Film
Screenings

Films from 120 countries

Celebrating culture and community

An impressive lineup of films

Inspirational Speakers

Gain insight from professionals

Participate in Q&A sessions

Learn from the best

Awards
Ceremony

Celebrating filmmakers

Highlighting the best in student film

Recognizing global talent

June 18 - 25, 2023, online on Zoom

SWIFF harnesses the power of a virtual event to assemble filmmakers from 120 countries.

June 18

Day 1: Opening Ceremony

A live event on Zoom to kick off the action-packed week!

June 19

Day 2: Films from North America

Discover the best of North American cinema.

June 20

Day 3: Films from Asia

Unveiling the rich tapestry of films from across Asia.

June 21

Day 4: Films from Europe

Experience the essence of European cinema.

June 22

Day 5: Films from South America

Explore vibrant content from South America.

June 23

Day 6: Films from Africa

Discover powerful stories and diverse narratives from Africa.

June 24

Day 7: Films from Oceania

A captivating collection of films from Oceania.

June 25

Day 8: Awards Ceremony

Join us as we celebrate the best of global cinema.

An inspirational
lineup of speakers

Join us at SWIFF to learn from accomplished student filmmakers
that will inspire you to take your craft to the next level.

Yale University

Rosanna Gao

Columbia University

Hoʻohieokalā "Hie" Luna-Beamer

American Film Institute Conservatory

Richard Bai

Columbia University

Rosie Zhou

Princeton University

Azariah Jones

Yale University

Eli Berliner

Yale University

Maya Weldon-Lagrimas

Columbia University

Szu-Wei Chen

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