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About VTIFF

The specific purposes of VTIFF are:

  • To fight for the recognition of cinema as an art form equal to other arts
  • To ensure that film culture becomes a vital part of the state’s cultural focus
  • To contribute to the creative economy
  • To present an annual “destination film festival” in the Burlington region that fosters a love and understanding of the art of film and related creative media; to provide a festive, educational atmosphere for its presentation; to celebrate films that showcase the extraordinary variety, vitality, dramas and adventures of people across the globe.
  • To serve the state and border communities by providing curated film programs and by partnering with other regional film festivals
  • To bring films to parts of the state that have little or no access to the best of independent film from around the world
  • To be active throughout the year by curating and presenting film series
  • To support groups interested in presenting specific film series
  • To partner with other film organizations to maximize resources
  • To create a place of connection for area filmmakers and with all disciplines of the art form to meet, share ideas and develop professional relationships