The show is definitely going on after the devasting hurricanes the state of Florida experienced only a few weeks ago, and it will be divine. As Southwest Florida’s premier visual and performing arts destination, Artis—Naples presents the Naples International Film Festival (NIFF), a celebrated event within its multidisciplinary mission to cultivate a broader appreciation for art in its many forms, which includes film. In 2017, Artis—Naples acquired NIFF, expanding its film offerings and providing a platform for continued excellence and growth for the Festival. In 2023, the Festival’s 15th anniversary year, NIFF was named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s “20 Great Film Festivals in Vacation Destinations.”
Artis—Naples is home to the Baker Museum, the Naples Philharmonic, and the Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson cultural campus, offering more than 800 paid and free events annually across 8.5 acres. It welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year for a wide array of artistic and educational opportunities for audiences of all backgrounds and interests. Artis—Naples is unique among cultural institutions nationwide, equally dedicated to the visual and performing arts and featuring artists of global distinction.
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“The festival has become a cornerstone for both emerging and established filmmakers…”
“We are thrilled to present this year’s selection of films, each offering a unique lens through which audiences can explore the creativity of the human spirit,” says Artis—Naples CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen. “The Naples International Film Festival is an opportunity to enjoy the power of storytelling reflected across experiences, cultures, and artistic expression. This year’s lineup embodies our ongoing commitment to celebrating the diversity of perspectives independent film offers, inspiring introspection and connection within our community. We look forward to the profound conversations and shared experiences these films will undoubtedly spark.”
NIFF’s 2024 Opening Night screening presents a celebration of short film as an art form, marking the second time the festival showcases specially curated short films. This year’s opening night shorts package, Opening Night Shorts: New Perspectives, features six creative short films. The Festival will close with a presentation of Tim Burton’s Batman (1989), featuring a live performance of Danny Elfman’s one-of-a-kind score by the Naples Philharmonic and conducted by Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly.
For 2024, NIFF will include 58 films (10 narrative features, 12 documentary features, and 36 short films) representing 26 countries. Several of those films will include in-person post-screening filmmaker Q&A conversations. Select filmmakers will also participate in panel discussions during the festival. All screenings and associated events will be held in person in Hayes Hall, Daniels Pavilion, or Norris Garden on the Artis—Naples Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson Cultural Campus or at the festival’s new venue partner, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at Mercato.
"…an opportunity to enjoy thethe power of storytelling reflected across experiences, cultures, and artistic expression."
