Points North expands the horizons of global documentary film by championing independent artists and building community around the stories they tell.
We’re shaping a future where independent documentary flourishes as a cinematic art form:
filmmakers have the freedom and resources to create new work; audiences have transformative collective experiences; and the films catalyze new understanding of ourselves and the world.

NEWS & EVENTS

Announcing the Awardees of the 22nd Edition Camden International Film Festival!

Announcing the Points North Presents: Camden International Film Festival Encores

2026 EBF Documentary Film Awardees Announcement

2026 Artist Programs Announcement

2026 CIFF Program Announcement

Community Screening of Carl Sagan: We Are Made of Star Stuff

2026 CIFF Box Office

Launching Points North Presents Fourth Thursday Documentary Screenings

Announcing the ELLIS-BEAUREGARD FOUNDATION DOCUMENTARY FILM AWARD

Apply to the Points North Fellowship Today!

Submit to the Camden International Film Festival!

2025 CIFF Award Winners Announcement

2025 Artist Programs Fellowship Announcement

2025-2026 Diane Weyermann Fellowship Announcement

Announcing the 2025 CIFF Program

Snag your CIFF 2025 Pass Today!

Join us July 10th for CIFF’s Summer Party

OUR PROGRAMS

CIFF

The Camden International Film Festival is one of the world’s most influential platforms for cinematic nonfiction, showcasing groundbreaking work from global filmmakers.

Artist Programs

Artist Programs are fellowships for documentary filmmakers that include a weeklong creative residency on the coast of Maine, connecting them with mentors, funders, and other artists to help advance their films and careers.

Points North Presents

Points North Presents is a monthly screening and community discussion series presented in collaboration with the Strand Theatre.

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