Arlington International Film Festival

Specialties

Arlington International Film Festival… Where Arlington and the World Converge.

AIFF is much more than just a film festival; it is a celebration of cultures as well as being a platform for recognizing the common global human experience.

Mission: To foster an appreciation for different cultures by exploring the lives of people around the globe through independent film to nurture the next generation of filmmakers within our community.

History

Established in 2011.

The Arlington International Film Festival wrapped up its FIRST successful year of world — class film screening and events on Sunday, October 9, 2011. It proved to be a triumphant year that included screenings of 16 features and 12 shorts from an impressive line-​up of independent local, national, and international filmmakers. The success of the 1^st Arlington International Film Festival proves that audiences are willing to leave their smart phones and laptops at home to experience movies on the big screen. AIFF staff and volunteers can hardly wait to unveil next year’s Festival offerings, scheduled for October 17 — 21, 2012 at Arlington’s historic Regent Theatre.

Meet the Business Owner

J. Alberto G.

Business Owner

J. Alberto Guzman, Founder & Organizer

Alberto, originally from Colombia, S.A., came to the U. S. in 1985, settled in Chicago and later moved to Boston. He is both an educator and a journalist. He has worked as an educator for 23 years in both the public and private sectors and believes that education is an essential tool for preparing our young people to assume their personal and social responsibilities. Alberto has enjoyed a successful career in journalism, in radio broadcasting as well as owning and operating a newspaper. From a young man Alberto has given of himself through community organizing and his work with human rights organizations. He is pleased to be organizing this Festival for the residents of Arlington and its neighboring communities. Alberto completed his studies at Inpahu University, Bogota, Colombia.