Spring Film Festivals Ramp-Up
Key Questions
What is the Phoenix Film Festival 2026 lineup highlight?
Phoenix FF 2026 features 268 films including 'Power Ballad' and Gregg Araki's 'I Want Your Sex.' It adds to the stacked indie lineup.
What films are in SFFILM's 69th festival?
SFFILM's 69th festival includes 79 programs from 40 countries, featuring 'Riley Boosters' from Neon, 'Late Fame,' and an A24 invite. It is the longest-running film festival in the Americas.
What is the Wailuku Film Festival?
Wailuku Film Festival is an inaugural event in Maui, Hawai‘i, focusing on Indigenous films. It unveils its first wave of selections ahead of June 17 debut.
Which film with John Travolta is heading to Cannes?
Travolta's 'Propeller' is set to premiere at Cannes. It is a Kansas City-set film gaining international attention.
What is featured at New Directors/New Films 55th in NY?
ND/NF 55th in NY includes Charli XCX's 'Erupcja,' Harris films, and Lebanese 'Do You Love Me.' It introduces new audiences to fresh directors.
What opens the New York Indian Film Festival?
BAFTA winner 'Boong' opens NYIFF in May, with 'Sholay' 4K restoration launching the event. It highlights Manipuri-language cinema.
What is the focus of Cleveland International Film Festival's 50th?
CIFF 50th from April 9-18 screens 326 films with a big emphasis on Ohio films. It marks 50 years since its start in 1977.
Which festivals are ramping up in spring 2026?
Festivals include Milwaukee FF ('Ueck'/'Late Fame'/Araki/Hong), Oxford Shorts Apr9-18, Miami 'Poetry City' Apr18, Omaha/Jeonju 27th, Florida 35th, DOXA, Ashland, Slovenian, Sarasota, Indy, Wilmington, USA Dallas, and IFFLA. Beyond Fest Chicago features 'Faces of Death.'
Phoenix FF 2026 268 films (Power Ballad/Araki); SFFILM 69th 79 progs/40 countries (Riley Boosters Neon/Late Fame/Invite A24); Wailuku inaugural Maui Hawai‘i/Indigenous; Travolta Propeller Cannes; ND/NF 55th NY (Charli XCX 'Erupcja'/Harris, Lebanese 'Do You Love Me'); NYIFF May ('Boong' BAFTA opener/Sholay 4K). Milwaukee FF ('Ueck'/'Late Fame'/Araki/Hong); CIFF 50th/326 films Apr9-18; Oxford Shorts Apr9-18; Miami 'Poetry City' Apr18; Omaha/Jeonju 27th Apr29-May8/Florida 35th (‘Gymnast’)/DOXA/Ashland/Slovenian/Sarasota/Indy/Wilmington/USA Dallas/IFFLA. Beyond Fest Chicago ('Faces of Death'); indie doc/global. CA jobs crisis 16% LA drop.