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.
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.