The Fairhope Film Festival (FFF) will bring the best of the best in film to Coastal Alabama November 9 through 12, 2023. In its 11th year, the festival continues to offer independent cinema, curated conversations and newly released films. Films will be announced on October 26, 2023.

In four theaters, thousands of film lovers will view shorts and feature films of world class cinema, including international and domestic feature films as well as documentaries. The festival will also feature panel discussions, post-screening Q&As, coffee talks and more with filmmakers, directors and industry experts.

The Opening Night film will be shown at the theater of University of South Alabama, Baldwin County Campus, in Fairhope. The reception after the movie will be at The Summit Street Inn.

A new addition this year will be the FH48 Film Scramble, which is an event for high school students. Teams of future filmmakers are given a script, a few props and 48 hours to film and edit a short film that will be shown on Sunday.

Also new this year, Panels and Coffee Talks, will be held at The Book Cellar by industry insiders. These films are all finalists at other film festivals and most have never been seen at the local multiplex.

“This year, FFF brings locals together for the most fun and enlightening arts event in Alabama. We aim to bring an exceptional film experience to everyone who participates in our festival,” says Mary Riser, Executive Director and Chairman of the Board.

The Fairhope Film Monthly Movies extends the organization’s mission all year long providing audiences with thought-provoking, highly acclaimed, and newly released documentary and narrative feature screenings from January to June.

“Our hope is to foster conversation and share understanding of the human experience through the art of film,” says Riser.

FFF was created to bring the best in world cinematic culture to our region, to introduce our area as a viable location for the film industry, to encourage Alabama filmmakers and to increase the state and local economy.