2022 Events

An overview of our live, in-person and streaming events which took place at SFF 2022.

SFF Kick-Off Party
Salem Arts

Thursday March 24, 5:30-7pm

Meet visiting filmmakers and friends for noshes by Root. Sample offerings from Old Planters Brewing and Deacon Giles Distillery. Enjoy music by Dan Kupka.
FREE ADMISSION.

Salem Arts Association
159 Derby Street, Salem, MA

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Mass Reality Check
Cinema Salem

Friday March 25, 11am-12:30pm

Our doc shorts showcase for Massachusetts college and university students and recent graduates. A jury of film industry sponsors bestows the MRC Award with prizes provided by Boris FX and Talamas. Programming staff from SFF and representatives from Documentary Educational Resources and Women in Film and Video New England will meet with the winner to give career advice. FILMMAKERS Q&A.
FREE ADMISSION.
Sponsored by Boris FX, Talamas, Documentary Educational Resources, and Women in Film and Video New England.

Cinema Salem
1 East India Square Mall, Salem, MA

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SFF Social
Sea Level Oyster Bar

Friday March 25, 9-11pm

Head to the waterfront with our Fest filmmakers and friends to nibble a selection of appys and hear the musical stylings of Molly Pinto Madigan.
FREE ADMISSION. CASH BAR.

Sea Level Oyster Bar
94 Wharf Street, Salem, MA

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Keeping It Reel
Cinema Salem

Saturday March 26, 10-11am

Our doc shorts showcase for Massachusetts high school students. Prizes awarded by Boris FX and Talamas. FILMMAKERS Q&A.
FREE ADMISSION.
Sponsored by Boris FX and Talamas.

Cinema Salem
1 East India Square Mall, Salem, MA

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SFF Soirée
Colonial Hall at Rockafellas

Saturday March 26, 9pm-12midnight

Join fellow Fest goers, filmmakers, and organizers for some rockin’ fare and tunes provided by Naavi Strings. Light appetizers will be passed.
FREE ADMISSION. CASH BAR.

Colonial Hall at Rockafellas
231 Essex Street, Salem, MA
Note: use the entrance on Essex Street.

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ONE PINT AT A TIME
Beer Tasting

The Cabot

Sunday March 27
following the 3:35pm screening

21+ free beer tasting with paid ticket to ONE PINT AT A TIME at The Cabot.
Sponsored by Brockton Beer Company and Crue Brew.


SFF Salon
The Cabot

Sunday March 27, 7:45-8:30pm

Relax with SFF friends to discuss our 15th edition of Fest films and decide on selections to stream.
FREE ADMISSION. CASH BAR.

The Cabot
286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA

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Coffee Time with Salem Film Fest
Live Streaming

Sunday April 3, 11am-12noon

Grab a digital coffee—and a yummy pastry—as a crew of Fest Organizers chat with superstars of the Fest, visiting filmmakers, and more. Discover this year’s winner of our coveted Salem Film Fest Audience Award.
FREE LIVE STREAM VIA SALEMFILMFEST.COM
Sponsored by Coffee Time Bake Shop.