Click on slide image to view NIFF Award Winners from Season 7 (2025)
Northwest International Film Festival
September 23 – October 5th, 2026
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.
$75 – Season Passes – Unlimited access to all screenings at every venue
$25 – Weekend Passes – Perfect for film lovers interested in filling up the weekend (Friday-Sunday)
$10 – At-the-Door Tickets – Individual screenings available on-site at each venue
NIFF 2026 • SEASON SCHEDULE
- Sept. 23 @ 5-7:00 PM • Mt. Saint Helens Past, Present, & Future • Films and Panel Discussion – Lower Columbia College, Health & Science Bldg. Room 101
- Sept. 24 @ 5-8:00 PM • NIFF Gala • Lower Columbia College, Wollenberg Auditorium
- Sept. 26 @ 2-4:30 PM • Longview Public Library
- Sept. 26 & 27 • Matinees and Evening Shows • Stageworks Northwest Theatre
See full schedule for updates to locations, genres, and show times.
Season Passes • Weekend Passes • Venue Tickets
Season 8
3102 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.
NIFF 2026 • NEWS & UPDATES
NIFF Presents Special Mount St. Helens Screening & Community Conversation
Past, Present & Future of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument The Northwest International Film Festival (NIFF) will open its 2026 festival week with a special evening dedicated to one of the Pacific Northwest’s most recognizable and continually... Read More
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