The Roxbury International Film Festival (ROXFILM) is the largest festival in New England dedicated to celebrating the work of filmmakers creating films celebrating people of color.

ROXFILM showcases feature-length films, documentaries, shorts and animation. We are particularly committed to screening works by filmmakers with a connection to the New England area, however we also screen works by filmmakers from around the world as well.

The festival also includes workshops, panel discussions, networking opportunities, receptions, parties, and Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. Previous guests have included, Ruby Lee, Billy Dee Williams, Robert Townsend, Charles Burnett, Ernie Hudson, Daphne Maxwell-Reid, Michael Beach, Ava DuVernay, CCH Pounder, Kasi Lemmons, Victoria Rowell, Hill Harper, Jamie Hector, Mel Jackson, and Miriam Colon, Russ Parr, Guy Torry, N'Bushe Wright, Susan Batson, Anthony Montgomery, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Michael Ealy, Chico Bennymon, Marla Gibbs Topper Carew, Quincy Newell, S. Epatha Merkerson and the countless amazing independent filmmakers who make our festival what it is, a filmmaker's festival.

26th Annual Roxbury International Film Festival will be held June 20, 2024-- June 28, 2024. Films will be screened at the Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, Northeastern University and Hibernian Hall in Roxbury, MA.

More general information about the festival can be found at www.roxfilmfest.com

ROXFILM is a competitive festival. Awards include but are not limited to "Audience Favorite," "Best Short Film," "Best of Festival," "Best Documentary," "Emerging Local Filmmaker," and "Youth Filmmaker," the "Henry Hampton Award for Excellence in Documentary Filmmaking" and the Visionary Award named after Amy Hood a long time film festival attendee.

The Roxbury International Film Festival (ROXFILM) is dedicated to showcasing work by, for, or about people of color. Our mission is to support these films and filmmakers as well as to provide an opportunity for audiences to view these works and experience stories often overlooked in mainstream media.

We require that films be by, for or about people of color. The films can be made by anyone, just the films should focus on people of color within the story line.

By submitting your film you are waiving any screening fees for your film. (Exceptions: films that have been requested by the festival, opening and closing night films and special screenings)

We require that you do not screen your film within 20 miles of Boston 90 days before screening at ROXFILM.

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  • Cat White

    Incredible festival! Was so proud to win Best Narrative Short for Fifty-Four Days. I just wish I could have attended in person but I look forward to bringing many future films!

    November 2023
  • One of the best film festivals in Boston. Highly recommended!

    July 2023
  • Caroline Josey Karoki

    Thank you, ROXFILM FAM, for a wonderfully curated festival! It was an honor to showcase our project alongside other incredible filmmakers! You have supported my projects for two seasons now; I can never take that for granted!
    I look forward to more with you. Onward…

    July 2023
  • Lisa, Alison and their team were masterful. The festival was robust in its lineup. And they featured my 8-minute short nicely, with a great post-screening Q&A session. It remains the best festival experience I've had, bar none. Thank ya'll!

    July 2023
  • Andre Joseph

    One of the best festivals I've ever screened at. Love the city of Boston and having the showings at MFA. Their communication was outstanding and provided answers to anything I need. Lots of opportunities to network. Strongly recommend this one.

    July 2023