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Every October, BIFF presents quality films from around the world and around the corner in Buffalo, NY

The Buffalo International Film Festival (best. 2006) - is Western New York’s premiere celebration of the moving image. One of the largest and longest-running film festivals in Western New York, BIFF champions local, national, and international films that test the limits of independent cinema. Each year, BIFF presents juried selections from hundreds of submissions to Western New York residents and visitors. BIFF proudly supports local filmmakers by offering workshops, seminars, industry panel discussions and fiscal sponsorship on a year-round basis. Visit buffalofilm.org or contact [email protected] for more information.

11/01/2026

Special advance screening in Buffalo, NY on November 2: LA BOLA NEGRA La Bola Negra Film

Date: Monday, November 2
Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:15 PM)
Location: North Park Theatre | 1428 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
Admission: Complimentary with advance RSVP
RSVP: https://forms.gle/fg7f7fepm2PSRYcK7 (+ link in bio)

From acclaimed Spanish filmmakers Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi (Los Javis), LA BOLA NEGRA is a sweeping drama exploring love, identity, desire, and resilience across three generations of men in Spanish history. Featuring Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close, the film draws inspiration from an unfinished play by celebrated Spanish poet and playwright Federico García Lorca, weaving together themes of art, poetry, q***r history, and the enduring power of storytelling.

10/31/2026

Thank you to our beautiful venues, volunteers, audiences, and guests! And thank you Jon Piret and the BIFF Team for capturing these images!

10/18/2026

Congratulations to HUMBOLDT (Jillian Hanesworth, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Stephen W. Rosenthal), winner of the BIFF Audience Award at BIFF 2026! ⭐ Jillian Hanesworth IIUTU Media

10/18/2026

Congratulations to MICRONATIONS (Joe Kowalski), one of the winners of the BIFF Boundary Breaker Award at BIFF 2026! 🎉 Micronations Joe Kowalski

10/18/2026

Congratulations to HUMBOLDT USA (G. Anthony Svatek), one of the winners of the BIFF Boundary Breaker Award at BIFF 2026! 👏 Humboldt USA G. Anthony Svatek

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1428 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY

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https://www.buffalofilm.org/

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