Mystic Film Festival

06/07/2026

Why?!?

Jessica M. Goldstein, an arts and culture reporter, inspects why movies today look different than they did 20 years ago.

06/02/2026

Catch Emma Palzere Rae's performance at the Garde Arts Center on Wednesday, June 2nd.

Artreach and AtelierMOCA present Women in Photography: Then + Now—a free evening of photography, theater, and conversation celebrating the voices, ...

05/19/2026

The Late Deadline for the 9th Annual Mystic Film Festival is May 22, 2026.

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your film or screenplay at one of New England’s most exciting celebrations of independent cinema.

Taking place September 24th–27th, 2026 in Mystic, Connecticut and Westerly, Rhode Island, the Mystic Film Festival highlights bold storytelling, from emerging voices to acclaimed filmmakers.

Submit today on FilmFreeway:
https://filmfreeway.com/MysticFilmFestival

05/19/2026

Connecticut officials are betting that the state’s biggest obsessions can turn passion into tourism, whether that means pizza pride or the fandom behind the state’s Christmas Movie Trail.

According to the Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing & Tourism, both of its holiday and pizza campaigns have led to positive results.

More: https://www.ctinsider.com/entertainment/article/ct-pizza-christmas-tourism-highway-22098410.php

05/12/2026

New Connecticut film tax credit announced!

State lawmakers approved changes to the state’s film and digital media tax credit programs, extending a lucrative credit-transfer provision through 2027 while creating a new incentive aimed at attracting productions to Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven.

05/11/2026

SUPPORT THE MYSTIC FILM FESTIVAL, taking place Sept 24th to 27th, 2026!
We’re working to reach a critical fundraising goal of $2,000 by June 1 to support this year’s festival events and community programming. Every tax deductible donation goes directly toward festival experiences, including screenings, filmmaker events, panels, workshops, and community celebrations that make the festival possible. If you believe in supporting independent film, artists, and cultural events in our community, please consider making a contribution today. Donate now and help us reach our goal by June 1.

Donate here: https://filmmakerscollabinc.networkforgood.com/projects/227203-mystic-film-festival

05/06/2026

The Mystic Film Festival is excited to welcome IRIS as a new festival sponsor.
IRIS is a Connecticut-based streaming platform built for independent cinema, connecting audiences with bold and original films from emerging filmmakers. The launch is set for May 29, 2026!

As part of this partnership, IRIS will feature a curated Mystic Film Festival collection on its platform and host workshops and info sessions during the September festival for interested filmmakers and audiences alike.

We’re thrilled to partner with a platform dedicated to supporting independent voices and the future of indie film!
www.iris.film

05/04/2026

Acclaimed actor Stephen Macht’s journey from Mystic roots to a remarkable legacy is featured in Episode 1 of the Mystic Mash Podcast, where Shareen Anderson interviews him about how his early life in Mystic shaped a career spanning film, television, academia, and beyond. Macht was also honored as the 2025 Mystic Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2565375/episodes/19098018

Stephen Macht

05/02/2026

Keep the story of the Mystic Film Festival alive!

The arts in our community don't happen by accident. They happen because of people like you. Your support helps us create, amplify voices, and bring meaningful projects to our community screens.

If you believe in what we’re building, consider making a donation today. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real impact. Together, we can keep creating, inspiring, and sharing stories that matter.

Donate now and be a part of this year's festival, taking place Sept 24th - 27th, 2026! https://filmmakerscollabinc.networkforgood.com/projects/227203-mystic-film-festival

All donations are tax deductible!