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22nd edition
Camden International Film Festival
Camden, United States
September 17-20, 2026
4 days
About Camden International Film Festival
The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) is an annual documentary film festival held across Camden, Rockport and Rockland on the midcoast of Maine. Produced by the Points North Institute, it presents boundary-pushing non-fiction films and filmmakers from around the world alongside artist-development programming. Each edition includes the Points North Pitch, Forum and Campus, which connect emerging documentary makers with leading industry mentors and decision-makers.
Festival details
Location
Camden, United States
Scope
International
Focus
Documentary · Non-fiction storytelling · Artist development · Immersive / Storyforms
Duration
4 days
Awards
Harrell Award
Juried award for outstanding documentary work.
Cinematic Vision Award
Honors distinctive cinematic achievement in documentary.
Ellis-Beauregard Foundation Documentary Film Award
Supported by the Ellis-Beauregard Foundation.
Special programs
Points North Pitch
Flagship pitch event for documentary projects with commissioners and funders.
Points North Forum
Industry forum with panels and case studies.
Points North Campus
Fellowship-style program for emerging documentary filmmakers.
Dirigo Docs
Documentaries made by or about Maine.
Storyforms
Immersive and experimental non-fiction storytelling program.
For filmmakers
Accepted formats
Documentary features, Documentary shorts, Storyforms / immersive work
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