Come to Salem, see the world” — Salem Film Fest’s motto perfectly captures the spirit of this intimate documentary festival that brings global perspectives to Boston’s North Shore. For creative professionals and enthusiasts looking for inspiration, the 2025 lineup offers a rich tapestry of innovative storytelling techniques and artistic approaches. About the Festival Founded in 2007 by filmmakers and film

New England’s largest documentary, Salem Film Fest Returns to Salem for its 18th year, bringing together filmmakers, cinephiles, and community members for an unforgettable celebration of documentary storytelling. Salem Film Fest (SFF) 2025 will transform the historic city into a hub of documentary cinema from March 27 through March 30, 2025. A Four-Day Documentary Experience This year’s festival promises an

Celebrating 4/20 with Creative Collective: A Day of Art, Ale, and Film in Salem As the cultural epicenter of the North Shore, Salem has always embraced diverse forms of expression. This April 20th, also known as 4/20, Creative Collective members (and more) are set to host an array of events that promise to blend arts, culture, and social spirits to

The Inaugural Panorama Film Festival: A Revolutionary Existence presented by Cinema Salem in partnership with Mutant Kid Creative and Queer Videography will take place on June 16th, 2022 in Salem, Massachusetts.  Get tickets Panorama is a new short film festival dedicated to giving a platform to LGBTQIA+ youth filmmakers. After receiving 154 submissions and over 30 hours of footage in