and authentic ways.
Venue Information
Screenings, Q&As, and community events will be hosted at two central Waterville locations:
Paul J. Schupf Art Center | 93 Main Street, Waterville
Waterville Opera House | 1 Common Street, Waterville
Tickets & Festival Registration
The complete, detailed festival schedule and lineup will be fully unrolled this month!
To secure your passes, tickets, or to learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit the official website at miff.org or contact the box office at 207-873-7000.
