A four-day international film festival bringing independent cinema, industry access and community celebration to Sayville, New York.
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Sayville International Film Festival
The Sayville International Film Festival is a nonprofit, community-driven and industry-connected event founded by the creative team at Cappricielli Productions.
Our mission is to launch careers, support positive social change and help build a sustainable creative ecosystem on Long Island.
SIFF actively seeks diverse, regional and international voices, with a focus on students, emerging filmmakers and underrepresented creators. We are here to showcase bold work, create visibility and bring attention to the unique culture, history and creative energy of Long Island.
To support our mission please visit our Partner or Donate page to see how you can best support SIFF!
Hollywood to Sayville
SIFF is designed as a bridge between independent filmmakers, working industry professionals and the local community. Built from more than a decade of production, market, sales and acquisition experience, the festival gives filmmakers access to screenings, networking, panels, publicity opportunities and meaningful audience engagement.
Join us on the South Shore of Long Island as we celebrate creative vision, support regional economic growth and build a festival with lasting cultural impact.
What to expect from SIFF 2026?
Curated independent films
Filmmaker Q&As
Red carpet and awards
Industry panels, table reads, pitch perfect competition
Filmmaker mixers
and networking
Local business,
delicious food
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Exclusive Pass Benefits
Join us at the Sayville International Film Festival!
SIFF ticket and pass options are designed for local audiences, filmmakers, students, VIP guests and industry attendees.
Select passholders may be eligible for a discounted publicist opportunity valued at $1,500, available for only $250.
This opportunity is designed to help filmmakers and qualifying VIP passholders prepare festival-facing publicity, press materials and outreach strategy.
This is especially useful for filmmakers who want to make the most of their SIFF screening, red carpet moments, Q&As and networking opportunities.
Eligibility, availability and final deliverables will be confirmed on the Tickets & Passes page. Publicity support does not guarantee media coverage.
Help Build SIFF
SIFF is made possible by sponsors, donors, in-kind partners and cornerstone supporters who believe in independent film, local culture and creative opportunity.
Your support helps fund screenings, filmmaker programming, student access, community events, press moments and the operational foundation of a new annual festival.
