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Buffalo International Film Festival celebrates its 18th year

Over 200 films will be featured, with works from over 30 countries.
Credit: Buffalo International Film Festival

BUFFALO, N.Y. — This week marks the start of the 18th annual Buffalo International Film Festival.

The festival offers a huge variety, with experimental films, narratives, cartoons, racial justice films, local stories, and so much more, there is surely something for everyone!

Over 200 films will be featured, which include works from over 30 countries.

Locations vary, including North Park Theatre, Buffalo Toronto Public Media, Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center, and Burchfield Penney Art Center.

The eight days of fun start on Oct. 10 and end on Oct. 17. This year marks the longest festival the organization has ever had, with each other one only consisting of four or five days.

“We’re so excited to welcome everyone to our expanded edition of the Buffalo International Film Festival, which features a rich assortment of local, regional, national and global fiction and nonfiction works,” artistic director John J. Fink said.

Executive director Anna Scime added: "We’re proud to contribute to our growing film production ecosystems here in WNY by creating memorable events for our community, celebrating our local filmmakers and industries, and inviting visiting film delegates to our remarkable region to enjoy all that it has to offer and share their work."

For tickets and more specific details, visit their website at buffalofilm.org.

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