"Make it Monday" forum - We Are AIFF!
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"Make it Monday" forum - We Are AIFF!
Date:
August 17, 2026
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM AKDT
Registration:
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Event Description:
The Anchorage International Film Festival (AIFF) is a globally recognized cultural event that brings independent filmmakers, industry professionals, and audiences from around the world to Anchorage each December. Now entering its 25th anniversary, AIFF showcases over 100 films across multiple venues, while hosting filmmakers, panels, and community-driven events that position Anchorage as a destination for storytelling, creativity, and cultural exchange.
The presentation will highlight how AIFF functions not just as a film festival, but as an economic and cultural engine for the city.
From a business perspective, AIFF drives measurable impact across Anchorage through:
• Tourism & Hospitality Revenue: Hundreds of visiting filmmakers and attendees generate hotel stays, dining, transportation, and retail spending during an otherwise quieter season.
• Local Business Partnerships: We collaborate with hotels, restaurants, tour operators, and local vendors—creating direct promotional and revenue opportunities.
• Workforce & Creative Economy Growth: The festival supports local filmmakers, technicians, and artists while attracting outside industry professionals, helping build Anchorage’s creative infrastructure.
• City Branding & Global Visibility: Visiting filmmakers become long-term ambassadors for Anchorage, sharing their experiences with global audiences and expanding the city’s reach far beyond Alaska.
• Year-Round Opportunity: With our expansion into a permanent theater and ongoing programming, AIFF is evolving into a year-round driver of foot traffic, events, and cultural engagement downtown.
Come learn how AIFF is positioning Anchorage as a vibrant, world-class city that attracts visitors, supports local businesses, and invests in a growing creative economy.
PLUS, a Member presentaion from Arc of Anchorage
PLUS, a Member presentaion from Arc of Anchorage
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UPCOMING FORUMS
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Location:
Dena'ina Center
Date/Time Information:
11:30 am to Noon - Networking
Noon to 1 pm - Presentation
Noon to 1 pm - Presentation
Contact Information:
Kathleen McArdle
Fees/Admission:
Registration is due by 5 pm the Thursday prior, but please RSVP at your earliest convenience. A $2 fee will be added to all walk-in registrations, and available seating is not guaranteed.
- General Admission + Lunch: $35 Members / $40 Non-Members
- Table Reservation (Seats 8): $230 Members / $280 Non-Members
- Coffee-Only Reservation: $13 Members / $15 Non-Members
- Punch Card (10 lunches): $330 Members-Only
CANCELLATION NOTE: For a full refund, registration must be canceled by 5 pm the Thursday prior. No refunds will be given after this date. If you do not arrive by 12:00 pm, your seat will be forfeited. All registrations are transferable to another person upon your request.
