The ARFF Amsterdam International Film Festival is an independent event that is part of the broader "ARFF - Around International Film Festival," which also holds editions in cities like Berlin, Paris, and Barcelona. It welcomes submissions across various categories, including feature films, short films, documentaries, experimental works, music videos, and animations. The festival operates with monthly selections leading to annual award events, and it focuses on both online screenings and in-person gatherings for networking. The annual award ceremonies consolidate finalists from its different international editions.