Salem Film Fest 2024 Lineup Reveal Set For Cinema Salem

SALEM, MA — Salem Film Fest organizers will host a lineup release party for the 17th annual all-documentary film festival at Cinema Salem in February.

The largest documentary film festival in Massachusetts will run from March 21 through March 24 with this year's entries to be revealed on Feb. 25 p.m. with a free program that begins at 5:30 p.m. (doors 5 p.m.).

"The Lineup Reveal is a cornerstone moment for Salem Film Fest, offering an insight into the exceptional documentaries that our audience can anticipate this year," Fest Director Joe Ferrari said.

The reveal will be a showcase of film trailers and recorded messages from the filmmakers. The reveal will provide a first glimpse into the documentaries selected for this year's Film Fest.

The Peabody Essex Museum is the presenting sponsor for the festival with screenings at the PEM, Cinema Salem and National Park Service Center.

Ticket raffles available here include five- and 10-ticket packs.

Seven awards will be presented to filmmakers at SFF 2024, including the Special Jury Award and The Michael Sullivan Award for Documentary Journalism which each include $1,000 cash prizes,

The American Cinematographer Magazine Award judged by Editor-in-Chief Stephen Pizzello, the Cultrera Cuts Edit Award recognized by a jury of documentary editors, and the Audience Award determined by ballots cast by festival attendees.