Click on slide image to view NIFF Award Winners from Season 7 (2025)
NIFF 2025 • OFFICIAL AWARD WINNING FILMS
- BEST of SHOW: Surujmukhi by Sumit Kumar Sinha
- DIRECTOR’S CHOICE: Two Bodies, Same Heart by Toni-Ann Robertson
- BEST INSPIRATIONAL FILM: Alamesa, Hay Lugar Para Todos by Pablo Aulita
- BEST ANIMATION FILM: Arrebato (Rupture) by Martina Fernando Riveros
- BEST COMEDY FILM: Nun Ting to Worry About by Toni Lee Aping, Alder Bennet, and Daisy Johnson
- BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM: Crossing Paths – The Elephants of Eastern Maharashtra by Asim Patel
- BEST MUSIC VIDEO: Stressed Out by Daneel Brönner
- BEST SCIENCE FICTION FILM: Steering by Lucas Rassant and Thomas Lucas-Chauvelon
- BEST DRAMA FILM: Clair de Lune by Igor Osmolovski
- BEST HORROR FILM: The Session by Vatsal Gaur
- BEST YOUTH FILM: Bella by 蔡昀庭 Yun-Ting Tsai
- BEST LOCAL FILM: Valle Crucis by Stefan Hayek
- BEST AI FILM: The Screenwriter by Laurent Cliquet
- BEST ARTISTIC FILM: The Critic by Paulo Jose
Northwest International Film Festival
• NIFF 2026 Launches Soon •
Now in its 8th season, the Northwest International Film Festival (NIFF) continues to celebrate the best in independent cinema, bringing together filmmakers and audiences from around the world.
Season 7
2,964 short-films
from 194 countries
Short films, 3-40 minutes in length in every genre. Films are reviewed by judges and winning entries are presented at NIFF venues during the season.
The festival debuts a diverse lineup of international voices alongside local filmmakers, offering a truly global perspective on storytelling through film.
As with all film festivals, these short films can only be viewed in a venue with a live audience. No NIFF films are available on the internet.
Season Passes • Weekend Passes • Venue Tickets
Season Passes – Unlimited access to all screenings at every venue
Weekend Passes – Perfect for film lovers looking to immerse themselves in the festival over a few days
At-the-Door Tickets – Individual screenings available on-site at each venue
NIFF 2026 • NEWS & UPDATES
Exciting News: Our Festival Has a New Name!
We are thrilled to announce that the festival formerly known as the NanoCon International Film Festival will now be known as the Northwest International Film Festival (NIFF)! This change reflects our expanded vision and commitment to celebrating filmmakers from... Read More
Stageworks Northwest Joins NIFF 2025 as an Official Venue
The NanoCon International Film Festival (NIFF) is excited to welcome Stageworks Northwest Theatre in Longview, Washington as an official screening venue for the 7th season of NIFF! On Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, 2025, Stageworks Northwest will... Read More
NIFF 2025 Announces First Round of Finalists
The NanoCon International Film Festival (NIFF) is proud to announce the first 100 finalists for its 7th season, taking place September 26 – October 4, 2025 in Longview, Washington. This year, NIFF received an extraordinary 2,964 short film submissions... Read More