About the Michigan Film Festival

The Michigan Film Festival covers all things film. Watch films. Learn about what goes into making a film. Participate in creating a film.

Films

The best in Michigan film. Every film screened was either referred by another Michigan festival, invited by us or submitted by a university showcasing the work of faculty or students.

Educational Programming

Learn from industry professionals through exciting discussions and presentations on how films are made and what goes into them.

Workshops and Presentations

This is your chance to get involved in making a film. Participate in the writing, storyboarding of a 3 minute short filmed and edited by 3 different editors during the festival.

Music and Fashion for Film Showcase

Highlighting Michigan musicians and costume designers, this showcase features a fashion show followed by a live performance by Detroit's own FlashClash.

Our Mission

To reinforce and promote the Michigan filmmaking community by sustaining an event that includes educational workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities along with exhibition venues which screen recently crafted Michigan-made films. MFF strives to build partnerships between local entities involved in supporting the Michigan film industry including festivals and universities.

The Michigan Film Festival is organized by Pider Enterprises in partnership with the West Michigan Film and Video Alliance, Grand Valley State University, WKTV and Kendall College of Art and Design.