The Massachusetts Independent Film Festival (MassIFF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established by filmmakers to showcase independent cinema. It features a diverse range of films from local and international independent filmmakers across various genres, including drama, experimental, comedy, horror, and documentary, with a dedicated section for New England filmmakers. The festival also provides networking opportunities, screenings, and panel discussions, and presents Outstanding Achievement Awards in multiple categories. It operates as a program of the Shawna E Shea Memorial Foundation, Inc.