The International Film Festival is one of the most exciting components of Emberlight, bringing films completed within the last 36 months to our live audience. Our fourth season will celebrate Feature and Short Films from around the world in Ironwood, Michigan from August 16 – 23, 2024.

Word is out that the Emberlight International Film Festival is one of the most exciting things to hit the Upper Peninsula in a long time!  Over the last three seasons our audience has grown into a dedicated group of film lovers. From 2022 to 2023 we saw a 121% growth in ticket sales for our screenings.

Since our founding in 2021, EIFF has received 2,322 films (and counting!) from 78 countries across 6 continents. Only 115 films have been Official Selections in our festivals, making our annual acceptance rate below 5%.  Each summer we award over $3,000 in cash prizes at our annual Award Show (August 23, 2024).

We have been honored to host filmmakers from Europe, Mexico and across the United States at our annual festivals. Emberlight offers small town charm like none other. The audience at Emberlight is warm, welcoming, and eager to meet filmmakers. We encourage anyone from the film industry who’s interested in visiting Emberlight to join us at the festival!

2024 film screenings will be shown at The Ember Club on August 16, 18, 21 and 23.