HIFF 2020 Postponed
Out of an abundance of caution and public health concerns regarding the coronavirus, and to prioritize the safety of our artists, partners, creators, and team, the Haifa Independent Film Festival has made the decision to move the festival’s 2020 dates from March 22 - March 29 to the summer, the exact dates are yet to be announced.
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The Haifa Independent Film Festival HIFF is an annual film festival running in the 2nd half of March, that aspires to create a cultural crossing between Haifa and unreachable, prohibited parts of the Arab world.
Within Palestine, there are multiple productions of pictures that are screened annually in front of international audiences. The Haifa Independent Film Festival is the first to host a local stage for these local talents: the prominent, the emerging, and the unacknowledged.
Spanning over a week long celebration in the heart of Haifa’s Alternative cultural space, HIFF is an exciting exchange of truly extraordinary cinema. Stretching over several Palestinian venues in Haifa, HIFF brings forth an exposé of works ranging from newly released films from Palestine and the Arab world to pictures from past decades.
To further encourage discourse amongst its audiences, year after year, HIFF pursues new ways to introduce more people to the most original and authentic storytelling.
HIFF invites filmmakers and experts to present their work through a series of workshops and masterclasses, followed by cultural and festive events - all of which culminate in one week of non-stop cinema, culture, and atmosphere.