“‘Movies create community,’ said Campbell. That’s been IFFBoston’s mission from the beginning. As someone who’s been attending the festival for more than two decades, I can’t tell you how many dear friendships started while standing in line at the Somerville, or chatting about movies at an afterparty. It’s a perfect place for folks to come together and make discoveries.” – WBUR’s Arts & Culture, 04/17/2026