Throughout the year Vermont celebrates the craft of film from both local and global filmmakers at not one, but many film festivals all over the state. Check some of them out below.
GREEN MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
MONTPELIER, VT.
Established in 1997, the Green Mountain Film Festival is a non-competitive festival showcasing narrative, documentary, and experimental features and shorts from all over the world – nestled in downtown Montpelier, Vermont.
VERMONT FILM FESTIVAL
WOODSTOCK, VT.
The Vermont Film Festival is an annual celebration of independent cinema, held in the scenic landscapes of Vermont. Showcasing a diverse selection of films from around the world, the festival highlights the work of emerging and established filmmakers. Attendees can enjoy a range of genres, including documentaries, dramas, and experimental films, along with panel discussions, workshops, and Q&A sessions with filmmakers. Known for its warm, inclusive atmosphere, the Vermont Film Festival is a must-visit for film enthusiasts looking to experience thought-provoking and innovative storytelling in a picturesque setting.
VERMONT FILM & FOLKLORE FESTIVAL
MANCHESTER, VT
The Vermont Film & Folklore Festival is a four-day cultural event in May 2025 that celebrates cinematic storytelling as well as storytelling via oral and written mediums. The festival’s mission is to serve the people of southern Vermont by creating an annual event which underscores the importance of story to who we are as a society with a shared set of values, while simultaneously discovering and nurturing some of the most talented storytellers of our time.
WHITE RIVER INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
WRJ, VT
Founded in 2004, White River Indie Films was created by a small group of film lovers who wanted to bring works from outside the mainstream to an appreciative audience. From the beginning, our focus was on screening issue-oriented films, hosting discussions, and partnering with community orgs with the goal of inspiring change. Alongside this mission was the aim of bringing filmmakers and audiences together to enjoy groundbreaking, provocative, entertaining cinema.
MADE HERE FILM FESTIVAL
BURLINGTON, VT
Made Here Film Festival (MHFF) is New England’s only competitive festival devoted entirely to films made by New England filmmakers and our neighbor, Québec. A co-production of VTIFF and Vermont Public.
VTIFF
BURLINGTON, VT
The mission of VTIFF is to enrich the community and bring the world to Vermont through film.
Green Mountain International Film Festival
BURLINGTON, VT
GMIFF showcases a variety of independent short films of all genres, with an emphasis on supporting new filmmakers from underrepresented communities. We want to find truly unique voices and share powerful stories.
Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival
MIDDLEBURY, VT
The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival was formed to exclusively support, promote and exhibit the efforts of new filmmakers. In an independent film landscape that is often perceived as competitive and exclusive, our unwavering commitment is to offer a level playing field to emerging talent and to offer our audiences an unparalleled opportunity to discover new voices.