Salem Film Fest

Salem Film Fest

Come to Salem, See the World

As Massachusetts’s largest documentary film festival, Salem Film Fest (SFF) has been bringing powerful storytelling to the North Shore since 2007. This volunteer-run nonprofit festival creates meaningful connections between filmmakers and audiences through screenings, Q&As, and special events, celebrating the power of documentary storytelling in historic Salem.

Festival Details

Festival Venues

• CinemaSalem
  • Main Screening Location
  • Downtown Setting
  • Full Concessions
• Peabody Essex Museum
  • Special Presentations
  • Museum Partnership
• National Parks Visitor Center
  • Community Programs
  • Historic Setting

Festival Program Elements

Film Categories

• International Features
• Documentary Shorts
• World Premieres
• North American Premieres
• Local Stories
• Global Perspectives
• Environmental Films
• Social Justice Documentaries

Special Events

• Opening Night Celebration
• Filmmaker Q&As
• Panel Discussions
• Networking Events
• Community Conversations
• Awards Ceremony
• Industry Meetups
• Educational Programs

Support & Participation

Sponsorship Opportunities

• Presenting Sponsor
• Producing Sponsor
• VIP Film Sponsor
• Film Sponsor
• Friend of the Fest

Community Partnerships

Partner Benefits

• Festival Tickets
• Logo/Name on Website
• Social Media Recognition
• Cross-Promotion
• Event Participation
• Community Connection

Volunteer Opportunities

Pre-Festival Roles

• Education Outreach
• Film Production
• Development
• Film Advocacy
• Social Media
• Writing/Publicity
• Hospitality
• Transportation

Festival Week Roles

• Venue Support
• Technical Assistance
• Guest Services
• Filmmaker Liaison
• Audience Balloting
• Event Support
• Photography/Video
• Information Services

Festival Access

Ticket Options

• Individual Screenings
• Advance Ticket Packs
• All-Access Passes
• Special Event Access
• Group Rates
• Student Discounts
• Senior Rates
• Sponsor Packages

Lodging Partners

• The Salem Inn
• The Cove
• Hampton Inn Salem
• Hawthorne Hotel
• The Hotel Salem
• Northey Street House
• Amelia Payson House
• Mason Suite of Salem

Contact Information

Mailing Address: 203 Washington Street #253, Salem, MA 01970
Email: info@salemfilmfest.com
Website: www.salemfilmfest.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/salemfilmfest
Instagram: @_salemfilmfest