Get ready for a lineup that’s as bold, surprising, and unforgettable as AIFF itself. We’re bringing the heat to Bear Tooth Cinema with a knockout mix of short films that’ll hit every nerve—raw stories of survival, redemption, and self-discovery. From a musician blindsided by dark news to a West Texas welder turning scrap into stunning art, these shorts dive into everything from family scars to cultural heritage, and they do it with style. Each film’s got its own flavor, but together they pack a punch, showing off just how much range, grit, and heart this festival has to offer.

The films:

• Ripple – 14:27

Rae Ripple, a welder from the outskirts of West Texas transforms neglected metal into works of art and in the process finds healing from her traumatic past

• Mecanica – 16:00

When a touring musician receives news that her rapist committed suicide, her bandmate’s reaction fractures the evening and her future.

• Why Dogs Howl – 4:51

After meeting online, a BOY and GIRL are out on their first date. It rapidly devolves into the BOY vomiting out his life in a Howl that ultimately encompasses the entire universe.

• Esperance to Fremantle – 17:45

Not having seen his Father since he was an infant, a wayward teenager,
Rob, searches for him in Fremantle, Western Australia.

• The River – 14:10

A mother struggling with problem gambling is at war with herself and
puts her family in the crossfire.

• Revenge of the Language Master 1757B – 6:50

Three young students discover a machine that allows them to say
whatever they want.

• Black Silk – 16:02

A young, meek black boy is thrust into darkness when a violent revelation from his estranged father sets him on a course of self- discovery, forcing him to confront family, identity, and forgiveness.


Filmmakers in attendance —Q&A to follow.

GA $12 – Tickets will go on sale November 15th.

“Films Worth Freezing For”

AIFF’s mission is to develop, promote and sustain a film festival that supports new media and independent film making in Alaska and around the world while enriching cultural and entertainment opportunities for Alaskans. Our nonprofit organization continues to play a part in expanding film screening and production opportunities throughout the state.

By bringing filmmakers from all parts of the country and world to Alaska, we want artists to connect with people they might not otherwise meet, and engage audiences in workshops, screenings, and plenty of celebratory parties.