The Iowa Independent Film Festival (IIFF), established in 2007, is a cultural event that showcases independent films, documentaries, and student productions from local, national, and international filmmakers. It is hosted jointly in Mason City and Clear Lake, Iowa, typically in September, and includes workshops, seminars, and director Q&As. The festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on community support and has featured notable guest appearances by figures such as Judd Nelson and Randal Kleiser.