Stephan flew in from Germany with K.O. — his wild, totally one-of-a-kind film for AIFF 2024. But he didn’t just screen it and bounce. He was everywhere — catching other films, diving into Q&As, swapping ideas over beers, late-night hangs, throwing snow balls on cold sidewalks. Took in the mountains. The people. The strange charm of Anchorage. That’s what makes AIFF what it is. Filmmakers from all over the world, coming together at the edge of the map. Submissions Now Open for AIFF 2025! (fb)

The films at Anchorage International Film Festival don’t play it safe. Every title is handpicked to stir something real, with raw creativity, fearless experimentation, big emotion, and serious craft. But hey, we’re in Alaska — so the adventure doesn’t stop at the screen. Friendships are forged in the great outdoors. Shoutout to Ian Ebright, the badass writer/director behind The Way We Speak (AIFF 2024), who tore it up on a snow machine after his film dropped. Art and adventure go hand in hand up here. Welcome to the last frontier of cinema! Submissions Now Open (fb)