By John Andrews, Content Director at Creative Collective — covering the North Shore’s creative economy and cultural programming Every March, something quietly remarkable happens in Salem. A small city on Boston’s North Shore — better known for witch trials and Halloween — transforms into one of New England’s most compelling documentary film festivals. There are no Hollywood blockbusters and no

Are you a music enthusiast looking for compelling stories about sound, expression, and artistry? While Salem Film Fest 2025 is primarily known for its thought-provoking documentaries, several films in this year’s lineup will strike a chord with music lovers. From classical compositions to revolutionary radio, here’s your curated guide to the most music-centric offerings at this year’s festival. Purchase film

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

Get ready for an insider’s look at Massachusetts’s most anticipated documentary film event! Salem Film Fest (SFF) is opening its doors for a special evening that will give film enthusiasts a first glimpse into its remarkable 2025 program. A Night of Documentary Celebration – Register Here Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 2, as Cinema Salem transforms into a hub

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

The 15th edition of Salem Film Fest starts this weekend! Salem Film Fest 2022 will take place in-person Thursday, March 24 – Sunday, March 27, followed by virtual programming Monday, March 28 – Sunday, April 3 at Endicott College of Arts, CinemaSalem, The Peabody Essex Museum, and The Cabot. Here are the ones we are making sure to see either

Salem Film Fest (SFF) is pleased to announce the film lineup for the fifteenth edition of its documentary film festival, with most of the 47 features and shorts selected to screen for the first time in Massachusetts. The festival will take place in a hybrid format of in-person screenings in Salem and Beverly, Massachusetts Thursday, March 24 – Sunday, March

Salem Film Fest (SFF) is pleased to announce the film lineup for the fifteenth edition of its documentary film festival, with most of the 47 features and shorts selected to screen for the first time in Massachusetts. The festival will take place in a hybrid format of in-person screenings in Salem and Beverly, Massachusetts Thursday, March 24 – Sunday, March

Salem Film Fest starts this weekend and runs from March 19th through the 28th. The fest is an annual Salem tradition bringing together documentary filmmakers, writers, and storytellers from all over the world to showcase their work to film enthusiasts from the North Shore and Greater Boston – and you can read more about it here. Click here to view

This month, Creative Collective is celebrating Women’s History Month! Follow along as we tell the stories of women small business owners and woman-led organizations. by Joey PhoenixImages provided by Christian Christian D. Bruun for Salem Film Fest/Peabody Essex Museum The Peabody Essex Museum and Salem Film Fest invite guests to join for a special livestream of CALENDAR GIRL (Bruun 2020) and