The Lebanese Independent Film Festival (LIFF) is an independent film festival based in Lebanon, aiming to establish the country as a hub for local and international filmmakers to share diverse perspectives through cinema. Its mission is to promote and develop independent film culture, serving as a platform to support and showcase the work of artists and filmmakers. LIFF has partnered with other international festivals, including A Night Of Misfit Films Film Festival Arizona-USA, CIFF The Canadian Independent Film Festival, and the Fantasy Film Festival Paris-France. The festival features various categories for awards, including best feature, medium-length, and short films in fiction and documentary, as well as animation, script, and special awards for Arab, Mediterranean, and diversity films. For instance, the 2019 edition of LIFF featured 180 films from over 87 countries competing in 17 categories, with screenings, workshops, panels, and discussions held at Station Beirut. The festival is scheduled to take place in Alba, Beirut, from February 11th to 16th, 2025.