Buffalo, NY's nonprofit international film festival - Year-Round Programming + Festival Oct 9-16, 2025 Every October, BIFF presents quality films from around the world and around the corner in Buffalo, NY Buffalo International Film Festival (est. 2006) champions regional, national, and international films that push the limits of independent cinema – presenting quality films from around the world to WNY residents and visitors. BIFF is committed to amplifying diverse voices and exhibiting cutting-edge programming in narrative, documentary, and experimental cinema. A proud supporter of local filmmaking and the arts; BIFF also offers workshops, seminars, industry panel discussions, fiscal sponsorship, professional development opportunities, and an Offscreen series of art, music, and performance.