NIFF 2025: FIRST 100 FINALISTS – SEE THE LIST
Click on slide image to view NIFF Award Winners from Previous Seasons
NanoCon International Film Festival
• NIFF 2025 •
Screen Select Films at these Local Venues
Screenings for different film genres (drama, action, animation, horror, documentary, etc.) will be held at premier venues throughout the Cowlitz County region including Lower Columbia College, the Longview Public Library, the Columbia Theatre in Longview, Stageworks NW Theatre, and additional partner locations.
Join Us at the NIFF Gala with FREE Admission
The festival opens with a Season Gala at the Wollenberg Auditorium, hosted on the Lower Columbia College campus in Longview, Washington. The Gala is free to attend, with donations encouraged to support NIFF’s mission. Formal attire is suggested but not required.
Now in its 7th season, the NanoCon International Film Festival (NIFF) continues to celebrate the best in independent cinema, bringing together filmmakers and audiences from around the world.
Join us Sept. 26 – Oct. 4, 2025
for a celebration of amazing independent films.
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FRI 9/26 |
SAT 9/27 |
SUN 9/28 |
MON 9/29 |
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NIFF GALA |
Stageworks NW Theatre |
The Columbia Theatre |
Longview Public Library |
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Doors Open 5:30 PM |
Matinee Show 2:00 to 4:00 PM |
Matinee Show 2:00 to 4:00 PM |
Matinee Show 2:00 to 4:00 PM |
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WINNING FILMS 6:00 to 8:00 PM |
Evening Shows 5:00 to 7:00 PM 7:30 to 9:30 PM |
Stageworks NW Theatre |
Evening Shows 4:30 to 6:30 PM |
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Evening Shows 5:00 to 7:00 PM 7:30 to 9:30 PM |
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WED 10/1 |
THU 10/2 |
FRI 10/3 |
SAT 10/4 |
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WATCH FOR MORE |
WATCH FOR MORE |
Lower Columbia College Health & Sci. Bldg. Room 101 |
Lower Columbia College Health & Sci. Bldg. Room 101 |
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Evening Shows 4:00 to 6:00 PM 7:00 to 9:00 PM |
Matinee Show 3:00 to 5:00 PM | ||
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Lower Columbia College Health & Sci. Bldg. Room 123 | |||
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FILMS FOR KIDS 1:00 to 3:00 PM |
2,964 short-films
from 194 countries
Short films, 3-40 minutes in length in every genre. Films are reviewed by judges and winning entries are presented at NIFF venues during the season.
The festival debuts a diverse lineup of international voices alongside local filmmakers, offering a truly global perspective on storytelling through film.
As with all film festivals, these short films can only be viewed in a venue with a live audience. No NIFF films are available on the internet.
Season Passes • Weekend Passes • Venue Tickets
Season Passes – Unlimited access to all screenings at every venue
Weekend Passes – Perfect for film lovers looking to immerse themselves in the festival over a few days
At-the-Door Tickets – Individual screenings available on-site at each venue
NIFF 2025 • NEWS & UPDATES
Stageworks Northwest Joins NIFF 2025 as an Official Venue
The NanoCon International Film Festival (NIFF) is excited to welcome Stageworks Northwest Theatre in Longview, Washington as an official screening venue for the 7th season of NIFF! On Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, 2025, Stageworks Northwest will... Read More
NIFF 2025 Announces First Round of Finalists
The NanoCon International Film Festival (NIFF) is proud to announce the first 100 finalists for its 7th season, taking place September 26 – October 4, 2025 in Longview, Washington. This year, NIFF received an extraordinary 2,964 short film submissions... Read More
NIFF 2025 Welcomes the Longview Public Library as a New Venue
The NanoCon International Film Festival (NIFF) is proud to welcome the Longview Public Library as one of its screening locations for 2025. The Longview Public Library is more than a place for books, it’s a cultural hub, and now... Read More